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8 years8 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Our Villa 24 @ Karinya, Point Cook. 3mth Maint. 6mth late!

Hey mudassar!
Glad such an old blog could help!
I must agree some of the sandy color texture did come off the brick after the wash. But it still retains the color…

10 years10 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Our Landscaping journey! Bamboo is reaching for the sky.

Yes these are clumping. And should get at least 10m tall here in the Melbourne even with a cooler temp. I'm sure they would do just fine in Albury. Probably…

10 years10 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Our Landscaping journey! Bamboo is reaching for the sky.

So another year goes by just wanted to let you guys see a couple of pics of our bamboo 'oldhami'. It's getting quite tall after this 3rd growing season. Some…

11 years11 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
building with simonds

Hey,
We loved the Valencia in Point Cook!
Got right up to the contract signing...
The price came in $40k over the quote. Not including the extras we selected at colour and electrical…

11 years11 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Our Landscaping journey! Bamboo is reaching for the sky.

Just an update of how our bamboo is progressing this year.
Most of the culms this year have shot up really well and they haven't even finished growing yet.
It really does…

12 years12 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Looking for LED Downlight Supplier

Hey there!
We changed over our cfl batten fittings to downlights throughout our house and used gu10 7w Philips Master LED globes in the new downlight fittings.
We got them from Masters…

12 years12 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Paths around the house - options?!

Hey Mrs P!
We went with concrete paths around the house from one side to the other. We had it all done at the same time as the driveway.
Check our landscaping…

12 years12 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Decking and Pergola Permit.....who did or didnt?

Be very carefull with not getting a permit. If its built and not to regulations and the council happens to knock on your door because you fight with your neighbour…

12 years12 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Our Landscaping journey! Bamboo is reaching for the sky.

Just thought to add a quick pic of our pencil pines.
They have grown so much since we put them in as you can see from the previous pic in…

Our Landscaping journey! Bamboo is reaching for the sky.
12 years12 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Our Landscaping journey! Bamboo is reaching for the sky.

Just wanted to post a quick update on our bamboo.
Some have doubled their original height since we planted them with most of the plants sending up 2 or 3 shoots.…

12 years12 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Two pergolas and a deck...

Hey there!
Agreed with all the handy diyers!
We had 32sqm of decking installed and used treated pine (I'm a little of an Eco freak and most hardwoods are not sustainable!) and…

12 years12 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Steel lintel not needed above rear door of garage?

I have never seen a garage door, front or rear without a lintel. Don't let it go, keep at them to ensure its fixed.

12 years12 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!

Your open shower is great and the red splash back really sets the kitchen off now it's all finished. Congrats to you! ;)

12 years12 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
How long did it take to get from start to PCI?? ANNOYED

This topic and question is one that's continually repeated.
I'm so over people complaining that they feel their build is going slower than THEY want or or expected.
You have a contract,…

12 years12 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Electric Mowers

Agreed the cord could be a hastle. I just mow away from the power point.
If anything thought id be more concerned about the battery holding less charge as it gets…

12 years12 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Electric Mowers

Great topic!
We recently purchased the $99 Ozito Electric Mower from Bunnings. It only has a 300mm cutting radius but thats plenty enough for me. We have about 120sqm of Sir…

12 years12 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Antenna Instalation Cost

We too are in melb and paid $250 for a hd digital antenna, that can be connected to 4 points with no amplifier. We only have 2 points.
I say shop…

12 years12 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Our Landscaping journey! Bamboo is reaching for the sky.

Finally got around to adding some reed and shade cloth to the pergola. So althought not water proof since we probably wouldn't be upside in the rain anyways, it looks…

12 years12 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Our Villa 24 @ Karinya, Point Cook. 3mth Maint. 6mth late!

Just a small update. Some of our older readers/posters will know our builder Formula Homes was terrible, slow and extremly irritating. Thankfully for us the went belly up after our…

13 years13 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
So what have you done in your garden today?

I must agree with the SW! Ours is finally invading the garden beds, the foot path, actually anything in its way. Finally seeing it grow is great. Now for a…

13 years13 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Ashkate's WCH - The deck is here!!!

Great news! Can't be too long now.

13 years13 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
My vegie garden and backyard

Have to agree here, you started with such a small space and have used it so well.
I feel bad now that i've still been to lazy and not order the…

13 years13 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Landscape and garden design

The front looks so much better all mulched up. Good work!

13 years13 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Landscape and garden design

Wow, I hadn't checked in on your thread for ages. You have gotten a heap done! What a challenge the front would have been with the pitch fork. Go you.…

13 years13 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Our Landscaping journey! Bamboo is reaching for the sky.

Hey there Mclaren,
We haven't done too much more. We are eagerly awaiting our bamboo to start shooting very soon, once it does there will be pics to share.
We planted a…

13 years13 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Better Late than Never - Our Fairhaven!!

It looks sooo good. And for a 1st attempt at decking with youtube and google as support he is doing a fine job! Well done.

13 years13 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Carters Landscaping now finished so here are the pics. 15/9

Looks great! I'll bet your chuffed with it. ;)

13 years13 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Our Oxford 28 with Cl@rndn - Vic. A few iphone pics ;o)

What a pleasant surprise! I fly home from Japan to some great shots of your place. I LOVE the ottoman. ;)

13 years13 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Formula Homes anyone??

Tanco I sent you a PM. ;)

13 years13 yearsboiselfishboiselfish posted:
Canopy rangehood ducting through wall

It's quite simple. We have ours vented outside. Our ducting goes through our roof/floor cavity to an external vent. We have a double story house. We had to pay for…

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