I should take them out before they get too big! Yes, I spend too long at nurseries! I like a natural look so a formal clipped hedge isn't my thing,…

Thanks JazzyJes. Yes, I am happy I didn't plant the magnolias there, but I don't know where to plant them anymore. The pittosporums are probably green pillar (though not exactly…

To update, I decided not to plant the magnolias in the north side due to reduction in sunshine. So it's all fine.

p.s. Other small plants I have already planted include: lomandras, brachyscome amethyst, crowea exalata, correas, tetratheca ciliata, callistemon little John, acacia glaucoptera, prosthanthera stricta, micromyrtus ciliata, pimelea nivea, etc. All…

I bought 2 x Magnolia Kay Parris in a 20mm pot.
1) Would this tree damage the concrete path or slab of my house if I planted it at 1.5…

My skirting was painted in a bright white and architraves are a little bit warmer white, and the scotia is the bright white colour as well because it was painted…

Thanks also to Ribbon and Lunchtime for your suggestions...its all done now, all white but a different shade of white, a little brighter than the architraves so it stands out.…

Thank you Malin Viktoria, and sorry for my delayed response as I have no Internet in my new house.
Your diagram was really helpful and now that I think back, maybe…

I have some scotia that isn't really matching the flooring so they stand out. I have a painter coming in today to paint all skirts. There are a couple other…

Sorry I had missed your message. You are right, flat packs always look like flat packs and it's not something I would enjoy in the long run, although I would…

I love cats with an attitude though, the more naughty the better--it's so funny to watch. Trying to imagine how your cute kitty can be so annoying....

Thank you Kayla and Carmel,
I will just use a waterproof underlay and not worry about sealing the concrete. That would make my life A LOT easier !!! Too much to…

My two external doors come with ordinary locks where you just push the centre of the knob to lock. These are really easy to break in, aren't they? I have…

I have another question...hopefully someone knows something about this.
Just to recap, I'm laying floating bamboo floors on a concrete slab.
I want to avoid sealing the concrete slab if possible, and…

Hi CuttingEdgeKitchens,
Thank you for the clarifications...Not sure which one mine are, as I did not choose them myself...but maybe it's 1, because I was told it was difficult to remove…

Hi EcoFriendly,
I'm not sure what method was used...sorry. Cabinet maker said it's hard to remove...so maybe it's wiser to place the flooring onto the kickboard, although I would still…

Thanks again Kayla Your kitchen edging looks great, I think I might go with silver trims too if my installer can do it. I don't…

Yeah, I'm thinking of natural, and I found them to be cheaper than the stained ones but no different in price to the coffee.

I want to put a floating bamboo floor in the kitchen (post-handover) and prefer to remove the kickboard in a newly built house. A carpenter is installing skirting after handover,…

Just to update, I've stuck with my decision to get skirting installed by a carpenter, but now I am thinking of what to do with the kitchen...maybe this is where…

Hi life221, could I ask what you mean by the "profiles"?

Hehe I was right (well, 50%), he is just beautiful! We are hoping to have a kitten join us once our house is ready

HN, I didn't have time to read through the entire thread, but is it possible to buy this "best carpet in Australia" and use it as a rug? Would I…

Happy to hear that you've been happy with your floors Kayla! I can't wait to live on bamboo Flooring choice can make me go around…

Kayla, I had a look at your thread Beautiful house.

Hi Kjw7,
Thanks for your tips! I have been quoted exactly double that price (your price) at the moment (cash as well), for less than 60 m2 which I heard is…

Thanks theoneandonly,
What type of floor did you put down? I was intending to DIY too...but there is just too little time and I worry that I would mess it…

HN, I still have not heard back from my local HN...could you help?

Thanks for your reply.
No, there is no furniture removal as it is a new build, the slab looks level as well. There is no skirting either so it should be…

Hi! I read your post yesterday and was hoping all will turn out well...and it looks like it's looking good. Very happy for you! …