wordsalad posted:Need a rug for under my dining room table. PICS
I agree! I think it would look better with a rug, not patterned. With the carpet hemming, they can put a black fabric border on it (about 10cm) which looks…
wordsalad posted:Which type of Timber Flooring & best suited Underlay
Hey Lex - It's not that cheap (because it's imported wood, and we also got quoted for the 220mm wide boards, much larger than standard) approx $150 per sq metre…
wordsalad posted:Which type of Timber Flooring & best suited Underlay
Yes - I have found something similar that we are going to go with. They are imported timbers and absolutely stunning. We're going with american walnut - I've seen it…
wordsalad posted:Selling your own home
We had a great experience with a real estate agent. Many years ago now but we wanted $480K (the max any unit had gone for in the block was $472…
wordsalad posted:How many quotes and who did you use?
We're not quite up to the kitchen bit yet, but have done a little research and are on the north shore. DK kitchens look stunning. If your quotes do come…
wordsalad posted:Major reno in the 'burbs' - a quick Hi to all :)
Hi Seeking solutions - What a stunning home! (and great location I'm guessing too) I'm inspired! Wish I'd joined this forum earlier and followed your build along. I really love…
wordsalad posted:what timber is this?
Maybe a bit of a weird suggestion, but is it even all the same timber? It looks like they have created a box shape around the lounge and then shaped…
wordsalad posted:Would this buffet go okay here?
Love the buffet, but I think introducing a different timber might not work so well. You already have 2 timbers with the floor and dining setting which really complement each…
wordsalad posted:Oh oh too much white?
Definitely not too much white - will look great with your dark boards and I love the Ice Snow. I agree with the others though, go the darker walls if…
wordsalad posted:Built-in BBQ & outdoor room
Wow Bec, that sounds absolutely amazing! Just checked out your blogspot too - what an exciting project you have! I'll look into the electrolux BBQs
wordsalad posted:Built-in BBQ & outdoor room
Has anyone researched built-in BBQ's and is able to give me any advice/product recommendations? It's for a 4x6m covered entertaining area. Did you get LPG and convert to plumbed natural…
wordsalad posted:Hi - Sydney newbie
Hi seeking solutions. We're on the north shore. Thanks for the advice. Will take some "before" pics in preparation!
wordsalad posted:concrete benchtop
Ha ha you are too funny onc 
! You have given me some food for thought tho 
wordsalad posted:Fencing - how does it work?
There is a Dividing Fences act in NSW - we have friends who threatened neighbours with using this to make them pay for half! I'm sure other states are the…
wordsalad posted:concrete benchtop
Hi Onc - We did a bit of research a while back and can't find the exact companies etc, but maybe "stain" is too strong a term, this company says…
wordsalad posted:Concrete slab vs bearers/joists/footings
We've got a structural engineer coming out next week for construction design of a rear extension of our existing house. Apparently the new part can either be a concrete slab,…
wordsalad posted:Hi - Sydney newbie
Hi everyone - Starting a reno project in Sydney, a revamp and rear extension to an ugly duckling 1960s red brick house. Very excited, but know next to nothing about…
wordsalad posted:concrete benchtop
We looked into these a little - I agree they look amazing! Apparently the concrete is fairly porus and does stain. Not sure exactly it compares to granite/other natural stone,…
