We have pv cells, a gas heater and cooker and solar h/w service. Our electricity bill is around $400 a quarter. Maybe the eco architect was worth the money :shock: edit: We do have an inverter model r/c aircon which we rarely need to use, we were careful about windows and orientation and have 1.2 me...

Our house colours have faded after 9 months. The front elevation is south west so it does cop a beating in summer. We have a jasper and red front facade. Any clues on how to keep the colours vivid. We're going to repaint (who knows what the builder used) .... I'm thinking of using Pot Black with Ind...

square for me. I'd have to try them tho'. For me comfort is the key.

we've set up several ponds over the past 15 years. first one was a very old rainwater tank that had a cement base. We knocked it back until it was ground level then painted the black stuff inside (from Bunnings) to waterproof it. Put some large moss rocks around it, aquatic plants, low ****** ground...

We are very very new to the extension game. Can anyone advise what the average cost per sq is for a ground floor extension. ::study:: pick a number ... any number will do :wink: :D . When the quotes came in for an extension to our old house they varied from $900 - $2,000 m2. That was 7 years ago. I...

thanks folks. lovely supportive comments from you all. I'm still in love with the floors ... can you love wood too much :th: Tassie oak is beautiful as well. Okay next project ... something less stressful this time :::

spotted gum. busy wood. I'd probably go brush box next time .. if hubby would let me :lol:

hi guys .. yes matt finish & and hangover was minimal (but I've fallen in love Chandon cuvee riche :shock: ). Matt finish seems MUCH easier to live with in terms of disguising dirt, hair, dust and footprints. The gloss finish is glamorous and has a lovely sheen but is not so easy to live with - ...

lol I'm dancin' a jig all over the floors ... champagne helps of course :wink: :D :D Best toddle off to bed as the removalists are back tomorrow. cheerio folks! ::celeb:: ::celeb::

congrats guys. wd :: ::

for your viewing pleasure :wink:. Furniture arrives tomorrow so I thought I'd put up some pics beforehand. new boards with water based poly. They look busier with the water based finish - seems to show up more of the grain. http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj229/DeeElle66/P1010314.jpg http://i273....

of course you can't say bloody on here :shock: :wink: yes I'm nicking off soon. Can't wait. Poor DH just found out he didn't win a job so I hope he doesn't think he can glum me out of this ... I'm walking on sunshine yo ho ..... ::party:: ::party:: hope I don't get reported for swearing :o :D

thanks NatB :D Yes I'm OTT excited ... my legs are wriggling like mad under my desk and I have a big grin on my face. My colleagues think I'm nuts ... bit like the energizer bunny ::lol::

Yes I could have put this up on the flooring forum but as it is more relevant to FINISHING OUR BLOODY HOUSE I thought it was best suited here :wink: TA DA Our floors are done. Yes the builder went *** up but insurance paid for the floors to be redone. The most expensive wooden floors you will ever f...

I could quote ABS statistics on the 'actual' crime rates and point to data showing demographics changing in and around the Parks area and use Ferryden Park as an example, but i'll leave that to those who are genuinely interested to hear. I also stated a few years ago on a popular development site t...

Fair enough... less competition the better it is for me :) I think some people in this thread are looking at this from the wrong perspective.. it's not 'where would you live' but 'where do you see capital growth in the next couple of years'. Howie, no guessing who you are referring to :roll: Actual...

Hmmm Westwood .... dunno about that Howie. Can't agree with you I'm afraid :wink: . Horses for courses.

All a matter of opinion. I still think the parks has major socioeconomic issues even with the pockets of urban renewal. Plus the changes are nowhere near the same scale as the northern redevelopment. Kilburn has better potential but there are no immediate plans for the surrounding suburbs. If we are...

Well you lot are a creative bunch. I'm buying cupcakes for DDs birthday (don't know where ... the party planners are bringing them with them lol). I'm a shocker ... but you are all inspiring me to have a go. DD's birthday is in September so I might have a bash and make a chocolate cake from scratch....