Which trees to plant to replace Sheoaks?
Prunus cerasifera 'Oakville Crimson Spire'. Mine is a deep purple at the moment and looks lovely. It did have a few plums the first year but nothing at all this…
Bentonite Clay - Bunbury W.A.
Hi Kex
$19.95 for a kg bag and they have some in stock.
Bentonite Clay - Bunbury W.A.
Hi
Parkland Garden Centre at Picton, Bunbury are selling 20kg bags of calcium Bentonite clay.
So what have you done in your garden today?
Hi Kexkez
Where do you get your zeolite from? If it is south of the river in Perth I could collect it for you. I am going to R.P.H. on Monday,…
Japanese Maple-Bare rooted
I saw two Japanese maples at an "Open" garden in Donnybrook last year. They were both mature and thriving; I do not know what variety they were or if planted…
Quotes for soil preparation and turf laying
Two young men who work for a retic firm did my retic as an "extra" job on a weekend. As they did such a good job I asked them if…
anyone built/building with content living?
I went with the Fleetwood. The promotion at that time was $7000 of upgrades or air conditioning, I took the upgrade. Had the garage instead of carport, extended the front…
Here we go- and go and go and go
It is all looking very nice kexkez, love your colours. Lucky you with a separate grill. I too do not have a range hood; I thought I was the only…
anyone built/building with content living?
Hi Cheetah
I am building with * in the Bunbury area. My slab went down on the 19th of November and I shall be getting the keys to my house…
Kids, Vagrants etc Messing with House during Construction
I was having a Mother's Day lunch at a local waterside restaurant today when my new neighbours came up and spoke to me. Their young son is really pleased that…
Keeping Fu Green... :)
Rest assured we shall have rain soon. I am due to move in the next few weeks, every time I move there is rain, heaps of it. It may have…
Outstanding "debt" from previous land owner
My back neighbour sent me a bill for $1200 for my share of the fencing approx. 2 weeks after the fence was erected and before I have moved in. He…
Perth builders - who to pick?
I can only reiterate what Pebble has written. I have just done a first inspection with my builder with whom I am very CONTENT, just some minor things that need…
Welcome to WA !
Jodie
I am building in Eaton.
My block is 686sqm., classified as Sand, thick grass cover. My estimated siteworks were $4156 and I have received my final account today with a credit…
Meter box - can they be painted?
Hi reaver
I live in W.A. My builder painted my meter boxes (gas and electric) cream to match my brickwork.
Feature tree for weird spot
I am approx 2 1/2kms from the inlet so hopefully that will be okay. I will build the soil up as you suggest, I used to live in the hills…
Feature tree for weird spot
Hi Fu
Will it grow in W.A.'s sandy soil and is it available here please? (The Forrest Pansy or Cercis canadensis) I am in the Bunbury area.
Thanks for all the great…
Here we go- and go and go and go
I went to the Field Day yesterday with friends, we got there early and avoided any parking problems. There was a local man (for me) who makes sheds and I…
Question about space (the final frontier) and bargains.
There is Ross's Salvage in Guildford, near the train station and if my memory serves me right, on the Great Eastern Highway.
Here we go- and go and go and go
I love your tile selection and your granite is stupendous.
I found a lot of the carpet salesmen in Bunbury pushy, I ordered my carpet this afternoon from Carpet Choice. I…
Pebbles progress ...living and loving
How tough Pebble, I am sure that you have had sleep less nights. I hope that you are in before winter, it certainly looks like you will be. I had…
Dulux Winter Evening?
Hi
Small on-screen colour sample at:
http://www.myperfectcolor.com/Match-of- ... 048247.htm
How old were you when...
I was 23 when I first bought my own home but I am building for the first time and I am in my sixties!!!! Better late than never.
Safer living car reversing sensors
Hi kexkez
I have just ordered one. Was at the Mount Hospital yesterday where you have to reverse park into very small bays so this Sensor will be handy for that…
Here we go- and go and go and go
Hi kexkez
Could you tell me please who did your phone point and were you pleased with them? I am building just outside of Bunbury.
Thanks
Guest Bedroom
As I do not have a laptop had not considered a pc/data point but my 18year old has one so will add that too.
I have not been able to see…
Guest Bedroom
Thanks for your suggestions they are really appreciated. I have my fingers crossed that the headboard with two side drawers will fit in, I hope that the plasterer does not…
Guest Bedroom
Hi
I will be using my 3rd bedroom for a guest bedroom when my adult children come to stay. I had a door put in from their room opening into…
Thinking of building with Content Living or Easy Living
I am building with Content and am awaiting the roof tilers. This is my first build though I have owned previous homes. I am very pleased with the steady progress…
Thinking of building with Content Living or Easy Living
I am building with Content and am awaiting the roof tilers. This is my first build though I have owned previous homes. I am very pleased with the steady progress…