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Pete_n_Pet

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Pete_n_Pet

5 December 2012

Re: Are you building a "Mcmansion"?General Discussion

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Dec 05, 2012 9:36 am

Was told by a real estate fellow the average size home being built these days is 40 squares. Average was 12-15 squares in the 80's. Seeing as modern kids spend all their time in the bedroom on the computer what are we all using the extra 25 odd squares of house for.....dust collection. Depends on t...

Depends on the area you are talking about-I can tell you that no way is 40 squares the average house size in this corne...

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12 September 2012

Re: Caesarstone benchtop advice needed pleaseKitchen Corner

Sep 12, 2012 4:28 pm

HI everyone... I have a Black CS.. I washed it with normal/commun dish soap... :( It has lost its shine!!! how could i recover it??? please helppp!!! Maybe it's possible that there is a very thin layer of soap residue left on the bench? I'd try giving at a wipe over with metho or windex and see if ...

Maybe it's possible that there is a very thin layer of soap residue left on the bench? I'd try giving at a wipe over wi...

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13 August 2012

Re: House Orientation - Cool house in summer, warm in winterBuilding A New House

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Aug 13, 2012 11:21 pm

Cool, but notice they don't say anything about the price of such a design. Yeah, unfortunately the price of things like that will continue to be disproportionately high until there's enough demand to justify mass production of some description. I have wondered, over these last few months of house-h...

Yeah, unfortunately the price of things like that will continue to be disproportionately high until there's enough dema...

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11 August 2012

Re: 20K for small kitchen..unrealistic?Kitchen Corner

Aug 11, 2012 9:39 pm

we renovated a U-shaped kitchen in Sydney about 5 years ago. It cost us about $17-$18K I think, including some appliances. door/drawer fronts : high gloss, artic white, flat front, 1mm straight edge laminate de longhi oven de longhi rangehood asko dishwasher (re-used existing smeg ceramic cooktop) o...

we renovated a U-shaped kitchen in Sydney about 5 years ago. It cost us about $17-$18K I think, including some appliance...

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11 August 2012

Re: Schweigen v QasairKitchen Corner

Aug 11, 2012 9:21 pm

I haven't had either installed but from my research, I think I would be happy with the Schweigan (if we have an unlimited budget, that's what I would get). The specs seem good and I love the idea that the motor is up on the ceiling, not in the kitchen. It's still not cheap, but to me, it looks like ...

I haven't had either installed but from my research, I think I would be happy with the Schweigan (if we have an unlimite...

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1 August 2012

Re: kitchen sizeKitchen Corner

Aug 01, 2012 2:59 pm

where is the current door position for the bedroom and the laundry?

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31 July 2012

Re: Splashback Stress Syndrome - HelpKitchen Corner

Jul 31, 2012 2:31 pm

Green!!! I'd go a green or a dark red. If it had a bit of sparkly finish to it, that would be good (but not too much though, just a vague shimmering look)

I'd go a green or a dark red. If it had a bit of sparkly finish to it, that would be good (but not too much though, jus...

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31 July 2012

Re: Euromaid or Belling ovens - what do you know about them?Kitchen Corner

Jul 31, 2012 2:11 pm

anyone? Or just recommendations for good free-standing ovens (90cm wide)?

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31 July 2012

Re: Lots of kitchen questionsKitchen Corner

Jul 31, 2012 2:10 pm

2-pac is a hard paint finish (also known as polyurethane). You can pretty much pick whatever colour you want, it comes in a glossy finish and is often the most expensive finish for cabinetry. However, it does look good, which is why it is so popular. Chipping depends on how you treat it and how wel...

Spot on except for the glossy finish part. 2pac is available in matt, satin, semi gloss and gloss finishes in any colou...

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31 July 2012

Re: Gogo's build-one week to go...Building A New House

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Jul 31, 2012 2:06 pm

Gogo, love your sink? What brand/style is it?? Your house is looking spectacular!!!! :: Thanks Pete, do you mean kitchen sink? It is an abey stratus sink! Yep, I meant the kitchen sink. I just knew you were going to kill all my hopes and aspirations by saying Abey!!! I thought as much, but was hopi...

Thanks Pete, do you mean kitchen sink? It is an abey stratus sink Yep, I meant the kitchen sink. I just knew you were g...

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30 July 2012

Re: Lots of kitchen questionsKitchen Corner

Jul 30, 2012 10:54 pm

2-pac is a hard paint finish (also known as polyurethane). You can pretty much pick whatever colour you want, it comes i...

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30 July 2012

Re: Gogo's build-one week to go...Building A New House

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Jul 30, 2012 10:26 pm

Gogo, love your sink? What brand/style is it?? Your house is looking spectacular!!!! ::

Gogo, love your sink? What brand/style is it?? Your house is looking spectacular!!!!

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30 July 2012

Euromaid or Belling ovens - what do you know about them?Kitchen Corner

Jul 30, 2012 10:25 am

My cousin is renovating her kitchen and has been thinking about either a Euromaid oven ( like this ) or a Belling oven. She wanted to know if I knew anything about them (no, I don't) but I thought I'd ask on H1 to see if anyone hear knows much about either of them (reputation, reliability, function,...

My cousin is renovating her kitchen and has been thinking about either a Euromaid oven (Link ) or a Belling oven. She wa...

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27 July 2012

Re: SunshineT's Build: partial kitchen picBuilding A New House

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Jul 27, 2012 7:56 am

you can touch and feel them! oooh yes, we like to touch and feel... :) OK, will definitely check these places out. Thanks Peta - Chatswood is close for me! Gogo , looks like I might not need to come and feel your handles ( :lol: :n: ) but still keen to see how it all looks, maybe on the weekend whe...

oooh yes, we like to touch and feel... OK, will definitely check these places out. Thanks Peta - Chatswood is close for...

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26 July 2012

Re: SunshineT's Build: partial kitchen picBuilding A New House

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Jul 26, 2012 11:07 pm

Who has a good selection of front entry door handles? keilers hardware in chatswood. i think that's the name.... i'll check

keilers hardware in chatswood. i think that's the name.... i'll check

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22 July 2012

Re: SunshineT's Build: opinions pls on niche tile???Building A New House

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Jul 22, 2012 9:49 pm

what about a plain glass splashback, maybe in a colour like dark oxblood or deep jade? Some tiles to consider ... 1Aquastone Magic Botticino Mosaic Botanica #04 Winter (would need 3 placed vertically) Aero #03 Sambuca (again, 3 placed vertically) Vista Tuxedo(format 1) Rococo SPOTTER #05 Night 300mm...

what about a plain glass splashback, maybe in a colour like dark oxblood or deep jade? Some tiles to consider ... Link L...

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22 July 2012

Re: SunshineT's Build: opinions pls on niche tile???Building A New House

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Jul 22, 2012 8:15 pm

I'd go for a black-grey-white glass mosaic tile. But i would go for something other than the grey tile. The white tile would also go well too.

I'd go for a black-grey-white glass mosaic tile. But i would go for something other than the grey tile. The white tile w...

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12 July 2012

Re: SunshineT's Build: front door pics, but not on yetBuilding A New House

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Jul 12, 2012 9:47 pm

Love the doors Sunshine =) can u pls pm me his details - thanks Me too please. its gorgeous!!

Me too please. its gorgeous!!

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9 July 2012

Re: Show me your kitchen...Kitchen Corner

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Jul 09, 2012 9:40 pm

Mike, your kitchen looks absolutely stunning. love the layout and colour palette.

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6 July 2012

Re: SunshineT's Build: front door going on!Building A New House

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Jul 06, 2012 4:32 pm

Peta - just had a look. My, that is a striking light. Will look into it further, particularly as the price is 50% less again! That website Atelier - is that the same site that had the tiles you like? Yep, when (if) we ever build, I think I will be choosing between the Whiteman protea light or the T...

Yep, when (if) we ever build, I think I will be choosing between the Whiteman protea light or the Trubridge floral ligh...