gizben posted:What's wrong with my Empire Zoysia?
Is it a high traffic area? Compaction perhaps?
The center of my lawn (empire zoysia) also is a bit thiner and needs to be mowed less.
I think our dog rolling around…
gizben posted:Does your fountain use a lot of water too?
cool thanks for that, looks like there is heaps of info in here.
gizben posted:Does your fountain use a lot of water too?
We just got one of those water walls with the copper back.
Looks great and very happy with it but it uses a heap of water if left on 24/7.
We now…
gizben posted:Blinds Blinds Blinds
I recommend iseek blinds, we got all blinds from them and were very happy.
We got timber venetians, romans and roller blinds.
You have to measure and install eveything yourself though.
gizben posted:Ladies and Gents, step right up! Mernda & Doreen Residents
Wow what fantastic info! That should save me many weekends of unplesant food. I have that concreter coming down for a quote next week. It should be an easy job…
gizben posted:Ladies and Gents, step right up! Mernda & Doreen Residents
You know I didint even think of there. I guess your right it is out of mind. The bridge inn hotel seems to be pretty busy on a saturday night.…
gizben posted:Ladies and Gents, step right up! Mernda & Doreen Residents
Thanks! Any help is appreciated at this stage. We are currently in the process of deciding what are the good take away places in the area. Fish and chips is…
gizben posted:Ladies and Gents, step right up! Mernda & Doreen Residents
Hi Guys,
I have posted elsewhere but I thought I better try my neighbors.
I have been in for a 2 weeks (woodland waters)
Can any of you recommend a concreter from…
gizben posted:Concreter in Mernda
Hi All,
Could anyone recommend a concreter in the Mernda area. Anywhere in the Melbourne Northern suburbs should suffice. There seem to be alot in the area and im just trying…
gizben posted:Timber Blinds. Cheapa-Blinds online. Heard of them?
I highly recommend iseekblinds.com.au. It was clear and easy to measure and install. The blinds are of excellent quality. Im a very happy customer.
gizben posted:Urgent...pls help me with render color.
Red door and red garage door. We have similar colours to yourself with a jarah stained door and dawn (colourbond) panel lift garage door.
gizben posted:Shower Shelf
We found one at bourne bathroom center. They had a sale on the weekend. We purchased twin corner shelves, they come on a rail with a single mounting point. I…
gizben posted:Shower Shelf
That is much closer to our budget also 
Might have to give it a look, thanks!
gizben posted:Shower Shelf
Funny enough I went to both bunnings and E&S trading on the weekend. I wasnt looking for shelfs at E&S so I will go back and have another look. Also…
gizben posted:Shower Shelf
Hi All,
I was wondering if anyone knows where to get a glass shelf for the shower besides reece. They are awful expensive. Im also interested in what others have used.…
gizben posted:Wood Bath Mat
Hi all. I have an update. I have convinced a very skilled friend of mine to make me some bath mats. He is making them out of cedar and they…
gizben posted:Wood Bath Mat
Thanks all for the replies!
I would buy them if I can find one I like. Have yet to though. I want 2 bathmats and a bath caddy/tray. So if I…
gizben posted:Wood Bath Mat
They were $50 each. I have also seen cheaper ones at Bunnings but not as nice. For a few bits of pine glued together im sure I can do better.
gizben posted:Wood Bath Mat
Hi All,
I was wondering if anybody has ever used a wooden bath mat. I saw a nice example in myer and I was wondering if they work well. I was…
gizben posted:Anyone heard of Abey Homes?
IQ Living are very accommodating but the house will be built by Abey homes, all IQ's work is done by them. They are very fast, there have been some hiccups…
gizben posted:Has anyone installed a solatube or similar skylight?
We are getting 2 solar tubes in our house, installed by the builder. I think it set us back about $1100 for the 2.
One in the bathroom and the other…
gizben posted:Building in Hawkstowe- at lockup!
No I'm afraid our house isn't finished just yet, just passed lockup. Won't be too long though. I actually havnt walked around anywhere yet, I want explore the area when…
gizben posted:Building in Hawkstowe- at lockup!
Were in woodland waters just up the road. I know im jumping into your post but there isnt a woodland waters one! 
I…
gizben posted:Tips on how to get builder to hurry up already?
The problem with NBG is that they subie all their work out so there is no communication between the builder and their trades. My friends subie for them and your…
gizben posted:Brick Mortar - Flat or Flush / Raked / Rolled
We only had the option of raked joints, not sure why as I like flush and thought it would be easier for them. The builder however will only do raked…
gizben posted:Turf Zoysia
Thanks fu! I'm just getting info for the moment, I won't need to get turf for another 6 months or so. I like to plan ahead!
gizben posted:Turf Zoysia
Sorry to drag this up, I have done a search and didn't find the answer I was after. Can Zoysia be grown successfully in melbourne?
I have been told by other…
