
Pool Builder in Brisbane fibreglass
We went with Narellan. Pretty happy with them overall and love the pool. This is our 3rd (the first 2 were concrete, and this one is by far the easiest…

Decking using sustainable wood?
I don't suppose anyone knows of a reputable timber yard in SE Qld (Gold Coast)? We want to deck our back verandah in either spotted gum or grey ironbark…

Doing it with green.....show us here!
My new green tablecloth. Well, actually, its a sarong, but I prefer it on the table than on me

White cabinetry and white stone bench - what colour splash?
Ours are mid grey polished porcelain tiles.
The beauty of white cabinetry / white stone bench combo is that you can put whatever your favorite colour is as your splashback !!!…

Show Us Your Splashback
Hi builderforlife,
I use the Photobucket site.
Upoad your photos onto Photobucket. After you have uploaded your photos, hover your arrow key over desired shot & then click on the…

Tree Selection - Oran Park (NSW)
Hi dvestate.
One of my very favorite deciduous trees would have to be the crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia).
Its a deciduous, vase-shaped tree about 6-8m tall.…

Coffee Machine under $500
Apparently the Map coffee pods can also be used in the Aldi coffee machine (for those that don't like the Aldi coffee). You can buy Map pods from Harvey Norman…

Interior Paint costs - DIY vs Professional
If your other half's parents are experienced in interior painting & are willing to help you out, I say go for it. At least the house is empty, which makes…

“The Block”
Here, here !!!
What a novel idea - a renovation show that lets the competing couples actually renovate.
D/h & I can only…

Will this timber table match my grey house...? I got it!
We have an almost identical style & colour scheme to you . I would be trying maybe white chairs with the table so it ties in with the rest of…

Whats the problem with a light coloured roof - eg surfmist?
I've seen a house in a new estate that used surfmist for the roof, shale grey for the render & dune for the pillars. I thought it looked really good.…

Why does H1 run like a dog....[Resolved]
Since I've joined H1 this computer seems to get viruses on a regular basis. Could be a coincidence but this particular PC isn't used for too much else.

Conservative colors - why!?
I'm with Stormy on this one. I like a neutral palette so then I can accessorise with lots of my favourite colours. I get tired of rooms looking the same…

okjorg's build
"Peanut butter jelly time ...."
Oh, and very much liking how the house plans are coming along (been watching in stealth mode).

Our Sea-change Adventure - Garden Photos
Just found your thread.
Love your design. Particularly like the shot you've taken from the inside of the house, looking towards your front door…

The 60 thousand dollar step
Gotta love the David Trubridge lights. His furniture is pretty amazing as well.

Which trees to plant to replace Sheoaks?
Speaking of frangipanis, there is an online nursery www.sacredgardenfrangipanis.com/
They sell many, many different varieties. Your requirements reminded me of a particular one I…

stuff up with colours - should I leave it or fix it??
I'm with everyone else. I like it as is.

Front door colour for a blue grey house
I really, really like the softer yellow in Dreamer's last 2 examples.
A red door…

Help me save this tree.
Your street tree is an oak. The cambium layer on the trunk has been damaged & the tree is now susceptible to disease, rot & pests. You could possibly get…

street numbers
Hey Newlyweds, betcha never expected to open up this ol' can of worms ...
Back to your original, innocent question - if you cannot find a local supplier, try

Help me find a plant
If you could take a snap of the one at your local shopping centre & post it on here, someone should be able to I.D. it.

street numbers
Yep, 3 times in fact. First time, a car came out of a one-way street the wrong way & hit me. Second time was when someone reversed out of their…

Building a New Pool
Hi KT. Its the horizontal mosaic tiled area on the left. There will be 4 water bubblers coming from the plumbing which you can just make out in the photo.…

Building a New Pool
Our coping hangs over (see photo) & was both bedded with cement & glued. This was all part of the original quote - not extra, as this is how they…

street numbers
We have a s/s numbers that are lit up so hopefully no mistaken identity police raids (FYI - most houses do not have illuminated numbers, stainless or otherwise).
I…

Building a New Pool
Hey PB,
We had a pool put in by Narellan around 9 months ago. We are in SE Qld so arranged it through their Yatala branch. There were no hidden "additional"…

Are you building a "Mcmansion"?
Oh Dee - listen ... the silence is deafening.
Wait a minute - I can hear crickets.

Nara Native Turf - New Turf Variety
I'm interested in anyone that's got a Nara lawn as well (photos please).
D/h & I drove from the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast where there is a…

Show me your kitchen...
Lovely deep blue . I hope you intend to show it off with some under cupboard lights