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Joined 6 August 2010
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13 years13 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
What am I doing wrong???

Don't worry about it Dollar... This is how I am learning how to change my brown thumb to green.

13 years13 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Scootergirl's first build

Just a quick update... Having my first family easter lunch (sill haven't fully unpacked - but family don't mind). Making Donna Hay's Chicken and Halomi in honey (fingers crossed…

13 years13 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
What am I doing wrong???

Thanks guys.
The landscaper didn't use normal soil in preparation, he only uses potty mix. Also the mulch is Tea Tree mulch.
Lisanne,
If the soil is potty mix, can…

13 years13 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
What am I doing wrong???

I have been in my new house for a month now and about 3 weeks ago paid a landscaper to landscape my property. I love it. The only…

13 years13 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Dave's Warner Lakes Mansion - * BAM! MOVED IN :-D PG. 9*

WOW!!! Love your house. Can't wait to see more photos....

13 years13 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Scootergirl's first build

It's been a month since my last post. Things have been busy. I took 2 weeks off the move in and get everything finished.. but that didn't actually…

13 years13 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Scootergirl's first build

With fingers crossed, tiling finishes Thursday, Driveway poured on Thursday also and Carpet laid on Tuesday 1st. I have booked the removalists for the 8th March and going to…

13 years13 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Scootergirl's first build

Some photos for you:
My knight in shiny red forklift (with my tiles):

We had the concreters out yesterday preparing for my driveway (didn't envy them at all, it was a hot…

13 years13 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Scootergirl's first build

I have just realised that because I have been busy organising trades and worrying about what could go wrong, I don't actually have many photos that actually show the house…

13 years13 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Scootergirl's first build

Well, I had PCI on 11 Feb with no major issues (mainly painting issues) which was such a relief (after reading some of the other threads on the forum). …

13 years13 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Scootergirl's first build

Just a quick update. Had a meeting with my Site supervisor and he advised that they have Handover booked in on 18 Feb.... ::stop::

13 years13 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
1.5mm vs 3mm grout joint when tiling

With the 1.5mm grout joint, does anybody think there would be future problems if the land is classified a "H"? I too are needing to make a decision about…

13 years13 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Scootergirl's first build

I am sure we are all in the same boat...... Just waiting for the building companies to come back from their Xmas Holidays....
I went to my house on Monday and…

13 years13 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Help needed... Who pays the cost of a retaining wall??

Thanks for your help everyone..
I agree with you all.... the retaining wall was built for a Home and Land Package developer across from me.
I can't believe they made…

13 years13 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Help needed... Who pays the cost of a retaining wall??

Hi,
Hopefully I am posting this in the right spot.
I am nearing the end of the building of my house and the serious decisions start. The land development that I…

13 years13 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Scootergirl's first build

An update...
My house has been tiled, kitchen cabinets, bathroom cabinets and a laundry tub. A bit of colour on the outside:
My kitchen cabinets (notice there isn't a drop cloth on…

13 years13 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Flaggie's Home - Master BR update pg.69

Hi,
Looking at your pics and congratulations your house looks amazing. I was wondering where you got your modular lounge from.

14 years14 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Jessica SA! After 2 long years....... We have fences :)

Hi Jessica,
I too, feel in love with your quilt cover in your spare room. If you could find the name it would be great.
Wow, I can only hope my…

14 years14 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Scootergirl's first build

Ok, more of a bombardment of photos:
03 Nov: Plumbing and Electrical

Installation and I have a door (green just won't go with the colour scheme I have picked out....

14 years14 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Scootergirl's first build

Thanks E1109, I originally had fans but I was trying to stay in my budget. I am late with starting with my thread as Electrics and plumbing have already…

14 years14 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Scootergirl's first build

I have a lot of photos as I am at the stage of the build where I may be locked out within the next couple of weeks.
14 Oct - Waffle…

14 years14 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Scootergirl's first build

Hi,
I have been an avid reader of this forum and thought it only fair (since I have watched many homes being built and taken many tips from) that I…

14 years14 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Could someone help me... what are these called......

How's your build going.... I too, am building on my own. My house is finally getting some bricks and plastered inside. I seriously can't wait for my house…

14 years14 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Could someone help me... what are these called......

Doh....
I have been racking my brain for that. Thank you so much....

Could someone help me... what are these called......
14 years14 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Could someone help me... what are these called......

Hi,
I was thinking of being a bit adventurous on my front windows but I don't know what they are called to try to find out if I where I can…

Could someone help me... what are these called......
14 years14 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Help with paint selections

Hi Bec2010,
the display homes is located in upper coomera, qld. Not sure if I can mention the builder but when I have worked out "pm" I can let you know…

14 years14 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Help with External Colours

Yes it is the card and also the solver building palette and also the exterior colours. I am now leaning towards solver stones throw...

14 years14 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Help with paint selections

Hi Bec2010, Solver Smoke Pearl is my choice for my new home. This colour is going everywhere inside. I have painted a sample which comes out very light…

14 years14 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Help with External Colours

I have to pick from Solver paints or Wattyl (which am only allowed to pick out of 16 colours). I have got sample pots of Solver Hawk and Wattyl…

14 years14 yearsscootergirlscootergirl posted:
Help with External Colours

Thanks Michelle, your help is very much appreciated. I am sorry, I couldn't find copies of the other colours that I could upload.

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