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claego

31 January 2012

Help please - Canvas Outdoor BlindsGeneral Discussion

Jan 31, 2012 2:50 pm

Hi I would love your opinion regarding outdoor blinds. My house doesn't have eaves and therefore the rain drop directly on the windows, so i am thinking to install outdoor blinds to lessen the impact the rain on the windows. I don't know much about outdoor blinds and the most popular outdoor blind a...

Hi I would love your opinion regarding outdoor blinds. My house doesn't have eaves and therefore the rain drop directly ...

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claego

31 October 2011

Roof Repair neededDIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Oct 31, 2011 10:30 am

Hi Can anyone recommend a roofer to repair leaking roof? I am in Melbourne West I have been googling and ringing for the last few days, they either not working in my area, or i rang for wrong type of services, finally found one then never turn up.. My plaster wall is soaking and i need someone real ...

Hi Can anyone recommend a roofer to repair leaking roof? I am in Melbourne West I have been googling and ringing for the...

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claego

13 April 2011

Melbourne House InspectorBuilding A New House

Apr 13, 2011 2:51 pm

Hi all I want to know except for Kevin, has anyone used other inspector that you can recommend? i try to search it by typing inspection or inspector but too many thread coming out and a lot of them from WA or Syd... can someone from Melbourne let me know plesae? I need someone certified!! thank you ...

Hi all I want to know except for Kevin, has anyone used other inspector that you can recommend? i try to search it by ty...

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claego

12 April 2011

I really need HELP from Homeoners!! PleaseDIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

Apr 12, 2011 9:39 am

Hi I am in big trouble and want advice from homeoners I moved into my house for nearly 2 years now.. 6 months after we moved in, we installed a solar panel then the nightmare start The roof where the solar panel installed keep leaking in water, soaking my plaster wall in 3rd bedroom. I called the so...

Hi I am in big trouble and want advice from homeoners I moved into my house for nearly 2 years now.. 6 months after we m...

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claego

2 September 2010

Re: Simonds HomesBuilding A New House

Sep 02, 2010 4:17 pm

Although i did run into some issue with Sim@nds during the final/handover stage, and there is some delay fixing my ensuite as part of maintenance, but overall i am still happy with them.. Move into my house for a year now, just found that there is water damage inside the robe in the guest bedroom la...

Although i did run into some issue with Sim@nds during the final/handover stage, and there is some delay fixing my ensui...

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claego

18 August 2010

Re: To those that have move inGeneral Discussion

Aug 18, 2010 6:33 pm

Thanks lisanne, fingercross i just hope he didn't do my house ::praying::

Thanks lisanne, fingercross i just hope he didn't do my house

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claego

18 August 2010

Re: Our Milan 2200 - 17/08 - we have waffles!!!Building A New House

Aug 18, 2010 5:32 pm

Wooo... i am excited to see another Milan 2200 being built... I move into mind for a year now, still enjoying it very much... S@monds do act very quickly in the first few phases, then start to slow down in the final phase, hope they don't do that to you and you can move in and enjoy the new home soo...

Wooo... i am excited to see another Milan 2200 being built... I move into mind for a year now, still enjoying it very mu...

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claego

18 August 2010

To those that have move inGeneral Discussion

Aug 18, 2010 5:29 pm

Hi I haven't post for quite some time, just have a question today to those that have moved in (specifically S@monds Homes) to their new home, do you have problem with your shower floor tiles? ummm i don't have problem (or just not yet), but I have a tiler to come tiling my nichne today and he mentio...

Hi I haven't post for quite some time, just have a question today to those that have moved in (specifically S@monds Home...

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claego

22 April 2010

Re: Dreamhome Updated Brick IssueBuilding A New House

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Apr 22, 2010 10:59 pm

Hi, I haven't done much to the backyard yet, waiting for Spring to come so i can start my vegie garden... I recently got a letter from design panel complaining my native strip... i completed the front garden but didn't do much to the nature strip so it is a bit messy ::wornout:: so i will have some ...

Hi, I haven't done much to the backyard yet, waiting for Spring to come so i can start my vegie garden... I recently got...

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claego

22 April 2010

Re: Dreamhome Updated Brick IssueBuilding A New House

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Apr 22, 2010 10:25 am

Hi Dreamhome Just check out your thread, can’t believe you are still going through the brick issues.. it must be very frustrating… let hope this is going to end soon and you can move in and enjoy the new house Good luck :D

Hi Dreamhome Just check out your thread, can’t believe you are still going through the brick issues.. it must be very fr...

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claego

9 April 2010

Re: poll; what do you think will match with red homestead brBuilding A New House

Apr 09, 2010 2:30 pm

If you don't want too many black, "paperbak" also look good with red brick

If you don't want too many black, paperbak also look good with red brick

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claego

16 February 2010

Re: $imonds 3 Month MaintenanceBuilding A New House

Feb 16, 2010 10:40 am

I remember that I have been given a list of things that is not covered by 3 month maintenance such as hairline crack in ceiling/cornice.. I can't remember when and who i got the list from, because SS didn’t know that these aren’t included in 3 months maintenance. Anyway, he has got all hairline crac...

I remember that I have been given a list of things that is not covered by 3 month maintenance such as hairline crack in ...

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claego

10 February 2010

Re: Fencing companies in Point Cook or surround who did you use?Building A New House

Feb 10, 2010 11:25 am

I used them... I have heard that they used timber with white ant for one of the neighbour in Alamanda (i only over heard someone talking in the gym, not sure if it is true).. Our timber is ok but the installation is just so so... but they are the cheapest i have found

I used them... I have heard that they used timber with white ant for one of the neighbour in Alamanda (i only over heard...

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claego

8 January 2010

Re: Sliding fly screen doorWindows & Doors

Jan 08, 2010 9:05 pm

Werribee Blinds They are the cheaper i can find and their services are quite good too.

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claego

20 November 2009

Re: S!/\/\onds & National TilesBuilding A New House

Nov 20, 2009 9:54 am

You will only do tiling selection at Frame stage I really like Fashion Tiles, hopefully National Tiles is as best as them, good luck with your build :D

You will only do tiling selection at Frame stage I really like Fashion Tiles, hopefully National Tiles is as best as the...

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claego

22 October 2009

Re: Can timber decking cover weep holes?Building A New House

Oct 22, 2009 5:06 pm

My termite warrantly will void if the weep holes is covered, no matter by planting, soil, decking, and/or pavers... It clearly stated on my warrantly certificate, they recommend me to talk to them before doing anything. Not sure which system/company you use, but may be better to check with them

My termite warrantly will void if the weep holes is covered, no matter by planting, soil, decking, and/or pavers... It c...

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claego

21 October 2009

Re: water rates - Did YOU get a big bill whilst building???Building A New House

Oct 21, 2009 9:16 am

If your neighbour is also building, it may be their builder/trades using your water/electricity. During my build, I found that (i checked my house nearly everyday) they use my electricity a lot and sometime water... and i have to apporach them and stop them using it After a few attempted they stop u...

If your neighbour is also building, it may be their builder/trades using your water/electricity. During my build, I foun...

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claego

9 October 2009

Re: Caz's Atherton 2300- *Update pg3-plans changed AGAIN*Building A New House

Oct 09, 2009 8:37 am

I have been to the Atherton display before and it is a nice house... Good that you can find a plan you like to switch, well done.. now hopefully they can finsih the plan quickly and not delay your site start... :D

I have been to the Atherton display before and it is a nice house... Good that you can find a plan you like to switch, w...

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claego

7 October 2009

Re: Building Millbank Fusion with S!m0*dsBuilding A New House

Oct 07, 2009 9:03 am

Hi Elana8, can i ask how much did you pay to change the window to Awning? :D

Hi Elana8, can i ask how much did you pay to change the window to Awning?

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claego

30 September 2009

Re: extra cost for m3tr!on to plaster garage??Building A New House

Sep 30, 2009 2:05 pm

I am not building with M, so below properly just some ideas for things that you may want to add I spent about 25% of the base price on extra, this include - engineer timber floor - carpet - double glazing windows/doors - electrical - high ceiling - driveway - alarm system - stone bench - tile shower...

I am not building with M, so below properly just some ideas for things that you may want to add I spent about 25% of the...