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15 May 2011

Re: How you have dressed your sliding/stacking door??Finishing Touch

May 15, 2011 9:03 am

roller blinds here too. I wanted something you slide back, but don't like verticals and the panel glides didn't grab me. I really would have liked the vertiglides (I think thats what theyre called) that luxaflex make, but they were waaay too expensive. happy with the roller blinds though :) you can ...

roller blinds here too. I wanted something you slide back, but don't like verticals and the panel glides didn't grab me....

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donuts

14 May 2011

Re: solar water and solar pv panels in the front of the housBuilding A New House

May 14, 2011 8:20 pm

Like kek said, you can put them roof surfaces that don't face north (or north west, or whichever direction is best) and have them angled to still face north. I have a friend whose house faces north, she is very environmentally conscious and is proud to have her panels completely covering the front o...

Like kek said, you can put them roof surfaces that don't face north (or north west, or whichever direction is best) and ...

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donuts

14 May 2011

Re: Things you forget - summary page 11 & 15Building A New House

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May 14, 2011 7:57 pm

we have one too and like Dexterredcat I can't imagine my builder doing it unless he had to LOL! so I am guessing it's a regulation as Eager stated with the central heating.

we have one too and like Dexterredcat I can't imagine my builder doing it unless he had to LOL! so I am guessing it's a ...

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donuts

13 May 2011

Re: British Paints Ceiling Paint Flat AcrylicDIY, Home Maintenance & Repair

May 13, 2011 9:32 pm

try it and see? they make the flat paint for the ceilings for some reason to do with the light reflecting up there or something... but I don't know of any reason other than cosmetic that it can't be used on walls too. if you like it you might as well use it. as far as I know we have the same paint i...

try it and see? they make the flat paint for the ceilings for some reason to do with the light reflecting up there or so...

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donuts

13 May 2011

Re: Thoughts please... paint selection dilema!Building A New House

May 13, 2011 9:21 pm

agree with Bam. sounds like they are trying to cover up for some poor plasterers. we were never told this. don't suppose you know what the others of the 12 colours are? we have dulux antique white usa on our ceilings and can't see any joins... would be interested to see what Michelle thinks of this.

agree with Bam. sounds like they are trying to cover up for some poor plasterers. we were never told this. don't suppose...

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donuts

13 May 2011

Re: Subject to selling our propertyReal Estate

May 13, 2011 8:54 pm

The other thing to consider - the vendors may decline your subject to sale. +1, also unless the property has been stuck on the market for a long time, at the end of the 60 days the vendor might have a line of other people ready to go with finances? I'm sure you've considered that though. If at the ...

+1, also unless the property has been stuck on the market for a long time, at the end of the 60 days the vendor might h...

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donuts

13 May 2011

Re: Soil dencity reports, how do I get it??General Discussion

May 13, 2011 7:33 pm

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13 May 2011

Re: Soil dencity reports, how do I get it??General Discussion

May 13, 2011 7:24 pm

I think what you need is the compaction report - it certifies that each layer of fill was correctly added and compacted (I have no idea of the technical terms). . Again, ignore this advice. I cant be bothered explaining why. Do what I say. BuilderPaul, the OP isn't going to just do what you say wit...

Again, ignore this advice. I cant be bothered explaining why. Do what I say. BuilderPaul, the OP isn't going to just do...

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donuts

13 May 2011

Re: slab being poured in winter.....Building A New House

May 13, 2011 6:37 pm

Wow, you're in the worry locker pretty early. BuilderPaul, have you not heard of the old adage, "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all"? ;)

BuilderPaul, have you not heard of the old adage, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all?

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donuts

13 May 2011

Re: Battens under the timber flooringFlooring & Floor Covering

May 13, 2011 6:08 pm

Hi Cass, I have timber floors laid on battens joined to carpet in my home. I don't have a photo with me at the moment, but the way they have done the join at my place is to chamfer the edge so it is almost like a 'ramp' leading to the carpet. It looks great and you can barely notice the height diff...

that's how mine is done yellowpaper, I like it too I disagree. I have real solid normal timber on my slab, it's the rea...

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donuts

13 May 2011

Re: Fans of Scandinavian kitchens and interiors may like...Kitchen Corner

May 13, 2011 5:54 pm

nice blog! lovely pics... her photo wall is fantastic. love the "Lindman" houses she's put up further down the page too. maybe not to live in, but to spend a night in (preferably in Scandinavia!) :)

nice blog! lovely pics... her photo wall is fantastic. love the Lindman houses she's put up further down the page too. m...

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donuts

13 May 2011

Re: Would you lay different tiles in kitchen to rest of housKitchen Corner

May 13, 2011 2:23 pm

I don't know how well you could 'pull' a tile up. They are usually stuck down fairly well the the ground and usually come up in pieces! I thought this too. I don't think the different tiles will look too bad. It might look like it's been re-modelled or whatever, but I don't think that's such a bad ...

I thought this too. I don't think the different tiles will look too bad. It might look like it's been re-modelled or wh...

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donuts

13 May 2011

Re: Soapy waterBuilding A New House

May 13, 2011 1:07 pm

when you say the tiles have silicon, what do you mean? is it extra silicon spilled on the tiles that looks messy? if so then the builder sounds like they are being lazy! we have silicon instead of grout on the corners of our tiling in the bathrooms but it is supposed to be there.

when you say the tiles have silicon, what do you mean? is it extra silicon spilled on the tiles that looks messy? if so ...

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donuts

13 May 2011

Re: slab being poured in winter.....Building A New House

May 13, 2011 12:25 pm

me too! I was worried when it started raining on the day of our pour, but the builder was pleased. check out some of the threads in the concreting/paving section, you'll learn a lot about slabs ;)

me too! I was worried when it started raining on the day of our pour, but the builder was pleased. check out some of the...

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13 May 2011

Re: slab being poured in winter.....Building A New House

May 13, 2011 12:18 pm

not sure what the ideal conditions are, but some light rain immediately after the pour helps it to cure :)

not sure what the ideal conditions are, but some light rain immediately after the pour helps it to cure

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donuts

12 May 2011

bins in the bathroomBathrooms and Laundry

May 12, 2011 7:42 pm

I have ours in the vanity cupboard on DH's side so I don't lose any storage space :). We don't have one in the main bathroom.

I have ours in the vanity cupboard on DH's side so I don't lose any storage space . We don't have one in the main bathro...

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11 May 2011

Re: Shower 80cm wide?Bathrooms and Laundry

May 11, 2011 8:10 pm

Our shower's internal space is 71x71cm. I find it a bit poky when I'm washing my hair or shaving my legs but it's not impossible, and although it seems tiny compared to the standard 90x90 I've become quite used to it. We're 'upgrading' to a massive 80x80 - woo hoo, I can't wait! If you go with 80x8...

golly that does sound small! ours is 900x900 and I was going to say I wouldn't want it any smaller.

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10 May 2011

Re: Anyone bought taps and PC items off the internet?Kitchen Corner

May 10, 2011 5:39 pm

yep, I bought my pin mixer for our main bathroom from ebay, it came from somewhere in Australia but I think it was made overseas... in any case as others have said as long as you make sure it has the Australian standards watermark on it, your plumber should be ok with installing it.

yep, I bought my pin mixer for our main bathroom from ebay, it came from somewhere in Australia but I think it was made ...

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9 May 2011

Re: For those who have timber flooring in the kitchenKitchen Corner

May 09, 2011 5:58 pm

yes, mine is wood floor nailed and glued to the concrete. as far as I know, it's all fine to have the heavy cabinets & ceasarstone sitting on top of it, it never got raised as an issue and we haven't had any issues with it in over 2 years. I'm not sure how it could be an issue though? the weight...

yes, mine is wood floor nailed and glued to the concrete. as far as I know, it's all fine to have the heavy cabinets cea...

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9 May 2011

Re: Washing machine taps - where are yours located?Bathrooms and Laundry

May 09, 2011 2:29 pm

LOL my mum does that religiously too helyn but I don't. I would forget to do it wherever they were though ;)

LOL my mum does that religiously too helyn but I don't. I would forget to do it wherever they were though