Thanks Orpheus,
The Wisteria is stunning in Spring and the garden is a haven for bird life - gives us many hours of enjoyment.

Updated garden photos on
http://www.oursavannah28.blogspot.com

Welcome to 'The Avenue' and good luck with the build.
Enjoy.

Our BBQ area for ideas ......construction photos on blog as below
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Good Luck

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We have exposed aggregate driveway, paths and alfresco for continuity. Never wanted the maintenance of decks again....but still constructed two small ones …

Hi touchedup,
We have Tall Fescue turf (3 years old), always thick, lush and green. Late summer an infestation of 'lawn grub' took over which we'd never heard of nor…

Kymbo, you are correct - once the benchtops are on you will be able to visualise colours. Also note, the splashback is on starfire glass.
Good Luck

We have 'Beige Royal Half' Splashback with Beige Royal Qtr walls......scroll thru my Blog for kitchen photos.

Hello NatTabs,
Your house is powering along with Carlisle. I noticed we have a couple of similarities with our 'Carlisle Homes' - we have been settled into our 'Savannah 28'…

Hi Paula,
Over two years later we still love the Beige Royal Qtr - fresh and clean without being too stark. The ceilings in Natural White give just enough contrast.…

When we built with Carlisle I asked the same question with regard to the 'colour selection sheet' confusion .........
400 x 400 wall tiles…

Just finished BBQ project - bench top is 600 x 300 pavers in charcoal and then sealed.
Pictures on blog as below

We have Dulux Beige Royal Quarter on all walls, skirtings, doors and architraves. Dulux Natural White on ceiling.
The same colour on walls and woodwork gives a…

Water Feature under our Pergola from waterfeaturesdirect.com.au
Excellent company to deal with and thrilled with result.
Pictures on blog as below:

The Avenue Village Shopping Centre OPEN - Woolworths is excellent well done.
Looking forward to remainder of shops opening and completion of Waterways/Wetlands. …

If my memory serves me correct approx $150 for the large tin (10litres?)
Apply with a long nap roller in small sections; rolling slightly for the desired effect.
I have…

We recently used Dulux Medium Texture Render Paint on a feature wall. Found the product excellent and surpassed our expectations to achieve a rendered finish. Don't try to spread the…

Our developer requires the connection of the purple line of recycled water for all toilets. The developer states that all toilets must be connected to this, and Carlisle have quoted…

Thanks meowsy - very pleased with how the house has evolved.
If you go with the exposed aggregate stress to the contractor the…

Exposed aggregate with 800 x 800 saw cuts......looks like big paving stone.
Easy to maintain, excellent drainage, non-slip; love it.
We have deck too....will spend much more time maintaining this…

I would agree....Telstra will only waive fee with a bundle. If your connecting phone and internet with Dodo haggle with them to waive the connection fee for your business…

We got the T&T Package from Carlisle......Telstra waived the connection fee when we purchased a 'bundle' (April 2011) They were a nightmare to deal with and tried to bill us…

Boosho,
A family member had the same issue with large gap under single fence plinth due to fall of land; as the fence was kept level for estate regulation height.…

Congratulations a stunning renovation well planned and loved.
Many years of happiness in your home

We've had all over the years with previous homes.....love the look of timber deck but regular oil/staining is required to look it's best. Maintenance will be determined by how…