Posts by Mrs B • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Re: neighbors security camera vs our property?General Discussion

28 August 2010

Aug 28, 2010 2:58 pm

swearing at them, staring from his window, intimidating our guests with his car I could go on and on :shock: But...life goes on and his wife is the nicest person you could ever meet. There is one thing in life I learnt is tolerance and understanding why people behave the way they do (%) (%) (%) (%) ...

swearing at them, staring from his window, intimidating our guests with his car I could go on and on But...life goes on ...

Re: neighbors security camera vs our property?General Discussion

28 August 2010

Aug 28, 2010 12:50 pm

All I can say that neighbours are capable of everything :shock: We have one atm who terrifies my children. Mrs B

All I can say that neighbours are capable of everything We have one atm who terrifies my children. Mrs B

28 August 2010

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Aug 28, 2010 12:37 pm

I'm sick of our current neighbours - two of them one each end,, parking their trailers at the front of their house and using them as a skip for OVER a month....unsecured :roll: :roll: OMG Thats Mr B ::hyst:: ::hyst:: ::hyst:: ::hyst:: ::hyst:: he has this nasty looking trailor out front of our hous...

OMG Thats Mr B he has this nasty looking trailor out front of our house and I absoutely loathe it Its like his man cave...

27 August 2010

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Aug 27, 2010 6:14 pm

You are so right kek! Well maybe the 'man cave' can stay :lol: Why is it that every time I hear that word 'man cave' it just makes me shiver with horror...a place where no female should ever venture :shock: mrs b

You are so right kek! Well maybe the 'man cave' can stay Why is it that every time I hear that word 'man cave' it just m...

27 August 2010

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Aug 27, 2010 5:43 pm

Oh donuts :roll: don't worry I have plantation shutters and spiky plants :roll: I have both of those and; - a study at the front of the house - an all white kitchen - a garage used as husbands man cave and thus no cars parked in it Probably a dozen more listed too!! :oops: :lol: Can I also add that...

I have both of those and; - a study at the front of the house - an all white kitchen - a garage used as husbands man ca...

26 August 2010

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Aug 26, 2010 6:44 am

Going back to the parking stuff, my friend sold her beautiful restored home purely because of the parking issues in her street. Neighbours can be totally selfish. I think people really need to have a chat with each other to sort things out. Our neighbour years ago politely asked us not to park in he...

Going back to the parking stuff, my friend sold her beautiful restored home purely because of the parking issues in her ...

Re: Estate agent fees selling in Vic - how much did you pay?Real Estate

24 August 2010

Aug 24, 2010 8:12 pm

Our commissions have always been around the 2% but with added incentives if they reached certain prices. So if they got 550k they would get 2% if they got 575k it would go to 3% or something like that. We just negiotiate the commission always. If we sold this house we are in now, I would not work of...

Our commissions have always been around the 2% but with added incentives if they reached certain prices. So if they got ...

22 August 2010

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Aug 22, 2010 3:46 am

I am also sick of seeing modern copies of period 'style' homes that have all the dimensions and details so wrong. But I blame the building companies for this as they should really know better :roll: Mrs B

I am also sick of seeing modern copies of period 'style' homes that have all the dimensions and details so wrong. But I ...

22 August 2010

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Aug 22, 2010 3:43 am

I'm sick of bad town planning particular in the outer estates of Melbourne. It dosent take too much effort to plan an environment that home owners can be proud of in years to come rather than an estate looking like a ghetto as soon as the developers leave. How about planting some nature strip trees ...

I'm sick of bad town planning particular in the outer estates of Melbourne. It dosent take too much effort to plan an en...

Re: Cost per square metre - architect designed home in MelboGeneral Discussion

14 August 2010

Aug 14, 2010 8:36 am

You find a building site, you approach an architect with your sketches/plans/ideas and s/he works with you until a plan is finished and ready to send to council. In the meantime, you search for a builder (or can you also be an OB?!). The architect doesn't have much (or any) involvement from after t...

Hi Lex That is exactly our experience. Our builder refererred to our architect on a few design features just to clarify...

Re: Cost per square metre - architect designed home in MelboGeneral Discussion

11 August 2010

Aug 11, 2010 6:47 am

Here we are...chelle's architect designed home, I love it, unique, individual and purpose built to take in the views. http://people-in-glass-houses.blogspot.com/ Mrs B

Here we are...chelle's architect designed home, I love it, unique, individual and purpose built to take in the views. ht...

Re: Cost per square metre - architect designed home in MelboGeneral Discussion

11 August 2010

Aug 11, 2010 6:42 am

Yep, more than double or thereabouts ... How are you finding the building experience? How far are you into the build? Do you have a single point of contact and do you have access to the house at any time (so you can inspect work and demand fixes etc.)? I don't think I've seen an 'architect' designe...

Hi Lex There are several architect designed threads in homeone but they were probably a year ago. My house is one of th...

Re: All things TurquoiseInterior Decorating Lounge

10 August 2010

Aug 10, 2010 8:56 pm

I also love the turquoise colours...very popular in the overseas blogs that I visit. Been looking at getting bedside lamps in this colour but still havent seen any. Mrs B

I also love the turquoise colours...very popular in the overseas blogs that I visit. Been looking at getting bedside lam...

Re: Lets talk about - Plush FurnitureGeneral Discussion

4 August 2010

Aug 04, 2010 1:41 pm

Plush furniture is made in China hence the 14 week wait...I asked them a few days ago. We have bought a couch from King Furniture and extremerly unhappy with it...leather deteriorated within a few months :shock: Friend bought a couch from a specialised sofa place and leather started to fall apart af...

Plush furniture is made in China hence the 14 week wait...I asked them a few days ago. We have bought a couch from King ...

Re: CostcoGeneral Discussion

3 August 2010

Aug 03, 2010 5:51 pm

We have an aldi in walking distance and never shop there...personally cant stand it for many reasons. All personal choice I suppose and btw, we often buy the kirkland brand at Cosco. Mrs B :D

We have an aldi in walking distance and never shop there...personally cant stand it for many reasons. All personal choic...

Re: New Block purchase - Small or large IssueGeneral Discussion

2 August 2010

Aug 02, 2010 9:06 pm

Obviously your neighbours are fully aware of the underground power line. If it was me, I would be going straight to the council and have a talk to the town planner. Honestly, councils are a wealth of information and will steer you in the right direction. Make an appointment to see the town Planner w...

Obviously your neighbours are fully aware of the underground power line. If it was me, I would be going straight to the ...

Re: New Block purchase - Small or large IssueGeneral Discussion

2 August 2010

Aug 02, 2010 6:03 pm

Hi Doggatas Is this power line on any plans at all? To start with, extremely dangerous and you should have a pole saying something to the effect of underground power lines...with have on our farm. If there are no plans of the line, it may be totall illegal. You need to talk to the local council abou...

Hi Doggatas Is this power line on any plans at all? To start with, extremely dangerous and you should have a pole saying...

Re: Riksters place - Updated garden pics 2010Building A New House

2 August 2010

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Aug 02, 2010 7:12 am

+ 7...are we up to this number yet? There is something about mature age trees in a garden. Rickster, your home is in a class of its own, how proud you must all be ::smile:: Mrs B

+ 7...are we up to this number yet? There is something about mature age trees in a garden. Rickster, your home is in a c...

Re: Architect vs Building Designer vs Draftsman?General Discussion

2 August 2010

Aug 02, 2010 6:47 am

1. Architects are charging anything between 7.5% to 13% of the total construction cost which includes town planning applications and not necessarily including the engagement of town planners etc. I also understand that though they have 5 yrs academic experience, they may still need to engage a stru...

I can only comment on a portion of your question. Our architect who by the way I Hghly Recommend, charged us 10K for ev...