I have been reading this forum for a couple of years, from before we started building, through the build, to after we moved in and during the evolution of in…

I've planted quite a few pennisetum nafray around a lemon myrtle and also a quandong.
they were planted from tube stock - and as you can see, i've probably planted them…

When is the best time to prune most natives such as lemon Myrtle, quandong and blueberry ash? I have been tip pruning quite a bit and have been getting…

syzygium cascade 'Lilly Pilly' Cascade. great hedge bush. good looking red leaves at shoots. responds very well to tip pruning. i've planted a solid line around my fenceline to screen…

I planted a series of myoporum parvifolium - Creeping Boobialla around the base of my grass tree. more so at the edges where the leaves fall. i was going to…

i am at the stage of preparing the soil ready to lay some turf - but i havent selected the turf variety i want.
From reading the forum and speaking to…

after doing quite a bit of searching i managed to get onto a supplier who suggested using bactivate over olsens biogreen. apparently very similar, but the bactieria/micro thingys in the…

Alot of the talk about the use of molasses has been on turf and gardens. i understand that the molasses is for the soil, however as native plants are accustomed…

we had the same problem.
as the clay was so hard we needed a bobcat to break the surface before we hired a rotary hoe.
but before that, we needed a skip…

Hi all,
I have searched and searched, but have come up with nothing.
We are about to take possession of our house and although i have great ideas for the landscaping, i…

a few people of said, but just go for batten lights throughout and junction boxes outside (if can do). You cant get your occupation certificate with exposed wires - so…

i looked around for some options to reduce the noise transfer from downstairs. Our main living area is directly below the main bedroom - and there is probably going to…

Hi Lee,
I was quoted $664 for 10mm soundcheck to living, dining, kitchen and hall. probably more than what you would pay from a supplier, but it wasn't too much extra.…

Hi Leonard,
i've been reading your post since the start - it's great to see progress as we are also building with EB. your house looks great. You must be happy…

Hey, we are building with EB in the Newcastle area - first hit with the $3,000 region allowance.
re: Technika - i havent been able to find many reviews or reports…

the different soil types affect the depth and number of footings. the more reactive soils, the more movement due to moisture content.
basically, you need more and deeper footings the more…

I can't offer any advice re the DFT, but it may be worthwhile to contact Stockland. If it is a stockland subdivision, and they have several builders with rights to…

we are having our house 'bagged' with a moroka finish, it was half as much as render. looks like render but not as thick. Also, moroka is 'flexible', to a…

you must be incredibly frustrated! hope it comes very soon.
I am looking at the samsung LED's as well. they look like an awesome screen, great picture quality - and should…

Hey all,
I intend to install a 50-55" tv on a wall in my living room. extra noggins will be in place to support the tv.
I am just alittle confused about…

I am thinking of a very similar setup. I have been looking into some home networking packages and came across the Delta 8 network (clipsal). The Delta 8 sounds like…

I can't help you with the frame batten question, but i would definitely check with Port Stephens Council regarding the noise issue first.
Check the ANEF map and find out what…

make that 5 in newy.
congrats on finding some land close to town, there isnt much left.
tighe's hill is a great spot. like maryville, parts of iso and wickham - highly…

i'm in a similar positin to iTalk but we are building with a volume builder. we have signed a HIA contract and subsequently made a lot of variations. We are…

I am also building with EB. When we signed the contract they were very happy to explain the fixed build time. Have they confimed with you that they will be…

We are building a new home and are in the process of deciding on upgrades and all the variations etc.
I am getting a litte frustrated (no, alot frustrated) that…

m&m, i would be very interested in what certifiers charge for CDC's under the new housing code. I have spoken to building certifiers and been to workshops - and still…

We are having a similar problem. Black tiles throughout ground floor (including bathrooms + laundry for consistency), light walls...and then the problem - the kitchen. Thinking black (jet black) stone…

a '149' is only relevant if you're in NSW. It is a Planning Certificate under Section 149 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act. Council's are required to provide all…

The main advantage for anyone regardless of size is the time taken to process a CDC. ALthough some councils already have comply development plans for houses on larger lots, not…