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23 June 2009

Re: Need some advise for FHB in South MorangBuilding A New House

Jun 23, 2009 8:48 am

Thx newb's! we fell in love with this estate the moment we saw it Same! i like that it's so quiet and peaceful. Driveway was never part of the package, so dw about that...do u have to have exposed agg concrete too? i like the look of it, but not the price! hahaha And the free fencing is ugly anyway...

Same! i like that it's so quiet and peaceful. Driveway was never part of the package, so dw about that...do u have to h...

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22 June 2009

Re: Need some advise for FHB in South MorangBuilding A New House

Jun 22, 2009 12:18 pm

Hi Saga (and k3narki), Congrats on your purchases! We're in Hw east too... welcome to the neighbourhood! p.s. isnt fencing part of the deal now?

Hi Saga (and k3narki), Congrats on your purchases! We're in Hw east too... welcome to the neighbourhood! p.s. isnt fenci...

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22 June 2009

Re: Broadband in South Morang, Hawkstowe?Building A New House

Jun 22, 2009 11:39 am

Hey Jason, I dont know if this helps. but we have ADSL with Internode. Thats all I know in terms of internet connections etc...hehehe...DH is the tech guy in our family. Maybe try them? goodluck!

Hey Jason, I dont know if this helps. but we have ADSL with Internode. Thats all I know in terms of internet connections...

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5 June 2009

Re: Pop up basin plugs?Bathrooms and Laundry

Jun 05, 2009 9:02 am

Its pretty easy to change a plug and waste. You undo the trap nut that screws onto the P&W thread. You then loosen the securing backnut on the existing plug and waste. You may need to secure it in place by wedging a screwdriver down from above holding the screwdriver against the grate in the ex...

um...thanks!!! That is a LOT of information, which kinda doesnt make sense to me, but I'll pass it onto DH to read and ...

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4 June 2009

Re: Long Hallway at entrance of home.....what should I do?General Discussion

Jun 04, 2009 4:33 pm

A red carpet runner up the middle then paint a crowd and paparazzi on the walls oooo that sounds fun!!!

oooo that sounds fun!!!

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4 June 2009

Re: Cancel PM notification?Subscriptions / Email Notifications

Jun 04, 2009 3:38 pm

1500 PMs?! My you are popular! hehehe Isn't ur homeone profile set so that when you get a PM, a pop up box comes up saying u got a PM? (when ur logged onto Homeone?)

1500 PMs?! My you are popular! hehehe Isn't ur homeone profile set so that when you get a PM, a pop up box comes up sayi...

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4 June 2009

Re: Long Hallway at entrance of home.....what should I do?General Discussion

Jun 04, 2009 3:19 pm

My cousins house has a really long entrance, and she just has downlights running along it. Looks really nice at night when she turns it on... Goodluck!

My cousins house has a really long entrance, and she just has downlights running along it. Looks really nice at night wh...

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4 June 2009

Re: Dyson Vaccum CleanersGeneral Discussion

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Jun 04, 2009 3:18 pm

this thread is still going!? hehehe we have a DC19 i think...and DH thinks its the best (his the clean freak in the relationship). It comes with the hardfloor head that is meant for floorboards and tiles, and it works brillantly. I have really long hair, and the dyson picks up my hair off the floor ...

this thread is still going!? hehehe we have a DC19 i think...and DH thinks its the best (his the clean freak in the rela...

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4 June 2009

Re: Long Hallway at entrance of home.....what should I do?General Discussion

Jun 04, 2009 3:13 pm

Not sure if your hall way is wide enough, but i would make that wall ur feature photo wall...like have diff sized picture frames with all sorts of photos in it...it would suit such a big wall, but not sure if it will have the same effect cos ur hall is only 1.5m wide... sorry..that wasnt much help.....

Not sure if your hall way is wide enough, but i would make that wall ur feature photo wall...like have diff sized pictur...

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4 June 2009

Re: Pop up basin plugs?Bathrooms and Laundry

Jun 04, 2009 3:07 pm

Cool thanks guys! kyton, Dad is our all-rounder handyman when it comes to that sort of stuf around the house....ehehe..and its good now, cos his semi retired and loves it when i call him to ask for help (i think he misses me! hahahaha) I love the shell plug Southies! But I think DH (First time i've ...

Cool thanks guys! kyton, Dad is our all-rounder handyman when it comes to that sort of stuf around the house....ehehe..a...

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4 June 2009

Pop up basin plugs?Bathrooms and Laundry

Jun 04, 2009 11:57 am

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone knows, whether you can install one of those chrome plugs that pop up, to an exisiting basin? Our basins (salad bowls) only came with the ugly balck plastic plugs. Does anyone know if these can be installed? I had a look at the supplier of our basin, and it doesnt lo...

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone knows, whether you can install one of those chrome plugs that pop up, to an exisiting ...

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6 May 2009

Re: Building in Hawkstowe-Building A New House

May 06, 2009 3:14 pm

i'm in hawkstowe!!! :z: Just on the other side. I've been wondering what happened to your build! Let's hope its smooth sailing from here :) We built with PD too :) Welcome to the neighbourhood! :D Thanks Newbie....I was out at the block on Sunday. You are in Hawkstowe East right? Are you nearly rea...

Thanks Newbie....I was out at the block on Sunday. You are in Hawkstowe East right? Are you nearly ready to move in? I ...

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5 May 2009

Re: Building in Hawkstowe-Building A New House

May 05, 2009 4:23 pm

i'm in hawkstowe!!! :z: Just on the other side. I've been wondering what happened to your build! Let's hope its smooth sailing from here :) We built with PD too :) Welcome to the neighbourhood! :D

i'm in hawkstowe!!! Just on the other side. I've been wondering what happened to your build! Let's hope its smooth saili...

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5 May 2009

Re: Help me configure my pantry...Kitchen Corner

May 05, 2009 2:25 pm

I have a couple of photos that I found online that I have kept for inspiration for us for when we come to do our pantry. I will post them as they may help you too. http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu350/davdenwa/HouseIdeas299.jpg No one has a pantry like this.... :wink: ...where's the ...collecti...

No one has a pantry like this.... ...where's the ...collection of 15 types of cereal because the kids are fussy ...onio...

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13 March 2009

Re: Cost of Garden Gnome?General Discussion

Mar 13, 2009 10:27 am

Anyway I left a note (as there was gnome-one home) taking responsibility and offering to replace/compensate our neighbours for their loss :cry: :cry:. So Gnome I'm wondering if anyone can guesstimate how much I am up for? From what I could see (from the pieces) it was a pretty standard 'garden vari...

I don't gnome hahahahaha only a couple of bucks at bunnings. i bought one as a joke for my boss and it was $4 i think.....

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24 February 2009

Microwave position in kitchenKitchen Corner

Feb 24, 2009 7:51 pm

we have ours under our kitchen benchtop too... We replaced one of our potdrawers to make room for microwave. And then we got pd to put a door that opens downwards so we can hide the microwave. I think its handy and like the fact thatt u can't see the big ugly microwave Hehe

we have ours under our kitchen benchtop too... We replaced one of our potdrawers to make room for microwave. And then we...

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25 January 2009

PD hopetoun interiorsBuilding A New House

Jan 25, 2009 3:08 pm

awesome, good news.. is everything on display available to PD customers, or do other builders use the place aswell? we dont want to choose something, then realise later on its for a different builder :oops: although, there are some things that lifestyle houses cant choose from the access and presti...

although, there are some things that lifestyle houses cant choose from the access and prestige house range...but the co...

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31 December 2008

Just to let you know... it's my birthday ;)General Discussion

Dec 31, 2008 10:39 am

Happy birthday!!! extra celebration for you 2nite! :) :D :D Have a good one :)

Happy birthday!!! extra celebration for you 2nite! Have a good one

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30 December 2008

Comments for our new floor plan pleaseBuilding A New House

Dec 30, 2008 10:54 am

woo hoo!!! Another Dromana!!! I'm biased, so I love ur plans!! Hahaha...good thinking re the wip, I wish I had thought about that! Can't wait to c ur house being built...give a shout out if u have any questions! Hi Newbies, In your colour appointment, have you got the samples for your selected carp...

Hi Newbies, In your colour appointment, have you got the samples for your selected carpet, benchtop, brick and roof? Fo...

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29 December 2008

Comments for our new floor plan pleaseBuilding A New House

Dec 29, 2008 9:13 am

I would delete the WC "nook" so that I don't need to squeeze into the WC in order to close the door. Move bathroom door so that it's on the mini hallway side. Chris thats a good idea! we havent got our toilet in yet, so not sure how much we have to squeezee hehehe also, maybe consider putting anoth...

thats a good idea! we havent got our toilet in yet, so not sure how much we have to squeezee hehehe also, maybe conside...