Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum Re: Our Owner Build adventure! 21Jul 07, 2009 10:59 pm I'm back - only very quickly though as time is precious these days (especially when both kids are asleep!) I'm sure most of you understand! We had a baby boy in May and moved in to our new home about 5 weeks ago. Blog http://www.lenora22.blogspot.com/ is updated with some pic's, including my infamous GREEN kitchen! Though I haven't taken many pictures of the finished product...I will try and do that in the coming weeks so you can all see what a fab job we did All the best to everyone (new and old) with your builds, I am still checking in everynow and then and always respond to PM's so if you need anything don't hesitate to ask.. Cheers Ruth Ruth -Bought house in Melbourne inner burbs, knocked it down & now...we are owner builders! Completed OB project and moved in to our new home with our new baby in May 2009! Re: Our Owner Build adventure! 22Jul 08, 2009 7:07 pm Congratulations on both counts Ruth ! May the one grow healthy and the other be all what you've wished for. 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: Our Owner Build adventure! 23Jul 08, 2009 10:45 pm Hi Ruth & Luke & so very well done, lovely home, a new baby & under budget - thats fantastic news all round. love the new pics on the blog - whooooo those floors r to dream of - greaaaaat slow down a bit now both of u & enjoy the new home & young family - spring will be a great time to get into the outside jobs after u both recharge the batteries. i truely hope as the family grows up & if u feel the need u might do it all again, its a great way to have nice houses & just get a little bit further ahead each time. again well done & our very best wishes. cheers Tony. Re: Our Owner Build adventure! 24Jul 09, 2009 1:26 am wow ruth LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT congrats guys time to enjoy stay safe happy building Re: Our Owner Build adventure! 25Jul 09, 2009 1:20 pm Oh, you have a timber feature entry like George wants!! Dont forget to update the Melbourne OB tradie rec thread if you have any to add Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! Re: Our Owner Build adventure! 26Jul 31, 2009 8:07 pm Hi, I left a message on your blog but found you here so I will asky my question here. Can you please tell me what product you used for your timber flooring, thanks heaps. Sonya Picklemouse's House - We have dirt and photos to prove it viewtopic.php?f=31&t=16548 http://picklemouse.blogspot.com Re: Our Owner Build adventure! 28Aug 01, 2009 12:11 am Hi - thanks for the compliment re the floors...they are Tassie Oak with semi gloss polish. We love them and they are (along with the kitchen and ensuite shower!) my favourite part of our new home!! Supplier - Britton Timbers http://www.brittontimbers.com.au/ Polish product - TOBY Unithane (Semi Gloss finish) - http://www.toby.com.au/system.htm Polish by - I don't have it in front of me right now, but I think the name of the company was 'The Floor Man' and when I googled it this is the number that came up - 0488 671 355. I can check my records when I unpack the study if it's not right(on my "to do" list.....) Anyway, the guys were great and they did an excellent job! The cleaned up after themselves and treated our place very well with hardly any marks on the skirts...and the price was very good as well and well worth having it done by the experts! Hope this helps....By the way...I just updated the blog with some more pictures of the house... Cheers Ruth Ruth -Bought house in Melbourne inner burbs, knocked it down & now...we are owner builders! Completed OB project and moved in to our new home with our new baby in May 2009! Re: Our Owner Build adventure! 29Aug 01, 2009 12:24 am Hi Ruth I Just looked at your blog, your house looks amazing! I absolutley love your wood floors. Congratulations on your new baby too...must be so nice to have your house finished and the "stress" of building over and all moved in with your new family! Goodluck with the gardens/landscaping...cant wait to see what you's do! Nicole Sorry but you have a crap builder. Probably too late now. For our last build I only spoke to builders who would allow me easy access (at no cost). I used my own sparky… 10 9820 If so what were the "special circumstances" under which it was granted? "Note: If the development consent is for 'dual occupancy' an owner-builder permit can only be… 0 14069 Waiting for the interest rates to go down is also waiting for the building prices to go up, you will likely lose. Perhaps you can get the builder to lock up stage, but… 4 3656 |