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Pixelated

6 January 2010

Re: $10,000 too much to spend on Home Cinema equipment?Home Theatre & Automation

Jan 06, 2010 6:56 pm

Seriously...I think $10K is fine. There is a top-end audio-visual store in Sydney's northern suburbs that has been awarded for its work on jobs over $300K!! Have a look at this link and see what some people are spending: http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/electronic-interiors-article-8809-1.html (The compa...

Seriously...I think $10K is fine. There is a top-end audio-visual store in Sydney's northern suburbs that has been award...

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Pixelated

29 April 2010

Re: 2 colours of colourbond, what colour downpipe???Building A New House

Apr 29, 2010 7:45 pm

I would be more concerned about matching or co-ordinating the colour of the downpipes to your wall colour. Are you using face brick or render/bagged finish? We have a Windspray roof/gutter/fascia but as our bricks are a dark blue colour we chose Ironstone downpipes so they blend into the colour of t...

I would be more concerned about matching or co-ordinating the colour of the downpipes to your wall colour. Are you using...

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Pixelated

19 November 2009

Re: a problem with timber flooringFlooring & Floor Covering

Nov 19, 2009 9:27 pm

How about calling an inspection company such as Tyrells to advise. They have building consultants who should be able to determine the cause and solution. Pix

How about calling an inspection company such as Tyrells to advise. They have building consultants who should be able to ...

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Pixelated

7 June 2009

Re: A question about plans.....Building A New House

Jun 07, 2009 12:56 pm

Hi, I think you'll find that when you sit down with someone to go through your material selections, you'll have the chance to let them know exactly what layout you want and if you want more drawers, cupboards, types of drawers and cupboards, handle and door choices etc. This forum is a wonderful sou...

Hi, I think you'll find that when you sit down with someone to go through your material selections, you'll have the chan...

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Pixelated

8 June 2009

Re: ACCC: no more "puffery" advertisingReal Estate

Jun 08, 2009 10:38 am

This is *such* and interesting topic because for me it's all about where to draw the line. For example, a friend of mine just purchased a home which was "styled"..that is, designer furniture + artwork + home accessories + luxury bedlinen etc. The whole point of this, imho, is to "wow&...

This is *such* and interesting topic because for me it's all about where to draw the line. For example, a friend of mine...

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Pixelated

28 September 2009

Re: Advice on SDN carpetFlooring & Floor Covering

Sep 28, 2009 5:16 pm

Framboise, The carpet we have chosen (from Carpet Court) is Benton, 100% SDN, colour "Stone" :-) Pix

Framboise, The carpet we have chosen (from Carpet Court) is Benton, 100% SDN, colour Stone Pix

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Pixelated

26 September 2009

Re: Advice on SDN carpetFlooring & Floor Covering

Sep 26, 2009 7:18 pm

Like you we have chosen a SDN carpet (also from Carpet Court). We had 100% wool in our previous home and would *never* have it again. The carpet we selected then was very good quality with a good quality underlay however, it did not wear well with two small children and a cat. I am very particular a...

Like you we have chosen a SDN carpet (also from Carpet Court). We had 100% wool in our previous home and would *never* h...

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Pixelated

26 January 2010

Air Con Costs In New HomesBuilding A New House

Jan 26, 2010 3:49 pm

Hi All!! We just received our quarterly power bill for our hot little rental and I nearly fell over when I saw it was more than $300. There are four of us (2xadults & 2x7 year olds) in a cramped little villa with no air-con, no fans, no dishwasher etc. You get the picture right? On yet another 3...

Hi All!! We just received our quarterly power bill for our hot little rental and I nearly fell over when I saw it was mo...

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Pixelated

19 December 2009

Colorbond Roof - What goes where and when?Building A New House

Dec 19, 2009 6:18 am

Just wondering if anyone might know about the nitty-gritty installation details for a Colorbond roof. The brickies have just finished and our SS says the roof will go on next week. He's mentioned the guttering and fascia will get installed before the roof itself and this seems counter-intuitive to m...

Just wondering if anyone might know about the nitty-gritty installation details for a Colorbond roof. The brickies have ...

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Pixelated

18 July 2009

Definition of LOCKUP in your contract plsBuilding A New House

Jul 18, 2009 11:27 am

Hi all :-) Just wanting some brief feedback on the different definitions of 'lockup' in your building contracts please as I'd be really interested in finding out whether there is an accepted definition of lockup. After doing a search of the Forum I note some contracts state something along the lines...

Hi all Just wanting some brief feedback on the different definitions of 'lockup' in your building contracts please as I'...

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Pixelated

25 June 2009

Dishwashers - Do I Need a Plumber???Kitchen Corner

Jun 25, 2009 11:41 am

Hi, I often tell students there are no silly questions -- just silly answers.. but having said that, this feels like a really silly question!!! Do I need a plumber to install a dishwasher? DH is terribly handy (no pun intended -- lol) so he could do it, but I was just wondering whether you actually ...

Hi, I often tell students there are no silly questions -- just silly answers.. but having said that, this feels like a r...

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Pixelated

20 May 2010

Help Please-Different Floor Levels Between Tiles and CarpetFlooring & Floor Covering

May 20, 2010 6:00 pm

Hi all...I'm hoping someone who's experienced this or one of the flooring experts can assist please. We are having 600x600 matt porcelain tiles laid on our ground floor (slab) except for a formal living area on the RHS where we will lay carpet. I can't get my head around how to deal with the differi...

Hi all...I'm hoping someone who's experienced this or one of the flooring experts can assist please. We are having 600x6...

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Pixelated

23 April 2009

House Plans: How long should they take???Building A New House

Apr 23, 2009 5:40 pm

Hi all, I hope this is not one of those questions along the lines of "how long is a piece of string?"...but... What would you consider to be a reasonable time for a project home builder to produce house plans, including front and rear elevations etc? Thanks...Pix.

Hi all, I hope this is not one of those questions along the lines of how long is a piece of string?...but... What would ...

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Pixelated

16 June 2009

Just How Fast Can a House Be Built????Building A New House

Jun 16, 2009 12:08 pm

I am simply amazed at the speed at which a house not too far from me is being built. I have no connection whatsoever to the builder, W1sdom, but how is this for setting a cracking pace: 1. Slab poured about 2 weeks ago (last week of May 09) 2. Frame delivered on site last Friday (12 June 09) 3. Grou...

I am simply amazed at the speed at which a house not too far from me is being built. I have no connection whatsoever to ...

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Pixelated

10 May 2009

Laundry Doors: Security Issue or Not?Laundry

May 10, 2009 1:22 pm

Hi all, Just wondering if any of you have found that the standard door installed by your builder for your laundry (leading to outside) is a hollow core door? Hubby and I thought this was a security issue, since a deadlock on a hollow core door isn't very effective and laundries are usually located a...

Hi all, Just wondering if any of you have found that the standard door installed by your builder for your laundry (leadi...

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Pixelated

28 May 2010

Low Key Post About HandoverBuilding A New House

May 28, 2010 12:21 pm

Hey All, Just wanted to say that we had our handover today :-) It's certainly been an interesting journey of ups and downs and one which will continue as we have so much to do now ourselves. We can't do as much as we would like, however, because of all the rain in Sydney lately. The gradient on our ...

Hey All, Just wanted to say that we had our handover today It's certainly been an interesting journey of ups and downs a...

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Pixelated

3 November 2009

Not All Castles Are Alike...THREAD NOW CLOSEDBuilding A New House

Nov 03, 2009 4:50 pm

Hi all, As some of you may know, DH and I are building a (modified) Allcastle Maxworth 38.7 in Ryde, Sydney. After a few dramas, we finally got the go ahead and building has just begun. I've been following so many of you on your journeys and would love to have you join us! :-) I'll post some initial...

Hi all, As some of you may know, DH and I are building a (modified) Allcastle Maxworth 38.7 in Ryde, Sydney. After a few...

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Pixelated

10 July 2009

Our DA has been approved!!!!Building A New House

Jul 10, 2009 9:53 am

Had to share with you all that our DA has been approved in just 5 short weeks!!! Bouquets Allc@stle Homes for really having their act together re paperwork and to Ryde Council (Sydney) for being so efficient. Our DA for demolition is still being processed so if Council screw that up I'll be back her...

Had to share with you all that our DA has been approved in just 5 short weeks!!! Bouquets Allc@stle Homes for really hav...

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Pixelated

19 April 2009

Paint Colour Match Suggestions PleaseInterior Decorating Lounge

Apr 19, 2009 11:26 am

Hi, Our builder only uses Taubmans or Bristol Paint. Do you know of a good match to Dulux's Antique White USA in the Taubman's or Bristol range please? Thanks...Pix.

Hi, Our builder only uses Taubmans or Bristol Paint. Do you know of a good match to Dulux's Antique White USA in the Tau...

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Pixelated

31 May 2009

Progressive Independent Building InspectionsBuilding A New House

May 31, 2009 1:59 pm

Hi all, We want some opinions please!!! :D We are in Sydney and going with a project builder. While DH and I are pretty savvy, we are NOT builders. What do you think about engaging a building professional to conduct periodic inspections during our build? This might happen at, for example, slab pour,...

Hi all, We want some opinions please!!! We are in Sydney and going with a project builder. While DH and I are pretty sav...