
Owner Builder for Pool - Would you/have you/would you again?
Hi Sandra!
We recently had a pool constructed by a smaller pool company. At first we were daunted by the costs quoted by some "larger" pool companies who didn't include everything…

Where can I buy a modern coverlet/comforter
I saw some gorgeous coverlets at Harvey Norman of all places!!!! They were also on sale at the moment They had a gorgeous…

Finishing off our pool.
Thanks for the nice comments guys . Fu, the stainless steel screws were all pre drilled too! (apparently a bit of a…

Finishing off our pool.
I thought i should come back and post a photo of our almost completed pool. We decided to have travertine pool coping and decking around the pool, that way when…

Anyone grown this: Elaeocarpus reticulatus (Blueberry Ash)?
I was also going to trim the branches from the bottom and make it more "tree" like i guess but thought i would give it time to adjust first!! …

Anyone grown this: Elaeocarpus reticulatus (Blueberry Ash)?
Hi Kek,
I have one of these in my front garden, but the "pink form" My one is only meant to grow to 4-6m tall and 3-4m wide. I will…

What are you sick of seeing?
I think i would like to add that i am sick of seeing beautiful houses wrecked by using too many colours on the facade.
Seriously, there is a huuugggeee designer built…

Help me!! Master bedroom decoration...
Looks good! Very Bold. Maybe an upholstered bedhead and a pelmet for some sheer curtains? Just make sure the bed linen is quite plain and subdued. Good luck with it...you…

Monster's Build - 8 Weeks After Handover 22/02/10 PICS
Everything is looking great, the kitchen is lovely too, with the curved island. Nice to see something different! Bathroom tiles are lovely too

Our First BLUE EGG!!
Everything is just gorgeous kyton!. The dash of colour in the laundry is brilliant (would make me WANT to do laundry! hehe) Also…

Looking for a post - online shopping sites
May be in the show us your christmas decorations thread? I know SuH did some online shopping (and got her gorgeous black xmas tree) I am not sure how to…

Xmas decorations…..again!
It's good to know that we are all guilty of hiding the kids decorations !!!! I ended up putting our old christmas tree…

Paint a concrete letterbox?
Hi Lisanne, I have just painted my bagged retaining walls with the wattyl solaguard stone paint. Came up really well, and has a lovely textured look. I did it mainly…

Xmas decorations…..again!
Lovely tree SuH. It is nice to see a different colour one....and i love the decorations.

Camellia Hedge
Love Camellias! I have planted a hedge along the back of my alfresco with the one named "Hiryu". Lovely hot pink flower. I had them ordered through my favourite nursery…

I need a deck built in Sydney.
We just had a deck built around our pool and are very happy with the job, it was about 58 sq m and merbau. Let me know if you would…

Correa Dusky Bells
Have you tried the nurseries on Annangrove road? There are a couple there that might stock it. Sydneys plant market can order some things in for you too, they are…

Pendant light height question....
Hi cazoraz, I don't know if this is helpful or not but the electrician can usually adjust the lenght of the chain/wire to suit your needs, so when they are…

Château TDL: The Backyard Chapter...the rains have come!
This is a wonderful backyard. really inspirational to see before and afters!. Congrats on a fantastic job, you must be so proud. (the front…

Xmas decorations…..again!
The decorations are all looking lovely ladies! My DH had a hissy fit when i put up our tree last week. I couldn't wait as it's our first christmas in…

JACARANDA TREE SUPPLIER
I was also going to suggest Downes! Great Nursery.
Also try Sydneys plant market, on 184 Annangrove road, Annangrove. Very reasonable prices, lots of plants in stock. Happy to…

Path allowance around a pool?
Every time i see your pool SuH........ sooo lovely.
I was going to add, that some councils require a specific distance to be paved/clear…

Cabana pics-new shutters
The shutters are gorgeous! they finish off the area beautifully.

Just when I thought it was over
Ah i know! I just don't think i am an adventurous kind of girl.....I do like the original suggestion though, And SuH has the kind of house that could pull…

Finishing off our pool.
That looks gorgeous!
Thank you so very much, my lovely DH was having a few dramas "visualising" it and i think the poor dear…

Just when I thought it was over
Just my two cents worth but what about the black and Giallo Zebrano?
http://www.laminex.com.au/controls/prod ... xsid=12462
I think it may just be me, I love the wooden…

Finishing off our pool.
Hi Everyone,
It has been a long time since i have posted but would really love some opinions on our pool. We…

How do I get rid of 400 tons of soil?
Hi digga 123, we just removed 100 tonne from our site due to a pool. It ended up costing us 2800 to get rid of it as i couldn't find…

Pool Advice Desperately Needed - Sydney
Hi Julesi,
How horrible about your pool! I hope you can find someone to finish it off for you. This is the…

Recommend me a retaining wall person!
HomeImprovement,
We are in western sydney and have just had a fair bit of retaining work done by a man named Bill Thompson. Great job and a lovely guy to boot.…
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As the title would suggest i have been browsing this forum for quite a while now and have decided to join in with my building experience!.
I am now in…
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Stay at home mum!