Posts by dna • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Dyson Vaccum CleanersGeneral Discussion

13 January 2009

Jan 13, 2009 2:28 pm

Brissierenovators, it says they did a scratch test for hard floors but then did not list the results. I've just took a look at the website, and I'm guessing the reason why there was no results for the scratch test is that "All models scored 100% in the scratch test." Looking at the breakdown of sco...

I've just took a look at the website, and I'm guessing the reason why there was no results for the scratch test is that...

Re: First home loan adviceHome Finance

31 October 2008

Oct 31, 2008 12:50 pm

After reading all the replies, either we were extremely lucky or we got a great deal. We have a loan with ANZ with 0.70% off standard variable, with 100% offset and no package fees or monthly fees. We've had our establishment fee refunded. The only fee I can recall ever paying is the progressive dr...

Are you in a professional group like medicine? If so, there are special offers for certain professions. How long have y...

Newbie with Interest Rate QuestionHome Finance

30 October 2008

Oct 30, 2008 10:36 am

After reading all the replies, either we were extremely lucky or we got a great deal. We have a loan with ANZ with 0.70%...

1% rate drop in official interest rates..General Discussion

8 October 2008

Oct 08, 2008 9:12 am

OK who are the big 4? I know commonwealth is one. but the others? CBA, NAB, Westpac, ANZ

CBA, NAB, Westpac, ANZ

Kitchen - Too White?Interior Decorating Lounge

3 October 2008

Oct 03, 2008 11:24 am

DNA what shade of green are your walls in your lounge? It looks very nice :) The colour is Wattyl Romaine but if you're after a slightly stronger colour, there's Wattyl Alphalpha (which we originally selected). Romaine http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/ignoramus1979/romaine.png Alphalpha http...

The colour is Wattyl Romaine but if you're after a slightly stronger colour, there's Wattyl Alphalpha (which we origina...

Kitchen - Too White?Interior Decorating Lounge

30 September 2008

Sep 30, 2008 11:35 pm

As promised here are the photo's of the room now, with the feature wall (and a bit more furniture :) ) http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/ignoramus1979/DSC00663.jpg http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/ignoramus1979/DSC00668.jpg http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/ignoramus1979/DSC00666....

As promised here are the photo's of the room now, with the feature wall (and a bit more furniture ) I'll have to agree w...

Kitchen - Too White?Interior Decorating Lounge

30 September 2008

Sep 30, 2008 10:37 am

The colour scheme is fairly close to what we have. Our cupboard doors are Dulux White on white in full gloss, with Ice Snow CS bench tops. Splash back is glass with green tinge. The walls are half strength Dulux Whisper White and there's a feature wall in Wattyl Romaine. Here are some older photos p...

The colour scheme is fairly close to what we have. Our cupboard doors are Dulux White on white in full gloss, with Ice S...

Another Appliance Thread: AEG vs Kleenmaid vs MieleKitchen Corner

27 September 2008

Sep 27, 2008 5:28 pm

I don't have any experience with induction cookers, but we have a Smeg pyrolitic oven. The self cleaning function has only been used once, but whilst the main oven cavity is left clean, the glass in the door was left with a sooty layer which has taken a fair bit of scrubbing to get out. We asked the...

I don't have any experience with induction cookers, but we have a Smeg pyrolitic oven. The self cleaning function has on...

Under floor heating??Bathrooms and Laundry

19 August 2008

Aug 19, 2008 11:14 am

We also have undertile heating for the bathrooms and tiled living area/kitchen. Unfortunately for me, I'm not allowed to turn on the bathroom heating on a normal basis :(. It's been deemed by "the electricity nazi" a waste of money since the only time spent in there in the morning is the 5 minutes b...

We also have undertile heating for the bathrooms and tiled living area/kitchen. Unfortunately for me, I'm not allowed to...

How much of the cupboard do you paint in poly?Kitchen Corner

6 August 2008

Aug 06, 2008 8:46 am

If you're willing to spend the bit extra to have it done, then I don't see any issues with it. They're nice finishing touches and if it's not too much extra then why not. For our kitchen, it was not a big deal as we have minimal overhead cupboards and the cupboards are white anyway. As far as I know...

If you're willing to spend the bit extra to have it done, then I don't see any issues with it. They're nice finishing to...

7 June 2008

Jun 07, 2008 5:04 pm

Let's just hope the microwave stays that way when it's in use. Haven't tested it yet but hopefully it does not move around with the opening and closing of the door. If it moves around then its not installed correctly. We have one and had one in the last house and had no movement from either. :D I h...

If it moves around then its not installed correctly. We have one and had one in the last house and had no movement from...

7 June 2008

Jun 07, 2008 2:11 am

Looks great dna, making me wonder though whether I should have stuck with the gloss........after losing sleep over it I went back to laminate........ :? I'll get back to you after living in it and having to constantly clean fingerprints :lol: . In all seriousness, we chose gloss mainly to reflect m...

I'll get back to you after living in it and having to constantly clean fingerprints . In all seriousness, we chose glos...

7 June 2008

Jun 07, 2008 2:08 am

Is that a Blanco cooktop hiding under the plastic I think they are the only one with front mount knobs (no jokes please)....we just bought the 700 mm version No it's a Smeg. We ended using Smeg products simply because that cooktop was the only one we could find where the wok burner was not in the c...

No it's a Smeg. We ended using Smeg products simply because that cooktop was the only one we could find where the wok b...

7 June 2008

Jun 07, 2008 2:02 am

Wow - absolutely gorgeous!!! That makes me a little more excited about my own kitchen - I'm having white 2-pac cabinetry, ice Quantum Quartz benchtop, and the same handles, I think...seems like sooo long ago I picked it all (last August!) and I can't wait for it all to come together, so very nice t...

Glad to help . FYI, our selections were Dulux White on White in full gloss with Caesarstone in Ice Snow. The handles we...

7 June 2008

Jun 07, 2008 1:57 am

That looks great. love how your microwave is nice and neat with the surround!! nice light fitting :D Let's just hope the microwave stays that way when it's in use. Haven't tested it yet but hopefully it does not move around with the opening and closing of the door. I'm happy with the light fitting ...

Let's just hope the microwave stays that way when it's in use. Haven't tested it yet but hopefully it does not move aro...

7 June 2008

Jun 07, 2008 1:46 am

they are both lovely! what sort of furniture best suits a white 2 pac kitchen? We're contrasting the white of the kitchen with a dark brown dining table with brown leather chairs.

We're contrasting the white of the kitchen with a dark brown dining table with brown leather chairs.

7 June 2008

Jun 07, 2008 1:38 am

Breakfast bar stool.....gotta be modern http://www.simplybarstools.co.uk/podwhitemed.jpg http://www.simplybarstools.co.uk/fauxleatherbentwood300.jpg http://www.simplybarstools.co.uk/blackswivelbarstoollrg.jpg Of course :D We're thinking of getting stools like these http://i216.photobucket.com/album...

Of course We're thinking of getting stools like these Just not quite sure how many, either 3 or 4. The length of the be...

6 June 2008

Jun 06, 2008 4:02 pm

Just posting a few pictures of our white kitchen, a "real life" kitchen as opposed to the glossy showroom kitchens in magazines :D . Don't mind the muddy floors, seems like every tradie is bringing in their share of dirt :x http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc69/ignoramus1979/DSC00508.jpg http://i2...

Just posting a few pictures of our white kitchen, a "real life" kitchen as opposed to the glossy showroom kitchens in ma...

Norman Ellison carpets?Flooring & Floor Covering

5 June 2008

Jun 05, 2008 12:21 am

OK it should be a very nice carpet. Suggest a Dyson canister model with HEPA for you. (Uprights with revolving brushes are not recommended for loop pile carpets, although they are more effective). Not sure of latest models, but look around. After you've worked out which one, shop around and you sho...

Does this mean it's not recommended to get the Dyson with the motorhead for loop pile carpets? Or even the turbine head?