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Slab to FramingHi Buffy,
A few days for light weight stuff should be fine, tractors delivering bricks and dropping on the slab is a bit hectic.
60 days is not correct  Banks and ValuationsIf they can build the homes for the valuations they are coming back with then they should build houses as well as lend people cash i say!
I must admit it has me a little… Picking colours - HELP!Don't be afraid to mix wood with black, white and charcoal. You will see it everywhere when you go to display homes. We have moved from a Farmhouse and have all country… Site preparationI would highly suggest you contact the builder who provided the quote and ask them what their definition of 'flat' is for these purposes. For me, it was a fall of no more… Manholes for drainage easement.Was thinking if the area is flat enough, you could always lay pavers around the man hole and sit a shed (say 2m by 3m) on top of it and just… humble replied 8 August 2012 ago Building Hartley by Dennis Family Homes
We are building the Hartley 361 it's taken 4 months with many mistakes on the contracts. Finally we were told today that they are aiming to start building end of this… Building in SAIts definately a concern. The upside of building during a downturn in construction is a better price. The downside.............. It could all go pearshaped if the builder… Boults replied 8 August 2012 ago Evaporative cooling Unit Sizing/PowerHi Guys,
I didn't put evaporative cooling through my builder with a view that I will get it done after handover. My house size including wet areas and outdoor area is 283… redink - still waiting for handover
pci was done on 16 july. On 6/8/12 we had final inspection but many issues were still outstanding to be fixed / done before handover. We still waiting for handover. Can… CC101 replied 9 August 2012 ago CC101Aug 09, 2012 1:29 am juskiAug 09, 2012 10:10 am Waiting for NSW first home benefits?YES WAIT! Do not sign anything with your builder till the 1st Oct or you will only be eligible for the $7K. I rang OSR for the same reason as we have put a deposit on… DenBer replied 9 August 2012 ago Plate heightcan someone please confirm what is classed as plate height.
i thought it was when the brick work was finished.
if im right, then we were due for payment then, but we have… Easy Clean House Tips
We are having a tiled wall on a walk in shower instead of a glass shower screen. Our designer has it in her own home and says it makes it so much easier to keep the… juski replied 11 August 2012 ago juskiAug 11, 2012 7:54 pm stairs for OCThanks... I'll just buy one of those prefabstairs bolt it into the side of the house and give it some concrete at the bottom. Thanks Sirrocco, worked out perfectly and the… Cove cornice- ceiling height??Mitch the reason it works for square set is you pay a poop load more to make it work.
Personally I think the wider cornice looks better anyway. 55mm is good inside… mgilla replied 13 August 2012 ago Hi,
We are builidng with a local builder (no big company) so unfortunately don't have any colour consultants! We went and had another look at the bricks on the weekend… New houseHi I am not sure about that builder but I will advise who ever you go make you hire inspector to look after your contracts and do each and every stage inspection I think… SS called and seemed like a really nice person that is happy to work in with us.
He indicated that this Thursday they will cut and fill and prepare the block. Then next… Barossa DreamingHi Dreamcometrue,
I was thinking of moving the fridge as you suggested.The 'lounge' will be our dining room the alcove is for the wallunit. I'am hoping the kitchen… Gandj replied 14 August 2012 ago GandjAug 14, 2012 9:48 pm qonyxAug 14, 2012 9:52 pm AC27Aug 14, 2012 11:20 pm AC27Aug 14, 2012 11:25 pm Laminate vs Stone, cost and durability.Also remember these are the builder prices do there will be some added profit in excess of that you would find from a retailer 
We thought it was a no brainer for the… schoolYou can go to the myschool website and search local schools in that area. You can do a comparison of student population size etc but generally if your child is attending a…
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I hope some more people post so that we can get some ideas!
Big congratulations again for your key on Friday 
