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SteveMc

22 July 2019

Re: Garden (post project build) Sydney-ParramattaLandscape & Garden Design

Jul 22, 2019 11:58 am

Long overdue update on the front yard. After the brick fence was completed, I need to re-level the front lawn to cover the concrete footings and tidy up a few little things. I also had some lower back issues last year and early this year which forced me to outsource the heavy labour in this last bit...

Long overdue update on the front yard. After the brick fence was completed, I need to re-level the front lawn to cover t...

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SteveMc

22 July 2019

Re: KDR with Rawson Homes - The Edge 39 - HANDOVER 26/9/16Building A New House

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Jul 22, 2019 10:41 am

Looks great mate :) How much of a hassle was it to retrofit the stair lights later on? I had paid rawson's to put in provisions to do those stair lights after handover, and I also added quite a few ambient wall lights also upstairs and downstairs, as generally of an evening I like the low mood ligh...

Massive job. The boys took nearly a day to do it. Even if I had provisioned it, the cost would have worked out the same...

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SteveMc

20 July 2019

Re: KDR with Rawson Homes - The Edge 39 - HANDOVER 26/9/16Building A New House

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Jul 20, 2019 4:18 pm

Whoops. Here's the tv setup. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190720/188e916e7446d18a91411f666157af1e.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190720/3bb5253001433e847a277b40be100925.jpg

Whoops. Here's the tv setup.

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20 July 2019

KDR with Rawson Homes - The Edge 39 - HANDOVER 26/9/16Building A New House

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Jul 20, 2019 3:35 pm

Another lighting upgrade we always wanted was the stairs. Original plan was a pendant until we saw Bavshan's wall light setup at his place. All low voltage in wall 2w step lights from "led outdoor" https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190720/c18c3c2ec90ec080669c7544579a9d31.jpg It's really l...

Another lighting upgrade we always wanted was the stairs. Original plan was a pendant until we saw Bavshan's wall light ...

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SteveMc

20 July 2019

KDR with Rawson Homes - The Edge 39 - HANDOVER 26/9/16Building A New House

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Jul 20, 2019 3:18 pm

In case anyone thinks a new house is a perfect and final thing... Let's revive the thread with this year's project boudoir. Master suite upgrade. After two years of early morning bathroom use, no clear separation of bedroom/ bathroom and finally too blank a canvas for Mrs stevemc, we decided to exte...

In case anyone thinks a new house is a perfect and final thing... Let's revive the thread with this year's project boudo...

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SteveMc

19 July 2019

Re: Running garden tap drain into water tank overflow pipeLandscape & Garden Design

Jul 19, 2019 12:17 pm

Top is overflow pipe

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SteveMc

18 July 2019

Re: Backyard Drainage Issue...Need suggestionsLandscape & Garden Design

Jul 18, 2019 9:24 pm

It will also be helpful if you have your site plan with relative levels and handdraw or markup a photo showing the pipe location. Thanks for the drainage diagram. That clearly shows trench lines down each side in nice straight lines. Perfect for channeling water. Now we need to understand how the b...

It will also be helpful if you have your site plan with relative levels and handdraw or markup a photo showing the pipe ...

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SteveMc

15 July 2019

Re: Backyard Drainage Issue...Need suggestionsLandscape & Garden Design

Jul 15, 2019 10:05 pm

Can you post your drainage site plan. It will also be helpful if you have your site plan with relative levels and handdraw or markup a photo showing the pipe location. What's likely is that your soil is clay, and when the drainage line is excavated to lay the pipe, the plumbers back fill with aggreg...

Can you post your drainage site plan. It will also be helpful if you have your site plan with relative levels and handdr...

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SteveMc

2 July 2019

Re: Front yard LandscapingLandscape & Garden Design

Jul 02, 2019 12:20 pm

I'm with arcadelt. You have the height of that ridge to plant out three or four hedge species that would work very well to create a height staged colour/foliage display. Use a simple brick edge at the bottom and top sections to define the garden bed and keep the lawn on the verge and front yard sepa...

I'm with arcadelt. You have the height of that ridge to plant out three or four hedge species that would work very well ...

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SteveMc

28 May 2019

Re: Is my potential double garage build too small?Building A New House

May 28, 2019 8:44 am

That's going to be tight. Width wise is the problem. Getting in and out of cars without damaging doors and squeezing through is my challenge. I've got very similar width 5.5m and i find that one car needs to be backed in so I can park hard up against the right hand side to allow the driver's door to...

That's going to be tight. Width wise is the problem. Getting in and out of cars without damaging doors and squeezing thr...

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SteveMc

17 April 2019

Re: side path ideasLandscape & Garden Design

Apr 17, 2019 10:54 am

A better alternative to pebbles is crushed granite. Easier to rake or broom after it's been compacted. That's the closest thing to gravel/pebbles which I wholeheartedly agree are impractical. Pavers are next on the list, which don't go green / stain like the crushed granite will over time if it's sh...

A better alternative to pebbles is crushed granite. Easier to rake or broom after it's been compacted. That's the closes...

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SteveMc

8 April 2019

Re: Backyard Landscaping - DIYLandscape & Garden Design

Apr 08, 2019 10:51 pm

Hi all, Need your help, I am building a fiberglass pool with Leisure Pools. Got few challenges. ... Really appreciate your time guys. .... Navy Hi there. You need to create your own thread and post this question elsewhere. It's rather rude to hijack a thread like gary's. If you wish to ask him a qu...

Hi there. You need to create your own thread and post this question elsewhere. It's rather rude to hijack a thread like...

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SteveMc

14 March 2019

Re: Confused about Turf Underlay vs. Top DressingLandscape & Garden Design

Mar 14, 2019 7:19 pm

It's described as top dressing? Standard turf underlay is fine. Your better off with a sand/loan mix as organic mixes will compress and collapse leaving your levels lower than expected. Your friend here is water and that's it for at least 12 months and thereafter powerfeed and molasses for building ...

It's described as top dressing? Standard turf underlay is fine. Your better off with a sand/loan mix as organic mixes wi...

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SteveMc

12 March 2019

Re: Sleeper retaining wall cover with HardieFlex or HardieTeLandscape & Garden Design

Mar 12, 2019 7:10 pm

I can't understand why you would cover a timber sleeper retaining wall with cement sheet. If you've ever seen these walls after 12 months you would notice significant movement (twisting and distorting). Due to weather and the obvious water/soil pressure effects these would move, crack and wreck any ...

I can't understand why you would cover a timber sleeper retaining wall with cement sheet. If you've ever seen these wall...

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SteveMc

27 February 2019

Re: please recommend some plants for my new gardenLandscape & Garden Design

Feb 27, 2019 12:09 pm

Can I suggest you post some pictures of the yard? It's also a good idea to seek inspiration from other gardens in your area. Plants, trees and shrubs that do well in your climate/area remove any questionable species that would likely lead to disappointing results. Next you need to consider the light...

Can I suggest you post some pictures of the yard? It's also a good idea to seek inspiration from other gardens in your a...

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SteveMc

19 February 2019

Re: Pictures of my garden (Updated)Landscape & Garden Design

Feb 19, 2019 9:29 pm

How do you keep the weeds, leaves and other mess out of your gravel/river stone path? Weed mat/plastic?

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SteveMc

31 December 2018

Re: EcoStay building projectOwner Builder Forum

Dec 31, 2018 9:18 am

Can you please post a pic of the brick making process? I'd love to see where and how you press and cut your fresh bricks. Mixer, mold, press, etc. Also do you set/lay with clay and cement or just the same clay you use for the bricks. Well done on your efforts so far. I can really see your skills and...

Can you please post a pic of the brick making process? I'd love to see where and how you press and cut your fresh bricks...

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SteveMc

8 December 2018

Re: Before After cheap gardenLandscape & Garden Design

Dec 08, 2018 3:13 pm

Bahaha. Great job cleaning up. That's all you probably needed to do!

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SteveMc

31 October 2018

Re: OB in SA - DeckingOwner Builder Forum

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Oct 31, 2018 6:47 pm

Looks great twl. Ecodeck / modwood is a really great product but yes, gets very hot like asphalt in the summer sun. Excellent job!

Looks great twl. Ecodeck / modwood is a really great product but yes, gets very hot like asphalt in the summer sun. Exce...

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SteveMc

25 October 2018

Re: Rawson Homes - General ThreadBuilding A New House

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Oct 25, 2018 7:32 pm

Thx a lot for your quick response. A bit weird. Do people wash clothes with storm water? Yep. All new houses built in the last 8 years or so, along with at least one garden tap and all toilet cisterns.

Yep. All new houses built in the last 8 years or so, along with at least one garden tap and all toilet cisterns.

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