Last year, I used Christmas tea towels to wrap presents.
This year, I'm thinking to use a Xmas stocking or pillow cases to wrap presents for the family.
I reuse ribbon for…

FWIW, my problem has finally been resolved. It took a while, but my builder finally came back with an amended statement: "The roof on the home must be light in…

Thanks for the information. So my "energy target" is 40. Not quite sure what that means, but I'm not going through the BASIX questionaire to find out either!

My sister uses chicken wire to protect any of her favourite plants from the wallabies. And if the plant grows through the wire, the wallabies help "trim" the plant back!
My…

Thanks Michelle for the link.

Does that mean Godfrey Hirst eco+ is the same as Redbook Green? just different branding/labelling?

My laundry was originally 2m wide. The previous owners added a 50cm cupboard, so that leaves us with 85cm walkway gap. We're currently storing some sporting equipment in front…

Hi all
Hope someone can help me:
* We're building a new house.
* We've chosen our external colours (with Colorbond roof in Dune).
* Our DA has already been approved by our council.…

Hi Michelle
I have a couple of questions:
1) Does Carpet Court sell any of the "green" SDN carpets? Eg, Redbook Green or Godfrey Hirst eco+ or another brand? Have…

I'm waiting to see if you're going to have a go at the 300k+ posts in "Building a new house". I'm sure a lot of posts get lost in there,…

No problems.
I like the new subforums. I'm finding so many more posts to read!

They're creating subforums. So there's a Laundry subforum under Bathrooms. Your post has moved in there.

Yes, it would have to be one of my favourite kitchen photos I've found. I didn't even notice the direction of the handles until you asked the question!
It's in the…

Thank you everyone. I will definitely investigate whether they will give me any offcuts or if I can use them elsewhere, as well as sourcing it externally.
I appreciate all your…

kerry-ann, my builder wants another $1300 for 2 bathrooms.
Is Granite & Caesarstone similar price?

Sorry, I knew I'd forget some important information: "Provide Caesarstone benchtops (selected from our standard range) with 20mm "Pencil Round" edges to the kitchen in lieu of standard."
I believe their…

My colour consultant suggested to have all the handles horizontal (she likes the horizontal line through the kitchen).
I, too, was worried about knowing which way to open cupboard doors,…

Would you pay $5K to upgrade your kitchen benchtops to Caesarstone?
That's what my project builder wants. And I really can't justify that extra expense.
Below is a floorplan of my kitchen.…

Wow! Nice! Will definitely be asking my builder for a quote.
Thanks for posting the photos.

Yes please! We're getting a suspended uncovered deck and am still undecided between tiles and composite.

Thanks adgn! I've been wondering when their website would be available again.
Thanks kdgirl! There are so many different suppliers to visit. I like the ones where you can…

Thanks. My google cache links have disappeared with their new layout. I must figure out how to get them back.
I finally have my colour appointment booked. Any suggestions how to…

Thank you!

Hi all
I'm wondering how everyone is going with Jandson? My plans have already been approved by council, but I still haven't had the colour consultation appointment. My contact isn't responding…

I found this photo on Beaumont Tile's website. Is this what you are thinking about?

I was going to suggest the left door opens. But looking at a photo of our display home, the door that opens is on the same side as the hall…

As bel suggested, put the ensuite in the study area, and you have the rest of the space for the WIR, a sliding door to close off the WIR, no…