Monday 20 May 2013

Great Surprise! A Big Thanks to Hotondo!

Making some final adjustments at the contract signing I asked for some shower niche's (shelves built in the walls). I have smacked my head on that many shower shelves in my day I thought I would do myself a favour. The following day I received bad news from the council that I would need to spend $4500 on acoustic windows on my stacker doors and windows due to being in a "noise corridor." Due to such an large unforseen cost I gave up the niche's and counted my pennies. Just to found out today that the builder included them anyway for me as a surprise! Couldn't wipe the grin off my face!!
Thanks Hotondo!


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Second guessing the carpet selected

I was worried it was a bit too late to change my mind on the carpet but with Hotondo it didn't seem an issue at all! I ended up going to more of a charcoal colour than the grey I had originally chosen. I am hoping it is going to add enough contrast without closing up the rooms.
They are 90% wool and 10% blend
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Slab down, Frame Up!

So much has happened in so little time!
My builder warned me of this... once the slab is down it is full steam ahead!


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The waffle slab went down and not soon after the slab!

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The excess soil was removed and spread around the block

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The following week the frame went up! The house was starting to look like a house!
I received a lot of feedback from my family and friends about how clean the builders were. I bet the Mrs wishes I would learn a thing or two from the builders...



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The roof has just started going on and the house is wrapped! Windows and Front door in.

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The media room taking shape!
I like how they have left the cover over the front door for protection, soooo tempting to take it off.