From a dog training point of view - for your older dog just be aware that dogs are very tactile so may not want to do 'business' on something that feels different especially if they are used to going on a certain type of substance. Which will make it easier for cleaning up your own yard but make sur...

As promised some new photos for you trees. As you can see some of the tubestock have grown impressively over the last few months, whereas some others have not grown quite so much. I'm just happy that they are all still alive, that's a win in my book!! http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/l625/stml3/I...

So beautiful. for asking about my little babies (the tubestock). I will update my thread with a pic and some info soon rather then take over your thread.

Agree with Forg entirely. You definitely require thermally broken frames or you are spending extra and still losing out. Regarding cellular blinds, I was also going these despite the expense - but hadn't taken into account our window handles (sliders and tilt and turn style) and depth and height of ...

The window sill is divine. Such a stunning feature. Keep those pics coming love!

Wow Wow Wow!! So much has happened I'm at a loss for words!! Loving the colours trees, and your garden is divine. So wish we had made a start on ours before we moved in. We STILL have so much to do. Jibs - re paint fumes. If you use a low VOC paint you won't have this problem. This is what we used t...

I had that same twisty shape in my last house! Just the bronze colour instead of white. Snap yet again!! Good luck tomorrow handover in 2 weeks - we never thought this day would come!!!

what a relief, the tiles have come up great, Phew!! Russian Toffee..that's what my interior is (far too lazy to choose different colours for different rooms). I love it too :D

Trees it's all coming together wonderfully! The green is gorgeous of course (slightly biased here hehehe). I love when the internal doors get painted it changes the look and feel so much, and with handles on WOW can't wait to see that! Not too long now my dear :D I'm glad you posted the tile pics, I...

I think I remember a featre in 'Sanctuary' magazine a while ago which featured a fire proof house. which might be worth checking out - go to the alternative technology association website and google it. Good luck with your build.

Boy have I missed some action in the last month! Love your 'boys' with the tile surround as well it is such a cute feature trees. I'm surprised that your benchtops were installed so early. My cabinets were done quite a while before the benchtops were, with it all coming together closer to the end so...

...I'd be happy with either....lol

LOL I'm torn - looking forward to school starting, yet disappointed that means I'm back to work as well..... I feel like I keep posting the same thing over and over, but gee your house is looking great trees. I can't wait to see the finished product...

Another lover of your oven here :D

Wow lock up Friday so exciting!! I'm so pleased that after all your delays things are running so smoothly for you now. I'm even sorrier that your baby was a 'purebred' by breeders doing the wrong thing. It should be a criminal offence, not just the emotional and financial costs to the purchasers, bu...

Nah - just think how much extra work is involved trees :(

OK so here are a couple of pics of some of my plantings. The last couple of months has seen lots of growth - in particular the kangaroo apple and some hemp bushes. I know that the trees don't look very big but don't forget they were planted as bubby tube stock 6 months ago, I am very happy. The rock...

I'm sorry too trees :( animals are complete family members as far as I'm concerned. Definitely want darker colour for thermal mass, it holds the heat better. Exciting to hear of another doing what they can to be sustainable too. Not many can afford the whole kit and caboodle as much as we would love...

Your garden is going great guns and your house shaping up beautifully. Happy New Year!