Hi all, Our house is/was due to be ready by Xmas. 2 days ago we noticed a wet patch on slab under an internal wall in the adjoining rooms. The wall and ceilings in both rooms don't look like they've been affected so wondering if there could be a leak in the slab...builder will investigate today but ...

Hi Fruitty, Im so not an expert but as Im going to be in the same boat myself soon, have asked around. For home remedies, I've heard to get rid of off-gassing (new carpet smell) released by synthetic carpet try: 1) air room as much as possible 2) add indoor plants to room to ventilate the room and r...

Thanks WindowFactory & Lisanne, Its reassuring to know there are others out there that may be after something different...the staff in the curtains stores I visited looked at me like I was nuts! ::hyst:: I'm still undecided whether to go screen blinds or sheers tho on the doors. For those of you...

Will0305, Congratulations!! :: :: I just love your house...so glad I stumbled upon your thread! I'm after the same look. We're building down in the ACT with totally different builder and design but what you've created has shown me I'm on the right track. Warm and elegant, yet still practical (got to...

Hi all, Hoping someone can pls pls help me.... We'd like to have roman blinds with roller screen to the majority of windows in our open plan house and have appt to see our curtain guy for quote. What do we do with the 3 sliding doors? Has anyone got/seen Roman blinds over sheer curtain? Would prefer...

Hi, hope this is where i should be posting!! I am planning to install a slimline 4000L tank on the side of our house. The area is almost 4m long by 1.5m wide. The (potential) problem is the builder has put in two meter boxes (side by side) that takes up about 1.2m. At the other end I have a window. ...

Hi guys, ADVenture, hope you don't mind my hijacking your thread, just wanted to ask the 'industry' people a question. Mickve/Anthony: We're going for bamboo in our kitchen/living areas. We think the quads look ugly so have researched/asked & have found the kickboards should be left off. Forgot...

Hi there, We've decided on bamboo for kitchen/living areas in new construction. Waiting on quotes, but in the meantime am curious: Does anyone have it? Who did you obtain from - retailer/supplier What brand did you go? eg Earth, Mosowood etc What thickness is your underlay? Any other advise? Thanks ...

Hi guys, ADVenture, hope you don't mind my hijacking your thread, just wanted to ask the 'industry' people a question. Mickve/Anthony: We're going for bamboo in our kitchen/living areas. We think the quads look ugly so have researched/asked & have found the kickboards should be left off. Forgot ...

bobs007 Thanks mate for taking the time to answer my questions and for your helpful advice. Glad everything turned out well for you. Got more of an idea of where im headed now. Thanks again BB

Hi there, I am new to building and have heard good things about Goldruby. Just got a few q's - haven't decided who to go with & hoping your answers will make it easier. Hope i make sense... 1)I see their signs everywhere, seems they've a lot of work on around the new estates - lots of empty bloc...