the nursery on the weekend near me told me to grab a trailer full of cow manure and rotary hoe it in. They told me the gypsum is for…

Thanks Jazzie - I got nervous and ended up ringing a couple of people here. I've booked in with someone else but I'll grab his number. I…

Thanks Jazz!

Thanks Jazzie! Am definitely interested in your guy then! I'd rather get someone recommended!

I'm sorry if this is in the wrong area but I'm in need of some advice!
My couch has been sitting at my parents house along with mice. There are…

I've got free boxes also - I've got boxes from Bunnings at the front of their store for free, at my work (grabbed the paper boxes - photocopying and printing…

Hi everyone,
I've had a few people advise that I should get some sort of protection on my timber flooring eg. a varnish etc.
I'm just wondering what others have done or…

I got my blinds and security doors through uniblinds in Melton. They were extremely cheap (I've used them before) and good quality!
They do free install also!

thanks for the tickets - much appreciated!

Good luck mellybuilding I hope it all goes well!

Got a quote back for $5364 for a small decked step and a 6 x 3.5 m decking
- merbau timber
- hand nailed
- oiled deck
Does this sound reasonable?

would love to see some photos and possibly get the number!

So I thought I would add updates based on my house also.
I went yesterday to catch up with my carpenter as I'm getting a quote for the decking and possibly…

I've just asked for a quote for 6 x 3.5m deck so thanks for posting your price. I know if mine comes in too dear! Fingers crossed it's…

I have to say I don't regret spending more on my bricks to get ones I was happy with. I look at all the ones that have the bricks…

Bugger! Can these be hired out?

Brickie - I might take another look, it didn't look that high on the plans and they had a dirt step allocated for here and the other entrances.
Zeke - Thanks…

You're probably right - but I took in the fact that Laverton Stn has a police station opposite and Sunshine (a few of my friends live around there) have had…

I went with the Karinya Blend - you have it as one of your choices. I liked the smooth surface, wasn't really keen on the crinkled look of the…

thanks mellybuilding!
Yeah one side is fairly reasonable in height, but around the laundry area you have to have someone hold your hand to get outside the door! I…

thanks mellybuilding - good luck with the rest of yours also!
I've been using flickr for posting photos up - here's the link http://www.flickr.com/photos/melbedggood/sets/72157612127442284

The build has been pretty good - they put some things in the wrong spot but they've either picked them up or I have and they have been pretty quick…

oh good Adrian! I'm glad there is a ruling about it - I might get my own building inspector to come in to do a report.
I'm in Melbourne - building…

thanks guys for replying!
I've talked to the SS regarding it and he's only mentioned a step and the fact they won't bring dirt in, only use what is around (which…

Edited: I'm going to add my updates to the house here also and have just edited my existing topic for this....
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Hi everyone,
I'm currently in the middle of a build…

My reason for buying in Tarneit over Brimbank Gardens was the railway line not being electric. I currently live in Melton and it would be the same service -…

Thought I'd poke my head in after reading this topic and mention I bought in Stage 12 in TG. The plastering is almost complete.
I was wondering if…