Posts by Nicoletta • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Mixer tap - features and brands?Kitchen Corner

27 February 2012

Feb 27, 2012 7:52 am

Hi all, Bit of an emergency plumbing situation means i need to choose a new mixer tap in a hurry. Would like to avoid buying the wrong thing! I'm usually a fairly obsessive researcher, so being put under pressure means i need to put the call out for advice!! What are features i should look for? Eith...

Hi all, Bit of an emergency plumbing situation means i need to choose a new mixer tap in a hurry. Would like to avoid bu...

Re: Insulation installers in Melbourne?Heating, Cooling & Insulation

12 April 2011

Apr 12, 2011 9:47 pm

Yep, it seems every reputable insulation installer has been mentioned in this thread :lol: Surely there has to be one or two out there that won't cause my house to burn down!!

Yep, it seems every reputable insulation installer has been mentioned in this thread Surely there has to be one or two o...

11 April 2011

Apr 11, 2011 3:37 pm

I'd really love to see them if you can manage it!! I don't think this forum allows uploading, so you'll need to upload the photos to somewhere like http://www.photobucket.com and copy the links across, posting them in [img][/img] tags (there's a button for this above the posting box in the full edit...

I'd really love to see them if you can manage it!! I don't think this forum allows uploading, so you'll need to upload t...

10 April 2011

Apr 10, 2011 7:03 pm

You know, after you posted this last night, i looked at our linen cupboard and realised it's very similar. It is a similar colour and style to the first pic you posted (but no pattern) and has chicken wire down the bottom where the return air is for our ducted heating!! I think you're spot on!! I'm ...

You know, after you posted this last night, i looked at our linen cupboard and realised it's very similar. It is a simil...

9 April 2011

Apr 09, 2011 8:45 pm

Thanks Michelle. We adore it! We thought there's no way we would win it at auction, but somehow the planets aligned, and we did. I often just sigh and think "gosh i love this house". Warts and all, it's awesome!

Thanks Michelle. We adore it! We thought there's no way we would win it at auction, but somehow the planets aligned, and...

9 April 2011

Apr 09, 2011 7:05 pm

Thanks Michelle! Great to have some input from a professional :) Hmmm, quite an interesting idea with the doors. I'm terrible at imagining how things will look i'm afraid! Would you suggest going dark timber as in the fireplace/window frames? The only real style i've seen in the houses in our area i...

Thanks Michelle! Great to have some input from a professional Hmmm, quite an interesting idea with the doors. I'm terrib...

9 April 2011

Apr 09, 2011 6:23 pm

Thanks so much for the speedy responses! hparis - Taller than the picture rail at least, possibly ceiling height. We have zero storage space in this house so i'd like to make the most of the 10 foot ceilings! Thanks Pauline. I think my husband is imagining us having open homes or something :lol: Mic...

Thanks so much for the speedy responses! hparis - Taller than the picture rail at least, possibly ceiling height. We hav...

Built-in robesInterior Decorating Lounge

9 April 2011

Apr 09, 2011 4:08 pm

Hi everyone, We're about to get built-in robes installed in our master bedroom. It's a lovely, old Californian Bunglaow, so we want to make sure we get this right! My husband and I can't decide where to put the robes. Whichever way we go, we get approximately 2.7m (width-wise) of wardrobe space. Thi...

Hi everyone, We're about to get built-in robes installed in our master bedroom. It's a lovely, old Californian Bunglaow,...

Re: Nonna's nest- The flat firstBuilding A New House

17 March 2011

Mar 17, 2011 10:35 pm

Very exciting to see to see it coming together nonna! :D

Very exciting to see to see it coming together nonna!

Insulation installers in Melbourne?Heating, Cooling & Insulation

17 March 2011

Mar 17, 2011 10:31 pm

Hi there, I've been unable to get a word-of-mouth recommendation for an insulation company - unfortunately all i'm finding is negative feedback! I'm looking for insulation supply and install into an existing house in the Inner-ish South East of Melbourne. Can anyone recommend a company (if that's al...

Hi there, I've been unable to get a word-of-mouth recommendation for an insulation company - unfortunately all i'm findi...

Re: Folding arm awningOutdoor Living

17 March 2011

Mar 17, 2011 10:19 pm

Thanks so much for posting and updating with your pics kek. Great to see one in action! Our deck is slightly north-north-west, so i guess we'd have a similar issue with light coming in the sides. Since i first looked into these, i've seen vergolas and am also considering one of those instead - quite...

Thanks so much for posting and updating with your pics kek. Great to see one in action! Our deck is slightly north-north...

Re: Folding arm awningOutdoor Living

21 September 2010

Sep 21, 2010 10:00 pm

Thanks for that! Not as bad as i was expecting, but still not cheap. Yep, our rear deck is north-facing :D Did you come up with another solution that was cheaper, or just decide to go without?

Thanks for that! Not as bad as i was expecting, but still not cheap. Yep, our rear deck is north-facing Did you come up ...

Folding arm awningOutdoor Living

21 September 2010

Sep 21, 2010 5:14 pm

Just wondering if anyone has installed one of these, and how much it cost. I saw mention that they are "not cheap", but i've no idea where prices would start. Any info would be very helpful!! :)

Just wondering if anyone has installed one of these, and how much it cost. I saw mention that they are not cheap, but i'...

Re: Oven/cooktop/cooker recommendations (+ non-recommendatioKitchen Appliances

13 August 2010

Aug 13, 2010 1:55 pm

Well, after having my heart set on a Bosch, i had a look in "real life" today, and it's really small inside. 81L vs 121L for some of the others i saw is a really huge difference. It will be the difference in fitting 2 trays next to one another and not. Such a shame :( There's been no menti...

Well, after having my heart set on a Bosch, i had a look in real life today, and it's really small inside. 81L vs 121L f...

Re: Oven/cooktop/cooker recommendations (+ non-recommendatioKitchen Appliances

11 August 2010

Aug 11, 2010 10:33 pm

Thanks for all the recommendations guys! :D I have a Bosch washing machine that has been fantastic, and after reading lots of reviews and recommendations of cookers etc, they seem like a great brand. I think i will keep them in front of my mind when looking.

Thanks for all the recommendations guys! I have a Bosch washing machine that has been fantastic, and after reading lots ...

Re: Agent fails to get 10% DepositHome Finance

7 August 2010

Aug 07, 2010 11:27 pm

Totally agree about getting a solicitor. So sorry this happened to you - settlements are so scary, you just hold your breath and hope everyone did what they were supposed to do.

Totally agree about getting a solicitor. So sorry this happened to you - settlements are so scary, you just hold your br...

Oven/cooktop/cooker recommendations (+ non-recommendations!)Kitchen Appliances

7 August 2010

Aug 07, 2010 11:20 pm

Would be very interested to know what brands people do and don't recommend for ovens, cooktops and cookers. I completely broke mine tonight (by snapping part of the door and having the glass fall out!!!), and am trying desperately to research as fast as i can so i can go out and buy a new one. I wan...

Would be very interested to know what brands people do and don't recommend for ovens, cooktops and cookers. I completely...

Re: Freestanding cooker - to go wider or not to go wider?Kitchen Corner

7 August 2010

Aug 07, 2010 4:30 pm

I definitely don't want it for fashion reasons. I'd like a wider cooktop as i frequently have large pans bumping together on a 600mm cooktop, so the extra space is something i'd love! I also love to bake, so wider cookie sheets/fitting 2 pans side-by-side etc would make that process speedier :) I th...

I definitely don't want it for fashion reasons. I'd like a wider cooktop as i frequently have large pans bumping togethe...

Freestanding cooker - to go wider or not to go wider?Kitchen Corner

6 August 2010

Aug 06, 2010 4:13 pm

So our new house's kitchen comes complete with a dud cooker - what a great excuse to get a new one! :lol: This is the current setup: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/nicspics/oven.jpg Am trying to decide whether or not to steal some space from the cupboard to the right and extend out to 900mm....

So our new house's kitchen comes complete with a dud cooker - what a great excuse to get a new one! This is the current ...