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29 April 2009

Credit Card 2.9% pa; homeloan variable 4.9%pa, dilemma!Home Finance

Apr 29, 2009 3:12 pm

Hi I need your suggestion/advice. I have a fresh $13,900 debt on my credit card (just bought a new Hyundai Getz). In the past, I always pay off my CC debt promptly. My first option is, as usual, to pay it off when it is due this 18 May. In order to pay, I will need to redraw the money from my variab...

Hi I need your suggestion/advice. I have a fresh $13,900 debt on my credit card (just bought a new Hyundai Getz). In the...

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29 July 2008

Spot the problem...Building A New House

Jul 29, 2008 8:23 pm

Why did the plumbing pass the inspection? Also, where is the builder before the pipe was burried!!! This is extreme!

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21 July 2008

Fridge + water = ?Building A New House

Jul 21, 2008 9:35 pm

we have LG double door fridge, no need outlet either. make sure that you measure the dimension of your future fridge, and tell the joinery./builder so that they can adjust the space to suit the fridge.

we have LG double door fridge, no need outlet either. make sure that you measure the dimension of your future fridge, an...

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20 July 2008

We can't have the tiles we ordered? WHAT?????Building A New House

Jul 20, 2008 3:26 pm

Wrong tiles (in fact, not wrong tiles, but wrong batch). We returned the tiles, and the supplier was very helpful by upgrading me to the new but better tiles. If you like what you picked in the first place, stick to your gun. or demand the supplier to upgrade the tiles ...

Wrong tiles (in fact, not wrong tiles, but wrong batch). We returned the tiles, and the supplier was very helpful by upg...

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20 July 2008

Re-routing grey water????Building A New House

Jul 20, 2008 3:18 pm

Hi Penny The connection for the greywater, as steve said, is separate. We had installed a greywater diverter off the laundry, but still have not used it. I have a question to steve, What type of underground tube to be connected to the greywater diverter? Dripping type is a good idea, but am concerne...

Hi Penny The connection for the greywater, as steve said, is separate. We had installed a greywater diverter off the lau...

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20 July 2008

Big size tiles splashback 300X600 for kitchen: ugly?Kitchen Splashbacks

Jul 20, 2008 10:31 am

Will take some picture today for the whole house... and post them in the forum....stay tune..

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20 July 2008

Refrigerators - Tell us what you have!Kitchen Corner

Jul 20, 2008 10:30 am

Hi, our is LG a two doors with home bar and water/ice/crushice dispenser. Very good price for the fridge $1450. GC-P197WFS The RRP is about over $2000, the sale price is about 1600. http://au.lge.com/products/model/detail/homeappliance_refrigerator_sidebyside_gcp197wfs.jhtml So far we are happy with...

Hi, our is LG a two doors with home bar and water/ice/crushice dispenser. Very good price for the fridge $1450. GC-P197W...

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20 July 2008

Big size tiles splashback 300X600 for kitchen: ugly?Kitchen Splashbacks

Jul 20, 2008 8:52 am

Hi although i have asked to put as thin as possible, the grout laid turn out to be quite wide. Back to original question, big tiles in our kitchen looks good, i love it. very neat.

Hi although i have asked to put as thin as possible, the grout laid turn out to be quite wide. Back to original question...

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18 July 2008

Update and possible problemsBuilding A New House

Jul 18, 2008 1:43 pm

Hi all, its been a while since we last posted. the house is in good shape, but so far we have not taken any photos worthwhile showing. Still very messy in inside, and muddy outside.... OK, the builder has fixed a few things to our satisfaction: -add broom-space in the laundry cupboard -put the fence...

Hi all, its been a while since we last posted. the house is in good shape, but so far we have not taken any photos worth...

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17 June 2008

My turn: the progress (updated pics 20080507)Building A New House

Jun 17, 2008 4:04 pm

As you might have guessed, yes we moved in two weeks ago, and have been busy furnishing the house. No pictures so far.. no internet connection. here some update -The house was handed over in a clean condition. Windows is almost do specks!!! -The builder exchanged the lower/cheaper quality ducted vac...

As you might have guessed, yes we moved in two weeks ago, and have been busy furnishing the house. No pictures so far.. ...

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26 May 2008

Building our dream home.. walls no longer bare!Building A New House

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May 26, 2008 9:53 pm

Very nice house. Its all looks good except photos from last weeks due to the ponds. It looks fantastic now...

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25 May 2008

Cost of electrician to install oystersLighting + Lighting Design

May 25, 2008 9:58 pm

Hi some oyster fitting are more difficult to install. I will choose a DIY one. some diy are nice. contact ewan, a member of this forum.

Hi some oyster fitting are more difficult to install. I will choose a DIY one. some diy are nice. contact ewan, a member...

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25 May 2008

Downlights = $72 Light Point + $90 S&I = $162 ???Lighting + Lighting Design

May 25, 2008 9:56 pm

HI Aulyna I know that some builder (such as vmr and gl, PM me if you need details) charge about $80 for supply and install. BLK charge much cheaper about $50. I seems that $162 is way too expensive...

HI Aulyna I know that some builder (such as vmr and gl, PM me if you need details) charge about $80 for supply and insta...

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25 May 2008

Builder installed different brand of ducted vacuumBuilding A New House

May 25, 2008 9:53 pm

Hi my builder installed a different ducted vacuum than the one mentioned in contract. I like that it is a bagless, but it seems that it is not as strong as the one that i want. Still dont know which one is better.. any advice? The original in contract is Valet, while the installed one is EVS (Electr...

Hi my builder installed a different ducted vacuum than the one mentioned in contract. I like that it is a bagless, but i...

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25 May 2008

My turn: the progress (updated pics 20080507)Building A New House

May 25, 2008 9:11 am

Thanks all -southies, the current location is temporary. the builder said that it will wait until the floor tiling is finish -ahuang, the vent is for the air returning (?) might be for the heating. we dont have aircon (but evaporative cooling). So far i have notices a few other issues: -chipped cupb...

Thanks all -southies, the current location is temporary. the builder said that it will wait until the floor tiling is fi...

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24 May 2008

My turn: the progress (updated pics 20080507)Building A New House

May 24, 2008 7:34 pm

Have been visiting the house for the last two days. Due to the delay in the governmetn inspection, handover is still on the original date, next friday. Today i took a few photos. http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee154/plsnoname/2008052401.jpg http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee154/plsnoname/2008...

Have been visiting the house for the last two days. Due to the delay in the governmetn inspection, handover is still on ...

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24 May 2008

Tuscany Microwave Convection Grill only $300!! Anygood?Kitchen Corner

May 24, 2008 7:27 pm

Hi i have paid this item, and will pick it up Friday next week. The size is just fit into my microwave cavity, and pricewise about 200 cheaper than the panasonic microwave ($620).

Hi i have paid this item, and will pick it up Friday next week. The size is just fit into my microwave cavity, and price...

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24 May 2008

Electrical plan - comments please!Building A New House

May 24, 2008 7:25 pm

My advise * not to place ceiling fan right above the bed (it is not advisable by fengshui experts). I stayed in a bedroom during a holiday, and totally hated it * i will restrict the number of ceiling fan * Add light (downlight) above sink. (i've just done mine, and love it)

My advise * not to place ceiling fan right above the bed (it is not advisable by fengshui experts). I stayed in a bedroo...

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21 May 2008

My turn: the progress (updated pics 20080507)Building A New House

May 21, 2008 8:22 pm

Hi Michelle It is not possible as the other nail/screw (the far end one) is tightly and properly secured. :(

Hi Michelle It is not possible as the other nail/screw (the far end one) is tightly and properly secured.

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21 May 2008

My turn: the progress (updated pics 20080507)Building A New House

May 21, 2008 7:52 pm

the achievements so far - painting completed - garage door, two water tanks, hot water system, are installed - wardrobe, doors, door handles and other carpentry are done - driveway when i inspected the house today -electrical fittings was underway and scheduled to be finished tomorrow -plumbings: in...

the achievements so far - painting completed - garage door, two water tanks, hot water system, are installed - wardrobe,...