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3 October 2012

Retaining wall using concrete planter boxesLandscape & Garden Design

Oct 03, 2012 10:00 pm

Hi Guys, Please excuse my ignorance, this could be a silly suggestion! We have a a timber retaining wall stretching the length of our house. However, even if dirt is back filled to the highest point, we will still have quite a severe slope from the house to the top of the wall. Hence, we were thinki...

Hi Guys, Please excuse my ignorance, this could be a silly suggestion! We have a a timber retaining wall stretching the ...

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nickahs

13 January 2012

Re: Building Blog-Hawkstowe-Simonds Coventry-Lockup CompleteBuilding A New House

Jan 13, 2012 8:49 am

Hi! Just a few doors down from you, we start building in January. Your house is looking great, love where the alfresco faces. We can't wait to start building and take in the gorgeous view :) Hello neighbour! Good to hear from you. Good luck with the build. Have you started building?

Hello neighbour! Good to hear from you. Good luck with the build. Have you started building?

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nickahs

18 October 2011

Re: Building Blog-Hawkstowe-Simonds Coventry-Lockup CompleteBuilding A New House

Oct 18, 2011 1:17 pm

Hi Nickahs, Went passed your house the other day, it's coming along really nicely!!! My wife and I really love the view around your place (secretly, we envy your view, ::lol:: ) Ours has also just finished with lock-up as well. We can't wait to get everything finished and move in! I hope to see you...

Hey Taz! Good to talk to another neighbour. Our building progress has been a little slow. We hope to be moved in within...

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nickahs

27 July 2011

Re: Our House in TarneitBuilding A New House

Jul 27, 2011 1:11 pm

Thanks guys. Carpets are laid!!! And they look gorgeous. Heating and aircon's in! A bit of front landscaping is done too. Now just a final walkthrough and it's not too long to go!!! Will update with pics later on. Woohoo!!!

Woohoo!!!

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nickahs

27 July 2011

Re: Building Blog-Hawkstowe-Simonds Coventry-Lockup CompleteBuilding A New House

Jul 27, 2011 1:10 pm

Thank you guys! Edscl our build is going good. We had a hiccup where everything stopped for a while. But that was due to miscommunication from our broker. The builder has been pretty good and we don't have any complaints! We may not get to visit the house til next week, but we'll put more photos up ...

Thank you guys! Edscl our build is going good. We had a hiccup where everything stopped for a while. But that was due to...

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nickahs

25 July 2011

Re: Newcomers building in Hawkstowe South MorangBuilding A New House

Jul 25, 2011 9:53 am

Sorry to hear about the breakin Kelvin. Hopefully the rest of the lots get developed soon so that things like that don't occur. Your driveway is fantastic by the way! Love the whole colouring scheme of your house.

Sorry to hear about the breakin Kelvin. Hopefully the rest of the lots get developed soon so that things like that don't...

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nickahs

24 July 2011

Re: Building blog-hawkstowe-simonds Coventry- lockup completBuilding A New House

Jul 24, 2011 10:24 pm

Hi guys, sorry we haven't posted much lately. A lot has happened since our last post - here are some pictures! http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6015/5970064542_ccd5c516f2.jpg 2011-07-24 10.54.46 (Small) by Nsha1 , on Flickr The front lounge http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6124/5969507571_0fa2b2073c.jpg...

Hi guys, sorry we haven't posted much lately. A lot has happened since our last post - here are some pictures! Link Link...

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nickahs

24 July 2011

Re: Our House in TarneitBuilding A New House

Jul 24, 2011 9:56 pm

looking fabulous guys! sorry about those shoes :(

looking fabulous guys! sorry about those shoes

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nickahs

31 May 2011

Re: Our House in Tarneit, we have a front door!!!!!!!!!!Building A New House

May 31, 2011 9:39 am

it looks amazing! :) Can't wait to see it all furnished now!

it looks amazing! Can't wait to see it all furnished now!

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nickahs

29 May 2011

Re: Building Simonds AmberleaBuilding A New House

May 29, 2011 4:42 pm

If it helps - we'd recommend having a look at home magazines and having some idea of what kind of colours you'd like! Nick & Sha

If it helps - we'd recommend having a look at home magazines and having some idea of what kind of colours you'd like! Ni...

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nickahs

29 May 2011

Re: Building blog-hawkstowe-simonds Coventry-Frame CompleteBuilding A New House

May 29, 2011 4:37 pm

Here are some more photos: Planks of wood that need to be flipped http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2194/5770795474_d9741a66fd.jpg 097 by Nsha1 , on Flickr Our house: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2051/5770789602_af701487f3.jpg 091 by Nsha1 , on Flickr Eaves: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2593/577078...

Here are some more photos: Planks of wood that need to be flipped Link Link by Link , on Flickr Our house: Link Link by ...

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nickahs

21 May 2011

Re: Building blog-hawkstowe-simonds Coventry-soil turnedBuilding A New House

May 21, 2011 9:03 pm

Frame's entirely up. So are some of the gutters. Will put up more pics soon!

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nickahs

16 May 2011

Re: Newcomers building in Hawkstowe South MorangBuilding A New House

May 16, 2011 9:34 am

It sure is! Whenever we visit we don't really see anyone around. But we'll try to keep an eye out for you.

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nickahs

15 May 2011

Re: Newcomers building in Hawkstowe South MorangBuilding A New House

May 15, 2011 1:20 pm

Let us know how it goes. Does anyone know if stockland/council are going to do anything about the bridge that has water issues? (the one that floods when it rains)

Let us know how it goes. Does anyone know if stockland/council are going to do anything about the bridge that has water ...

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nickahs

15 May 2011

Re: How often do you visit your site?Building A New House

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May 15, 2011 1:13 pm

We live about 15 mins away and visit at least a couple times a week. It's important to visit - our works stopped for about a month and as there was no communication we wouldn't have known had we not visited the block. Now that we have re-commenced building we try visiting every 2nd day! It's very ex...

We live about 15 mins away and visit at least a couple times a week. It's important to visit - our works stopped for abo...

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nickahs

15 May 2011

Re: BUILDING LEON 2514, FRAMES UP!, PHOTOS PG.4-5!Building A New House

May 15, 2011 12:58 pm

Thanks Jovi! We'll try calling our SS this week. Do they normally meet after hours?

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nickahs

15 May 2011

Re: Our House in Tarneit, one more month and it's finished!!Building A New House

May 15, 2011 12:52 pm

The tiles look spectacular! Nick really likes the brick and roof colour combo! It seriously is NOT poo brown ;) With the timber garage door and the timber above the front door, it will look fantastic. It's really a great choice! lol. Bf read this and goes what does she mean by that bricks comment? ...

lol. Bf read this and goes what does she mean by that bricks comment? I think I'll slowly get used to it. But have YET ...

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nickahs

14 May 2011

Re: Our New Home with Simonds- Vaucluse 3500Building A New House

May 14, 2011 9:57 pm

Congratulations Abraham. Whereabouts are you building? We're building with Simonds too - so far so good!

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nickahs

14 May 2011

Re: Newcomers building in Hawkstowe South MorangBuilding A New House

May 14, 2011 9:50 pm

Have you thought of who you're going to fence with?

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nickahs

14 May 2011

Re: Building Simonds AmberleaBuilding A New House

May 14, 2011 9:42 pm

Nothing wrong with paying a little more for electricals. We found our electrical lady was very helpful, practical and not pushy. Plus the cost of upgrading the electricals wasn't that much. Best of luck!

Nothing wrong with paying a little more for electricals. We found our electrical lady was very helpful, practical and no...