Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Building alone 21Jul 28, 2011 10:53 pm I am positive that your husband will still be helping you with decision that will come your way during the build. But let the wonderful extended family on the homeone forum help you as well..... I truly believe dreams can be achieved with a little help along the way! Re: Building alone 22Jul 29, 2011 1:53 am Welcome to the boards. I'm building on my own too and can highly recommend the amazing advice and support given here on homeone. Sometimes it's nice just to have someone to sound out ideas on an the tips given can be really helpful. Good luck and enjoy your journey! Custom build Perth Thread: https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=44112 Purchased block: May 2009 Building approval: July 2011 Bricks complete: Jan 2012 Re: Building alone 24Jul 30, 2011 4:45 pm looks great. Nice big walk in pantry..whoaoao! alfresco is nice too, not too big. wont block light into the house. Re: Building alone 25Jul 30, 2011 7:13 pm `You know that you are on the right track if you get Kiwi's nod of approval! Kiwi-even storage space near the entry! Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Building alone 27Jul 30, 2011 7:54 pm Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Building alone 28Jul 30, 2011 10:15 pm kiwi no basin in the loo though... It'll be ok. . The loo is right near the bathroom. The loo in the laundry is near the tub. Ensuite self explanatory. Appreciate your interest though Kiwi. My sister has lived in Papatoetoe for 38 years. 2 nieces and 3 nephews half kiwi, I feel the love. Re: Building alone 30Jul 31, 2011 12:11 pm me and powder rooms have a thing (it aint a powder room without a basin) just my 'thing' (poo on door handles with grandkids, not wanting to wait till the bathroom is free to wash said poo off etc etc, or using the laundry loo and not using the laundry sink and going straight to the fridge door...YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM ha ha) Re: Building alone 31Jul 31, 2011 2:19 pm kiwi me and powder rooms have a thing (it aint a powder room without a basin) just my 'thing' (poo on door handles with grandkids, not wanting to wait till the bathroom is free to wash said poo off etc etc, or using the laundry loo and not using the laundry sink and going straight to the fridge door...YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM ha ha) Completely understand. You're so funny! Re: Building alone 33Jul 31, 2011 5:48 pm dreamsRgood Completely understand. You're so funny! You have noooo idea! Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Building alone 34Jul 31, 2011 8:23 pm she so does not ay!! come to cairns with us in oct dreamsrgood, you want to see funny...........we will give you funny. some pics here of our last gathering viewtopic.php?f=36&t=41512&start=660 we missed you! Re: Building alone 35Jul 31, 2011 10:02 pm Hi DreamsRgood, What a great decision to proceed with your dream house. I hope you have a wonderful and stress free building experience. Everyone on here is great and always willing to offer advice whenever it is needed. Love the pantry in your home! Good luck, Michelle House - Lockup completed 23rd December 2011 - Painters are in!!! https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37261&start=0&hilit=Blaxland Re: Building alone 36Aug 03, 2011 12:19 pm Re: Building alone 37Aug 17, 2011 7:09 pm Got an email today. Apparently I can pick up the "building agreement" on Saturday for my perusal. Because I'm on my own now I want to run the contract by my solicitor. Oh S*** T. Now I have to get my house ready for sale. Re: Building alone 39Aug 17, 2011 7:51 pm buzz Good luck dreamsRgood! You deserve this to all go sooooo smoothly. Beautiful plan and GORGEOUS views from your block. Thanks so much for your words of encouragement.. Like everyone else on this site I have gained some invaluable advice from its members. I'm not going to stress about selling my house or building the new one. DH is with me every step of the way. Sorry! I'm new to this forum and have made a mistake in my posting! I'm looking for a structural solution to a stand alone wooden pickets fence with no structural rail… 1 3371 I use Tramex moisture meter and it will tell me instantly if the wall is cement sheet or plaster or masonite but most people dont have the equipment. 5 7203 the step up is 30mm and wanting it to be flat . how much does the concrete have to be lowered .we plan on removing bath and lenghten shower and adding seat. the old bath… 0 12072 |