Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 185Aug 19, 2018 3:59 pm marz1983 wow couldn't be too much longer now how exciting for you. ~ Emma Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 186Aug 25, 2018 4:10 pm Big day today! NBN installed, prepped for painting and we purchased all of our curtains - silver blockout and white sheer s-folds Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ ~ Emma Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 187Sep 01, 2018 6:54 pm One step closer to the finish line: internal painting complete! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ ~ Emma Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 188Sep 02, 2018 5:20 pm Front door has been named Black Beauty. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ ~ Emma Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 189Sep 03, 2018 9:46 am I ave very much being enjoying your thread, however I was bemused to note that within hours of clicking on your previous photo showing the little dots (Williamtown fighter jets) I am now being bombarded with ads imploring me to join the Australian Defence Force. I'd just like the ADF to know that if keeping Australia safe is a priority, they'd probably not want to employee an ageing retiree with a bad back and bad knees... Anyway.. Just a comment on sound management. I'm building fairly close to a regional airport but not an overly noisy one (just light to medium piston aircraft and I like planes in any case). But I specified Bradford Soundscreen batts throughout and also Viridian VLam Hush glass throughout. In my previous house I had Magnetite and although it is fantastic for noise management it isn't very practical. Oh and that Koala thing on the roundabout is brilliant. Made my day! Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 190Sep 03, 2018 7:53 pm Love your black kitchen and your little shower ledge. Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 191Sep 03, 2018 8:15 pm marz1983 Love your black kitchen and your little shower ledge. ~ Emma Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 192Sep 03, 2018 8:19 pm Tomorrow is Owner-Supply Day and aaaall of these goodies (including the floor to ceiling heated towel rail at the back) have to fit into a Holden Cruze Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ ~ Emma Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 193Sep 04, 2018 1:17 pm Basins and stone in the bathrooms and the electrician is due back on Thursday for the final fitout. Getting so close now, I can't wait to walk through the front door and flip a light switch! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ ~ Emma Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 194Sep 05, 2018 7:23 pm yay to having working lights!! We are getting through it the roof was started today and looks maybe half finished, the bricks just need to finish a bit at the front. Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 195Sep 08, 2018 7:59 pm So very excited, it looks like all that's left is carpets, a cooktop and a very thorough clean!! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ ~ Emma Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 196Sep 08, 2018 10:23 pm That is looking fantastic! Loving all your choices everytime I see them, the track lights and brick colour look great! Bet you are getting excited now! Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 197Sep 09, 2018 8:07 am allblaqk That is looking fantastic! Loving all your choices everytime I see them, the track lights and brick colour look great! Bet you are getting excited now! ~ Emma Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 198Sep 09, 2018 8:52 am What is happening as regards the driveway and paths? Is the builder contracted to do those? Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 199Sep 09, 2018 8:59 am Mr. Sausage What is happening as regards the driveway and paths? Is the builder contracted to do those? ~ Emma Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 200Sep 09, 2018 9:09 am Thanks. I'm a few weeks behind you and am probably a week or two from dealing with the builder's concreter. I am starting to wish I had gone independently, however I well remember before signing up (and even since then), finding alternate concreters was almost impossible - most never got back to me and the one that did was beyond hopeless with their communication. With slim pickings, I reluctantly went with the builder since the thought of having ongoing trouble finding someone for months on end wasn't particularly enticing. I am glad you have found someone because in my experience this is very difficult - especially in areas where there is a lot of residential building and civil works / infrastructure construction going on. Have you thought of light colours? I would be a bit worried about black myself, especially as in this country the temps and UV index keeps climbing the further north you go. Well these guys are not looking good... I sent them a written enquiry last week and they have not yet replied. If they cannot respond to a simple… 4 10636 I looked into it a few years ago and my conclusion was to just build a carport that will support panels and get a system installed separately. The company I looked at had… 1 6485 hi guys. Please be nice. First time home builder in Qld. 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