Trixee's Passive Solar Build Perth

trixee · Jan 01, 2015 1:35 pm

Happy new year everyone! Thanks for putting up with me

Hopefully we will finally see some actual progress on this bluddy house of mine this year! :lol:

Melsie - didn't get to go table shopping but mum mentioned Jamal in Malaga is apparently very good, so will check that out at some point. How's your vodka & raspberry hobby coming along?

asha · Jan 01, 2015 1:54 pm

Happy new year to you too trixee - I cant wait to see your build come to life. It will be worth the wait!

Melsie68 · Jan 01, 2015 2:10 pm

Jamal very good I got my chairs from anthony murrys and they were from there .very good customer service . Had a few issues only coz im damn picky lol and they sorted them out .
Well drinking coz im such a slow drinker couldnt even get tipsy .lol . But put the kids to sleep at 9 and actually sat in my theatre with my partner and watch some tv . Havent done that at all since moving in .
Happy new year trix your house is going yo be amazing

trixee · Jan 08, 2015 1:52 pm

We have prestart next week! On Wednesday! Why is Wednesday not here yet?

I've also updated my blog for anyone interested: http://oursphouse.wordpress.com/2015/01 ... co-dining/

Keeps me half-sane while I'm waiting.

Rache · Jan 08, 2015 3:27 pm

Yay trixee! That's fantastic! Just had a look at your blog.Wowsers!!!! Your home will be in a magazine if your plans come to fruition. I can't wait to see it all come together. Very exciting.!:-):-)

trixee · Jan 08, 2015 4:09 pm

I have grand dreams, Rache, we shall see if they actually eventuate - I'll probably end up running out of money!

Treeseachanger · Jan 08, 2015 5:37 pm

Love the Endor garden!! That would be my DH's dream as well.... No wonder you can't wait for prestart :lol

ardie514 · Jan 08, 2015 8:03 pm

Yay for prestart trixee! Can't wait to see all your gorgeous selections

trixee · Jan 08, 2015 8:03 pm

Thanks Ardie and Trees. At this point I just want it over and done with, really cannot wait until I move in!

Rache · Jan 09, 2015 12:52 am

trixee

I have grand dreams, Rache, we shall see if they actually eventuate - I'll probably end up running out of money!

You gotta dream trixee! I am the dreamer in our lot too. I love that saying 'Reach for the moon. Even if you miss you fall among the stars.' As for running out of money....doesn't that happen to everyone that builds?!!!! ::smile::

Burnsfirsttime · Jan 09, 2015 10:34 am

Oooh prestart!! Such fun, I have to think it was my favourite day out of the whole build.

Treeseachanger · Jan 09, 2015 12:38 pm

You're nearly there Trixee, hang in there :lol:

Close second for me was when the cabinetry and tops were installed...

trixee · Jan 09, 2015 12:54 pm

Thanks Burns and Trees! Our pre-start is actually spread out over a number of days, so will get a couple more days of enjoyment yet

This one will be mainly to confirm the basic stuff so they can get the slab right and start ordering construction materials, so we need to be sure of placement of wastes and floor GPOs, general plumbing, and also roof and fascia colours. It should only take a couple of hours. They said if we wanted to push on with anything else though that we could, though in my experience giving away too much information at once leads to information overload confusion.

Treeseachanger · Jan 09, 2015 3:05 pm

I agree. It's too much in one day. That's really good that you can take your time, you won't miss anything (or at least not the really important things...something always seems to get missed unless you stick to a list :lol:

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yvonneh · Jan 15, 2015 10:03 am

Was excited to read your blog post about prestart!
Solid Doors! Unbelievable at that price you may as well stretch and get a wrought iron door

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yvonneh · Jan 15, 2015 10:17 am

btw our supplier of doors has solid (ie non glazed) ones (you can even get the ones from Bunnings/Masters) so I'm sure your builder will be able to source some well priced ones.
We are getting corinthian doors: https://www.corinthian.com.au/Products/Doors/Entry/

trixee · Jan 15, 2015 10:25 am

Haha, funny thing is we're also considering getting a wrought iron door as a security door after handover

Yeah the standard range is all Corinthian, the one I liked was the Infusion Blada, but that was the expensive one

trixee · Jan 15, 2015 10:28 am

For those that missed it, direct link to blog is here: https://oursphouse.wordpress.com/2015/01/14/prestart-1/

I was quite happy with how it went, although it highlighted how disorganised we are even after what seems like two years of planning! I'll do another post with external colour selections hopefully tonight after work.

ardie514 · Jan 15, 2015 10:33 am

Glad it went well and yay for dates!!!! The infusion blada is a good looking door but that's a crazy price for doors.

trixee · Jan 15, 2015 10:35 am

I nearly keeled over when I heard how much!