Hi,
We built our double storey home in 2009 and moved in March 2010. I am concerned that we found a leak coming through the slide doors and fixed glass windows…

Hi guys,
A friend of mine gave me 8 pots of what she said, are ponytail "grass". There is no plant information attached to it, so I don't want to plant…

@spottydog: Thanks for all the good words. It is pretty daunting! My husband has been calling me Sisyphus (from Greek mythology) for weeks, which meant going through endless and unavailing…

@Maclaren: Thanks for the encouragement. I just felt I wasted resources for this project. We had the chance to create something nice, but failed. Well, as you would say, we…

@spottydog: That cordyline looks old and dry. Is that type of bamboo you're suggesting non-invasive? What if I put it in a large pot or planter?

I dreamt a bit too big. I wanted to be different from the rest of the houses in our street. It sure looks different!!!
In hindsight, I thought going oriental would…

A dry river bed sounds great! Where do i start the flow?

I still have black and green mondo grass (a friend gave me), around 8 pots. Its not enough, but she said I can segregate them. Will that work for "framing"…

The plants in there are hebe emerald green, acacia cognata fettucini, and weeping maple, and some mondo grass. The large cordyline has been there since we moved last year. We…

would appreciate your valued advice here. this front yard needs more tweaking. what should i do to add colour? The landscaper said to wait for the plants to grow, before…

@judie: that's a good option. isn't it they are a bit dearer than the double hollands?
@suh: i figured that i like the light-filtering shades too more than the blockouts. that…

just ordered blinds for the entire house but now i am second guessing myself.
we have sliding doors going to a covered area (glass size is 3000 W x 2100…

hi there,
we used grand piano half strength on the walls and quarter strength on ceiling/trims. works well with grey and hints of green.
i just can't seem to attach the picture…

hi mumoftwo,
we signed up with new look homes. we are on the fixed stage already. am crossing my fingers to confirm handover happening this month

hi guys,
just wondering has anyone know the performance of ONSEN split systems?
thanks...

oh strumer, now i feel bad for getting charge on this... geez...

Upgrading to Laminex Squareform kitchen benchtop costs us $400. The builder didn't charge for the bath, ensuite and laundry anymore.

hi ozzybird, we have similar color scheme -- walls and floors. we have chosen Grand Piano as well. but the builders design consultant suggested…

i thought those pamphlets are free for the taking am totally stressing right now in getting the…

thanks for this, michelle...
well, in the beginning, i am trying to achieve an organic look, because i like green. hence the choice of willow gum. considering most of the stuff…

Grand piano is not that dark after all. I like it.
Another question, Michelle: Should I keep the woodwork color lighter than or same in strength as the walls? Walls are…

thanks kerrin62...
Taubmans Willow Gum is a lighter shade of olive green. I have the card here but when I scanned it, it looked more like brown.
Since we are having grey…

just want to know if these selections go well together
Ceiling/trims : Dulux Grand Piano Quarter
Walls: Dulux Grand Piano Half
Feature Wall: Taubmans Willow Gum
Floor: Midtone Grey Tiles with Buff it Mortar
most…

hi guys... i know this must be the nth time you have read about external color scheme question. do you reckon this is okay?
Bricks: Sahara Grey
Mortar: Off-white
Roof/Gutters/ Windows: Woodland Grey
Fascia/Downpipes:…

thanks, guys, for liking the green. that confirms i am not alone. my hubby just proclaimed that he will not interfere with the…

Do you think this is a good deal?
600mm Multi-Function Oven H4212B ($1699)
+
600mm Gas Cooktop KM2012G OR
600mm Ceramic Cooktop KM520 ($999)
=
Total package of $2698
plus free
600mm rangehood DA3060…

Thanks, MagicJ...
Since the first picture is dark timber floors, do you think would it still have the same aesthetic effect with dark porcelain tiles, say charcoal grey or black?

thanks, kexkez...
here are the details from the magazine:
(1) Dulux Cucumber Crush (full strength) with Vivid White
(2) Resene Foggy Grey (no info on white)

here is the other file. thanks heaps.

hi everyone... i have done asking about hallways. now, i am going to ask advice about color scheme. we are going for our color appointment this weekend, and trying to…