kayandandy
Bottom flight of stairs delayed. Oh well! Should be starting on painting soon!
Glad your'e making good progress and have solved those issues. Which paints have you chosen ?
Chris
Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: Schloss am Meer .... our castle by the sea! 169Apr 21, 2011 4:12 pm kayandandy OH I often hanker for the days of draconian punishments!!!!! Strap wasn't draconian! Grandma's walking stick was, a little, but I tasted it only once or twice . Anyway, after an offence a whack or two on the bum was expected, born stoically, generally well remembered and successful. Quote: Completely by accident (okay maybe a bit OTT) we have managed to build a rather sustainable home. On that really hot day last week it was really cool inside! All that we need are solar panels and we will be in business. I hope that you'll report on the performance after you've moved in. We're very happy with the sustainability of our new place. For us solar panels're great, we got them cheap thanks to the 8K government's subsidy and never paid a bill since they're installed. Chris My father rode a camel, I drive a car, my son flies in a jetliner, his son will ride a camel.Saudi saying Re: Schloss am Meer .... new piccies 170Apr 23, 2011 11:21 pm Well thought it was about time I posted up some pictures to show you what has been going on!!!! the quality of the pics are not fab and I really havent caught the flavour of the house .... but you can have a little look see!
A view from the park. The windows on ground floor are living, first floor, main bed and ensuite and top, lounge for loft. the alfresco The glass sliders (they open one more and windows. There are louvres on each end ... to compensate for no aircon!!! The front door - bearing in mind the stickers need to come off! My wonderful builder in the bath! It is so exciting watching all of this happen and it is very tantilising as it draws to a close. I can almost taste the sea air!!!! kay Re: Schloss am Meer .... our castle by the sea! 171Apr 28, 2011 8:55 pm awesome job kay i sooooooo want to have a bath at your place its amazing absolutely love it you guys have done amazing congrats stay safe happy building Re: Schloss am Meer .... our castle by the sea! 172Apr 28, 2011 9:12 pm Looks absolutely fantastic. Well done. https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=44762 My Owner builder journey extending a 1930's Bungalow Re: Schloss am Meer .... our castle by the sea! 173May 03, 2011 12:47 am A couple of new shots!!!!
This is the curved wall looking onto the staircase. The little dark boxes will have wooden frames with twinkle lights. The back of our home! It looks like a wedding cake to me!!! DD posing in front of stairs!!!!! I took loads of pics but they dont do the house justice!!!!! We have an estimated move intime of 4 weeks. Hold thumbs it goes according to plan!!!!! kay Re: Schloss am Meer .... our castle by the sea! 175May 03, 2011 6:51 am Looks spectacular K...BTW we have a hardwax oil finish on our timber floor and love it. Thnakfully no nasty polyurethanes in our house! RF Build: viewtopic.php?f=38&t=34534 Flooring: viewtopic.php?f=7&t=39733 Chat: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=53303 Re: Schloss am Meer .... our castle by the sea! 177May 04, 2011 10:17 am After all this time on this board I still havent worked out how to change my heading!!! Anyways some updates Stiars and balustrades complete, Ceilings completed on top two levels Painting starting inside doors nearly all hung Two bathrooms tiled Outside plastering happening slowly. Last things on list: Ivan and his flooring magic! Kitchens and laundry cabinets in last bathrooms tiled! Floors About four weeks and this journey will be OVER!!!! Now for discussions withthe bank! BTW have just found out that Members Equity have an Owner Builder lending policy .... knowldege a bit late!!!!! Re: Schloss am Meer .... our castle by the sea! 178May 04, 2011 10:31 am omg kay 4 weeks how exciting is that wooohoooo your going to be ****** in your gorgeous bath candles lit a nice glass of chardy looking around at what you guys have achieved and start bawling your eyes out realising its all over and you made it to the other side. congrats enjoy your amazing home xxxxxxxxxx stay safe happy building Re: Schloss am Meer .... our castle by the sea! 179May 04, 2011 11:20 am To change title- edit first post in the thread. The house looks AMAZING! You should be very proud! (P.S. Will it really ever end? Or will you just forever being adding homely touched and decorating it? lol) Re: Schloss am Meer .... our castle by the sea! 180May 04, 2011 11:37 am It looks great! I love the shots from the park, and your DD is beautiful Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! The fastest thing a builder will do is bank your cheque, those systems work perfectly with lightning speed, everything else is slow burn. Just the way it is. 1 8706 Can someone please offer some advice? Im DESPERATE. Because I'm completely and utterly exhausted. How long are variations taking with other companies at the moment? We… 0 18466 |