thanks Fu Manchu, this is the information I was looking for and a lot more. I'm sure anyone looking for help on this subect will find this page a good…

I have found many of my small veggie seedlings are getting eaten by slugs and snails once I plant them out so I would be interested to see how other…

that article at choice is over 5 years old which is a long time in software and it's a shame as it is a good review. The most suited software…

I got a quote for a new solar hot water system and they said the rebates don't end in June and they have been extended. I'm not sure for how…

ok thanks, I will look into that.

thanks for the new idea, it is certainly something to consider but I have thought wall paper was a bit old school these days and painting is the way to…

thanks everyone for your feedback and especially to downtime as this has really helped and I will print out your great list

Myself and my neighbors property have quite large swells in the ground in our sections. I never really noticed them or took much notice when I viewed the property but…

Yes but that is part of Cad from what I understand, I thought there would be specialist landcape software but I'm sure that is great too.

I found out that the lounge & rooms don't have asbestos, just the laundry and kitchen. So thats good as it would have made it difficult to renovate these rooms.…

From my own research it looks like landscape pros use AutoCAD and plugins. I'm a bit surprised there is no really high end pro specialty landscape software on the market.

thanks a lot Homeone, I picked up my tickets today from my postal box

Hi, I'm still hoping that someone can give me some feedback about how to smooth my walls and get rid of those ugly dividers as seen in the photos above?…

I sent my pm a few days ago, thanks very much!

Hi, I did some research and I contacted the man who carried out the building inspection and he confirmed that the asbestos is only in the laundry but it may…

Yes I that is what I'm thinking too.

thanks for the new ideas everyone. I will check them out over the next week....

thanks for all the great ideas

no that doesn't scare me as the building inspection said it has some asbestos. I'm not certain what asbestos looks like but I'm guessing it looks like a cross between…

Clay soil will love some sand and it will help break it down, especially if you add some lime too.

Exactly my thoughts. I lived in NZ most of my life and I came back here recently to live. My friend in Sydney built a garden and I was surprised…

I'm looking at a solution for a cheap but lasting fence to go over the current wire fence in place at the back of my yard. I have neighbors at…

ok thanks a lot

Does anyone know how long it takes to get your rebate bacK?

thanks Fu but none of them have made it clear on a good software for Australia. This is why I wanted to start a new thread and get some feedback…

Is the wall gritty like sandpaper rough or is it up and down, undulating rough? What is the surface made of that you are trying to "flatten" - plaster, board,…

I think it's rougher than what you think. It's hard to describe but this is not a new home with a little rough patch. This is a home built in…

I have searched and there was no clear answer on this subject, the last person who questioned it never got a reply.
As for "Punch NextGen Landscape Design", Punch seem to…

Hi, coud someone please tell me what software is available for designing outdoor gardens and landscaping for Australia?

My interior walls have a very rough finish, it is quite an old house (built in 1960). The previous owner has painted the walls with a sickly brown but I…