A dream to build a house, a build to house a dream
Regrets, I’ve had a few. But then again, too few to mention. Those of you north of 100 will have no difficulty in knowing what I’m talking about. Not because you may have had some regrets over your century on this earth, but because you may have been in your prime when Old Blue Eyes, … Continue reading Regrets, I’ve had a few…
PCI. Three little letters, which outside of the context of building a home, mean very little. But within the microcosm of home building, it’s quite possibly the most exciting three little letters you’ll hear. PCI stands for the Practical Completion Inspection. Translation: the end is nigh! After the long and arduous journey of choosing a … Continue reading PCI – an exciting anticlimax
One of the enjoyable things about writing this blog is that I am occasionally contacted by readers. Some seek advice, others simply say thanks for writing something that has helped them, and then very occasionally, there’s a reader that regales me with their own trials and tribulations from their build. When that happens, it warms … Continue reading The right choices
We took a tour of the site together earlier this week. It was the first time that Annie has visited the site, and the construction has been going for about six months now! Needless to say that she was very excited to see the progress in person. And what progress! First up, we now have … Continue reading Tour de house
While on a run to fight the inherently sedentary lifestyle that has been forced upon us by COVID-19, I came across a rather peculiar sight: Don’t get me wrong, there isn’t anything peculiar about gyprock being delivered to a building site. But what was curious was the size of the sheets vs the window they … Continue reading That ain’t gonna fit
Following much agonising, we have decided to go with PGH’s Greenway brick from their sandstocks range. We loved the rustic texture and different shades of colour running through the brick, and feel it will be a good match for the classic look of our facade. Eden Brae ask that you choose your brick and roof … Continue reading Choosing the brick
The process of signing the contract with Eden Brae probably went about as smoothly as one would imagine considering that the builder is trying to get you to sign on the dotted line and commit a 5% deposit. You will likely encounter a charming contract consultant who is essentially another salesperson looking to close the … Continue reading Contract signing
“Life takes you unexpected places, love brings you home.” Since the arrival of our youngest baby in late-2016, we have been searching for a home. A forever home to embark upon the next chapter as a family of five. To summarise our long and painful journey so far, I'd say it's been littered with dead-ends, … Continue reading The Journey Begins
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