Posts by joaninhac • Home Renovation & Building Forum

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We currently have the option of a north-west facing front door and can have the…

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OAD

May 17, 2013 11:58 pm

Laundry Cabinet Maker - Reccommend anyone in Melbourne?Laundry Cabinet Maker - Reccommend anyone in Melbourne?

22 November 2012

Bathrooms and Laundry

Hi All, Just wondering if anyone has any reccommendations for a laundry cabinet…

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Temporary Window Coverings Temporary Window Coverings

Nov 22, 2012 3:33 pm

tamugrg

6 November 2012

Windows & Doors

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Thanks for putting the information in here. Our building journey is almost over…

bubaloo

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tamugrg

Nov 06, 2012 1:54 pm

mandv

22 August 2012

Walk in Robe behing bed head wall - What have you done?Walk in Robe behing bed head wall - What have you done?

i have seen a few different nice designs 1. mirrored wardrobe doors to hide all…

Our pool journey begins - pool being filled before xmas Our pool journey begins - pool being filled before xmas

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mandv

Aug 22, 2012 9:49 am

take2

3 February 2011

Outdoor Living

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The pool was finished on the 22rd December, ready for water. So we just made it…

take2

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take2

Feb 03, 2011 10:54 pm

just Erin

3 February 2011

Decking quote - Is this a good price?Decking quote - Is this a good price?

Outdoor Living

More rewarding doing it yourself. The lower section of deck was built first. The…

oznomad

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just Erin

Feb 03, 2011 3:02 pm

ponchik999

1 April 2010

HIA Home Ideas Show 2008 - Free Double Passes (Melbourne)HIA Home Ideas Show 2008 - Free Double Passes (Melbourne)

Are these weep holes in the correct level?Are these weep holes in the correct level?

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Sent a PM - thankyou!

homeone

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ponchik999

Apr 01, 2010 8:44 am

building.our.first.house

1 March 2010

After moved in more than 12 months, I guess everything sort of cooled down a bit…

First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) & First Home Bonus (FHB) -First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) & First Home Bonus (FHB) -

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building.our.first.house

Mar 01, 2010 11:46 pm

thlo

6 April 2009

Practical Completion v Handover Practical Completion v Handover

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Hi there, The following thread covers all about the $21,000. In a nutshell, different…

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thlo

Apr 06, 2009 5:40 pm

lisanne

24 March 2009

Building at Hawkstowe Building at Hawkstowe

I got told the main difference between hand over and practical completion is that…

coljacqld

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lisanne

Mar 24, 2009 8:30 am

Grace16

28 February 2009

Mailbox design?Mailbox design?

VIC

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Well done Jas n Rach! The Rowland is lovely, I'm sure you'll be very happy. Gotta…

Jas 'n' Rach

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Grace16

Feb 28, 2009 9:54 pm

shreksm

31 October 2008

Landscape & Garden Design

Hi, we put one of these in, website is www.outvogue.com.au

How much did your electrical cost?How much did your electrical cost?

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shreksm

Oct 31, 2008 1:12 am

stonecutter1309

23 October 2008

Kit Shutters Kit Shutters

wonderland - a junction box comes with a light switch. Yes - you can use those for…

Melton

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stonecutter1309

Oct 23, 2008 8:22 pm

Bobcat

23 October 2008

Windows & Doors

i have been looking at both www.portphillip.com.au and www.shutters.com.au

Bobcat

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Bobcat

Oct 23, 2008 2:58 pm

Pre-wiring for home theatre and multi-room audio Pre-wiring for home theatre and multi-room audio

6 October 2008

Home Theatre & Automation

Hi Again, We also did this in the Theatre room downstairs. We organised for the…

Jas 'n' Rach

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Oct 06, 2008 1:23 pm

How long does it take to build?How long does it take to build?

1 October 2008

VIC

hi, it took us 7 months (incl. x-mas holidays) to do all the initial preparations…

Jas 'n' Rach

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Tell me how you feel about the floor tiling in our bathrooms Tell me how you feel about the floor tiling in our bathrooms

Oct 01, 2008 5:32 pm

dhess

21 July 2008

Bathrooms and Laundry

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Wish I could have offered advice earlier. Don't despair. Your house is covered by…

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dhess

Jul 21, 2008 11:58 pm

Builder won't let us...Builder won't let us...

4 June 2008

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I am not an expert on this, but I heard that for the type of timber board we chose…

archangel

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Jun 04, 2008 3:05 pm

For anyone building with H3nley...For anyone building with H3nley...

21 May 2008

VIC

pity we can't all say the same... glad it went smoothly for you!

leonda

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how helpful is your csc... rate 1 to 10...how helpful is your csc... rate 1 to 10...

May 21, 2008 3:47 pm

Eager

3 May 2008

Air con unit not straight on roof...get this!!! WHAT A JOKE!Air con unit not straight on roof...get this!!! WHAT A JOKE!

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Our experience with M3tricon - out of their Traralgon office. Sales rep 7/10 CSR…

dembi_2000

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Eager

May 03, 2008 9:57 pm

Firthy_26

3 May 2008

At least you still have your evaporative cooling unit... http://forum.homeone…

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Firthy_26

May 03, 2008 10:50 am

Air con vent above staircase, anyone?Air con vent above staircase, anyone?

2 May 2008

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

MICA and ALL I gave in to the builder after basically being told they would not…

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cleanliness of your home when handed over...cleanliness of your home when handed over...

May 02, 2008 10:00 am

donuts

22 April 2008

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Really? Might have to make a trip down to Officeworks...don't think I have enough…

Now 80 days overdue on our house Now 80 days overdue on our house

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donuts

Apr 22, 2008 1:46 pm

clath

16 April 2008

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good luck ricci... hope you get everything rectified

ricci

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clath

Apr 16, 2008 10:36 pm

Air con unit not sitting straight on roof...Air con unit not sitting straight on roof...

15 April 2008

Heating, Cooling & Insulation

when you say crooked, what you mean, i can't see it

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we had handover today would you have accepted....we had handover today would you have accepted....

Apr 15, 2008 4:28 pm

blessedpeople

12 April 2008

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A STEAM WASHER & NORMAL WASHING MACH DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A STEAM WASHER & NORMAL WASHING MACH

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good on you clath.

clath

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blessedpeople

Apr 12, 2008 1:38 am

11 April 2008

I love it too! We're actually planning to buy one once we move to our new house.…

Construction Certificate Surcharges Construction Certificate Surcharges

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Apr 11, 2008 2:12 pm

8 April 2008

We are at lockup- set up reg. vists on site with BSuper We are at lockup- set up reg. vists on site with BSuper

Wow thats a relief, moral of the story do not just listen to your CSO and act...…

lobo

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Apr 08, 2008 10:59 pm

to_do_list

8 April 2008

I changed only the external locks on the day of handover...except the window ones…

scardee66

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to_do_list

Apr 08, 2008 8:57 pm

stage payments if issues are not rectified stage payments if issues are not rectified

8 April 2008

get something in writing after your conversation with the builder. As normally in…

stevec

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Apr 08, 2008 2:49 pm

PRE-HANDOVE COMPLETED - FEW DEFECTS BUILDER NOT FIXING PRE-HANDOVE COMPLETED - FEW DEFECTS BUILDER NOT FIXING

8 April 2008

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well they won't be installing our floor boards, we'll be doing that ourselves...…

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Apr 08, 2008 2:26 pm

Should we ask for a credit or query the construction??Should we ask for a credit or query the construction??

8 April 2008

if it says 100 then make sure you get it.... especially if you paid for it!

DeeElle

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Apr 08, 2008 2:10 pm

ResCode Regulations - Anyone familiar with them?ResCode Regulations - Anyone familiar with them?

7 April 2008

thanks for your help

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Apr 07, 2008 1:14 pm

7 April 2008

Home Presentation Appointment Home Presentation Appointment

not too bad... they have about 40 defects to fix.. there were another couple of…

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DID YOU KNOW...DID YOU KNOW...

Apr 07, 2008 9:56 am

sammy

3 April 2008

Thanks! I didn't know that.

mirror splashbacks mirror splashbacks

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sammy

Apr 03, 2008 3:44 pm

Pebble

27 March 2008

Kitchen Splashbacks

I was thinking of something along those lines as well, I thought I'd go for either…

MelC

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Pebble

Mar 27, 2008 11:10 am

kevin

22 March 2008

Disappointments All Round Disappointments All Round

kdee10, I am building with **** and currently nearly the handover stage as well…

kdee10

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kevin

Mar 22, 2008 8:40 am

Face brick facade - should be raked?Face brick facade - should be raked?

19 March 2008

thanks for your feedback Al!!! Are you a builder by any chance?? You sound like…

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How fussy can I be?How fussy can I be?

Mar 19, 2008 11:24 am

Rachelle

17 March 2008

yeah not too fussy, I would want that fix

First_Timer_Ray

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Rachelle

Mar 17, 2008 1:24 pm

BUILDING CONTRACT ENDED... AND STILL NO HANDOVER BUILDING CONTRACT ENDED... AND STILL NO HANDOVER

14 March 2008

aliand... gosh that's a long time to be waiting.... i hope we don't have the same…

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Mar 14, 2008 10:52 am

ALUMINIUM BIFOLD OR TIMBER BIFOLD?ALUMINIUM BIFOLD OR TIMBER BIFOLD?

14 March 2008

Windows & Doors

we went for timber bi-folds - set of 6 they cost us $5500. Our builder didn't have…

andrew_123

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Mar 14, 2008 10:48 am

Mrs B

13 March 2008

Frustration Frustration

wiring downlights downstairs wiring downlights downstairs

Hi Ahuang, They never came back at all Mr B rang several times but the staff were…

Jac08

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Mrs B

Mar 13, 2008 8:10 pm

sirgoat

13 March 2008

Can't see how this could cost so much!!!!!Can't see how this could cost so much!!!!!

is it really worth it if you are paying $40 per battern holder .. i would think…

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sirgoat

Mar 13, 2008 2:35 pm

Treechangers

13 March 2008

Rainwater tanks Rainwater tanks

Thanks for all your input. Have emailed the builders and now await their response…

Treechangers

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Treechangers

Mar 13, 2008 11:33 am

Djelibeybi

12 March 2008

Rock provision credit Rock provision credit

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We're getting both solar hot water and a 5000l water tank installed by the builder…

haywgl

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Djelibeybi

Mar 12, 2008 7:24 pm

Rose72

12 March 2008

our rock allowance was credited back to us - the credit was shown on the final invoice…

Touchingcloth

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Rose72

Mar 12, 2008 2:30 pm

Annoyed with PD...Annoyed with PD...

12 March 2008

VIC

i had a similar experience with our builder at the start of documentation... basically…

utopian_goddess

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Mar 12, 2008 1:31 pm

Site Handover Site Handover

12 March 2008

QLD

HI We wanted to do the same in melbourne, however we built with a high volume builder…

AndrewR

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Site works can not go ahead Site works can not go ahead

Mar 12, 2008 1:15 pm

12 March 2008

Calling all who have a balcony Calling all who have a balcony

Hi Donna I searched the site for the same problem as sugested by oznow and used…

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Mar 12, 2008 9:10 am

Paula

11 March 2008

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