After a few months the front landscape is mostly done with synthetic turf and plants in..

Pretty sure its a woolies cheapo coffee machine like what we got, haha... But congratz on the handover !!! Finally there....

Well here's mine. Doesn't look like anything special in particular.... It's 1050mm...

I would compare the original plans vs the contract plans and identify any differences..
We found that they sometimes needed to make adjustments after sizing the house go the land ...
I'd…

Blinds.. Took a while before we decided to go with these simple roller blinds. had a 40% off from spotlight, ended up about 2k ish for the whole house. We…

Agreed. I think the design is just great all rounder. Suits families quite well.

go for porcelain tiles, i personally like the finish you get with them.
as for the size, i think 600x600 is a good size, expect to pay a bit more…

Yeah I agree with the panel blinds for the stackers... Maybe two big sized roller blind ?

I think it's the plastic outside of the frame when it's still new and freshly installed.
The window frame colour seems a nice contrast. I think we should have opt for…

Yeah they are essentially the same...
Maybe it is a structural thing. Is there anything near the front door to impact the install of hinge door?

So some landscaping supplies we went to check out.
We wanted a maintainence free garden - so is going with some synthetic turf and hopefully some rectangular shaped pavers in between.…

I reckon a higher door is better than a pivot... Looks better.. And given that pivot doors doesn't give you the extra clearance...

Yeah the parchment might be slightly less white in colour when you see it in person... Maybe see if there's a display house near your area that has something similar?…

Got our solar installed, in preparation for summer when we need to blast the air con...

Thought i give a delayed update, given things in life/family....no time to do this sort of stuff...so i will try and do a "catchup"!
Here are some pictures for the concreting…

Thanks for your comments,
regarding the kitchen...
the underbench are licorice linea with laminex natural finish
the overhead are parchment with laminex silk finish
regarding the ensuite toilet, it was kind of an…

Thanks for your advice. I think I might seal it..will ask the concreter. I'm not too worried about cosmesis but certainly don't like imperfections!! Its on the side where…

I do have other cracks as well which is more linear. Is it normal to have some cracks? Will have to get on with the concreter...
What about the dusty…

Decking at the back.

Long time no update, but here are some post build pictures.
Front porch decking - pre oiling.

So we recently had some plain concrete done around our house, is it normal to have these cracks?
Also I find the concrete that was done seems very dusty, white grey…

Seems a bit high. Ours was about 65/m2 but excluding earthworks... Was about 5k ish all up for 60m2

This is in QLD though ..

I did see another hole (no photos), the footing was directly on top of the pipe. That hole was not as deep as the others.
Would it be a problem…

Hey all
Just need some advice as to whether our landscaper is doing the right thing.
As per photos below, we are having some decking done at the back. I noticed…

Not sure if this is in the correct category, but we have been having problems with our chromogen solar got water system. Its the chromogen SV 30
Basically last few days…

Thanks for that. Looks better in person !! But I think I would have preferred more black.
Landscaping is just starting today, been a slow progress living with barren dirt outside...

Yeah you either let them do it (you supply lights or fans) or do it afterwards.

Well I have no idea what mine was....must be in one of the many documents......
I think I need to glaze some windows facing west. I do see some tint like…

I thought standard were 3.5/1.5. So not an upgrade ?
How did you get the double glazed windows? With henley?

Ok, finally weather is clear and driveway is done ! Looks a bit steep though... What do you guys reckon ??