Building our House with Roseleigh Homes

Quite obviously TC has undergone some intense job retraining since he broke his foot. He is not allowed on a ladder so has taken on the job of  ”cleaner”. Not sure he has grasped the concept yet, or maybe he hasn’t gotten to the brush and shovel part of the course. It’s also possible that he wasn’t issued with a works order for that part of the cleaning so will have to leave that to those that are fully qualified . TC if I were you I wouldn’t give up my real job just yet. Oh, and BC, TC said he would never do this at home so we should be grateful. TC is also trying to gain work as as “fixer”. It’s amazing the lengths he will go too just to keep some of his clients happy. A word of warning though to both TC & BH, others are aware of the collusion between you two, so make sure you are fully trained in this area before you embark on your new career or you could both end up spending a lot of time together……….

TC Maybe you should clear the floor before you sweep!

How do I pick this up? Oh wait that must be the "brush & shovel" thingy they talked about.

Celebration time… No. 40 fix stage completed, Kitchen is in, so are the vanities. The fix carpenter even worked on Anzac Day. I do like the French Provincial look that M decided on. Kitchen was done by the same guy that did No. 36. Will have to get him to build some wall units when funds become available, should be sometime around 2020.

No. 36 is moving along nicely. Electrician has fitted all the lights and light fittings, fans etc. Plumber nearly done and they started  installing the shower screens. We are starting to think we are nearing the “H” word. Won’t jinx it though.

Looking at Laundry from garage entrance.

Butlers Pantry has shelves. Can't wait to go to Ikea!

Pendant Lights

Vanity Lights.... Hope we can see.

Living Room - Whoa soooo glad there is plastic on the floors.

Bathroom Shower Screen - I think

There is even a view from the garage.

Now do you think the Kitchen is big enough M?

Window Ledges and beautiful French Doors - Our favourite room again!!

Ensuite Vanity and there is a Spa bath somewhere under there!!

Kids Bathroom Vanity.... Hmmn 3 Cupboards & 3 Draws - 1 Missing???

Room with a view

We met with the guy who is going to “future proof” the houses. By that they mean lets run cable everywhere, then when you want to add in any automation it’s not that difficult to do. Particularly for a double storey. We are putting in a security system that can be accessed by your iPhone, we are also installing video intercom at the front gates which will do away with all these power companies interrupting our evenings. Oh and no halloween “tricks”.

Since TC has been back on deck and BC has kept him away from dangerous ladders, there has been an awesome amount of work done at No. 36. The electrician was doing his fit off, as was the plumber. Also the heating/cooling guy has completed the installation of both the ducted heating and evap cooling. The tilers have just about finished, so now the plasterer can finish off the cornice in the ensuite. There is still a little bit more painting to be done, but that will have to wait until all the other trades have stopped making a mess. I had better finalise the carpet or the furniture will be sitting on concrete.

No. 40 fix stage has started so this means house is locked up. I won’t be able to get any photos for a little while. We did see the truck turn up with lots of “bits”. Beautiful tall front doors, but not too sure about the shade of green M has gone for… Apparently the kitchen is in, so I will have to get down there during the day so as I can get an update.

The colour of the door stain is spot on.

Ensuite Taps & Basins

Ensuite "Rain" Shower & Taps

Bathroom Shower/Taps

See what I mean about "Green" Doors...... Hmmn not convinced.

Thank goodness TC is back on deck. He seems to have mastered those crutches extremely well, but just to be on the safe side we have eliminated all ladders from site. This is for our benefit, more than TC’s safety.

I managed to get inside at No. 36 today to get some long awaited photos. It’s a hive of activity there at the moment, with painters and tilers on site. The painters were working inside & out, so we are able to see quite a bit of progress this week. The tiling is almost complete, and whatever issues we have with Ceramic, Porcelain, Rectified Edges, blah blah blah, they are doing a beautiful job. None of the crap grouting & spacing that we have in our current house.

The electrician is scheduled to do his fit off next week, as is the plumber. Don’t know what happens after them, but now that TC is back we know it will happen. (Sorry LP we prefer TC)

Looking from Laundry through to Living & Rumpus Rooms

Ensuite Tiling looking from Bedroom

Main Bathroom Tiling (Grout just being completed)

Laundry Tiles looking from Kitchen to Garage

Laundry Cupboard

Posts have received a coat of Paint.... Preeety

No. 40 has stairs so I was able to go “upstairs” for the 1st time. Unlike others that were happy to use the builders ladder, I preferred to wait. Ladders are dangerous, just ask TC. I picked the same room for “H” as he did. Lovely views to the Dandenongs and if it wasn’t for those tall trees we would be able to see “H”s kinder just down the road. No. 36 now has Siberia envy.

The tiler started at No. 36 before easter, so at least something is getting done. Nothing else happening there.

We are trying to get quotes for front steps and the verandah. Considering how bad the economy is for most people, you would think the landscapers would be lining up. Anybody know a good Landscaper?

The bannister has a curve in it, but it is difficult to see in the photo.

Long way up. H can navigate the stairs but little K is still learning.

Top floor looking towards the void.

Looking down to the front door.

This room has been featured before.... Can't help it, it's our favourite.

No. 40 now has timber floors. They went for the spotted gum and it looks amazing. Master floors have done both houses now, the same layer as well. Gordon does a beautiful job and it is obvious he takes pride in his workmanship. We hope the guy that does the sealing is just as fussy. The stairs should be going in after easter, with the fix stage starting around the same time. Looks like No. 40 may be completed before No. 36!!

I met with Roseleigh’s plumber on Monday March 26th for a quote to do the drainage at No. 36, by Friday March 30th the job had been completed. We will keep his card for future reference. Hope he installs dishwashers. Nothing else has been done. Can’t wait for TC to come back.

Study Floor in beautiful Spotted Gum

Family Room Floor being tested by short person

Small Pantry (Well compared to the WIR it is)

1st Section of boundary fence

There is a lot of work going on at No. 40. The plaster including the cornice is almost complete. The timber floors should go in next week, and the electrician will be doing all the cut outs.

The boundary fence has been completed, so we won’t have the problem of people walking through our property. Pretty soon they won’t be able to walk along the YVW easement either. That has its good and bad points, bad point being we can’t take a short cut to Chevalier. M & C may have to get friendly with their neighbours and put a gate in their fence.

Nothing worth reporting on No. 36.

Top floor - Looking from Rumpus room to Beds 3, 4 & 5

Upstairs Rumpus/Kids Play room

Rustic Stairway!!

Family Room

Aaaaahhh Preety

We have the 1st section of our Fence

No. 40 is progressing nicely. The bricks have been cleaned, and they look amazing. The plasterers have finished their bit & now the “stoppers” (have to check out the correct word this week) will be coming in to do their bit. The Upstairs rooms are huge – I will have to send out a search party for H & K when I babysit.

No. 36 is still on the go slow. Painters appear to have done most of the inside and the garage, but there is a lot of painting to be done outside.

Our brickie came back this week and managed to finish off the brick piers for the gates. These will also look amazing when they are completed.

Brick Piers ready for the gates:

Painted Garage for No. 36

Preetttyy

Clean Bricks - WOW

More Pretty

Upstairs Rumpus Room

Family Room

I'd claim this room if I were H or K

No. 40 is really taking shape now. The plasterer – Brookes dad has been working hard (all long weekend) As with No. 36 he is very efficient. Thank goodness it was decided to put a window in the theatre/living room, it would have been very dark without it and M & C would have missed the view.

No. 36 has some of the Arch Verandah Beams installed. Glad we went with those, they do add the finishing touch to the front of the house.

We got onto a great brickie and he has started the brick piers for the driveway gates. Looking good. Oh, and for those that don’t know who Brooke is – she is a 12 year old gorgeous staffy. She is in charge of the plasterers.

Check out the finials

Master Bedroom Bay Window

Theatre/Living Room - Love the French Doors

Arched Verandah Beams