Evec I just did some basic sums so assuming at the higher end of supply/install... Concrete 77sqm @ $120 per sqm = $9240 (we paid $80 per sqm but due to size of job most are at about $100 per sqm. Paving 43 sqm @ $150 per sqm (supply lay) = $6450 We were quoted $44 per sqm labour and even high end p...

Evec - I would get the quote broken down. How many SQM of concrete do you need? We ended up paying $80 per SQM Paving came in at about $120 per SQM supply and lay. Decking was more. We have ended up doing concrete with small sections we will build joining boardwalks for mix of materials and break up...

For us we are up to about 30k for concrete but there was over 360 sqm of concrete and retaining walls the blocks have cost us 7K We are doing the retaining walls ourselves and got a the driveway done but a local contractor. Our driveway was 23m long and triple width for about 10m of that. Honestly, ...

Cwiseman - I think this is just the usual these days unfortunately, ours looked like that at the end too. We had been maintaining the back part of our acre and can I tell you how many trades just churned it up without a care in the world. Even now getting things fixed after handover, some of the tra...

Hi all, if anyone is looking for a tile alternative, our Gerflor is warm underfoot and really easy to keep clean, some people even think its real timber (not sure why though at I think you can tell its not) https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0DlAoQlEBoM/VXrAv3MmzsI/AAAAAAAABRk/sVaYJ5FVRwk/s640/blogg...

That is a variation of Buxus Family

Has anyone grown seedlings successfully using the Jiffy pellets? Wondering if they are worth the price. I use egg cartons or you can google how to make paper ones.

Cwiseman - yes, that painting is near the garage and our master bed. As for retaining walls it is also dependent on the type of block that you use, the ones I am using require Engineered Design over 1.2. I have had a lot of quotes and to be honest is a joke, by doing it ourselves we are saving about...

Heartstone - looking awesome - how time goes six weeks already for you. We too are enjoying our Bronte, its great seeing how others set up their bronte furniture wise, we are still waiting on furniture, currently trying to find items for the foyer area, loving the size of it. Divine home - driveway ...

Hi all, Looks like progress all around for everyone which is great. been MIA building retaining walls, we have about 500 blocks down thus far, another 850 ish to go! Its nice seeing it all take shape, however we were pretty good at estimating blocks but then I thought 2 tonne of base for the stones ...

possibly Nat and Dan.

Pics from the last few weeks.. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2-WaGFnkXF0/VV7g0MT91ZI/AAAAAAAABPc/Lwr1F32Fetk/s640/blogger-image--509662000.jpg https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rKGM_Ns3W8c/VV7gwZ3WigI/AAAAAAAABPM/9DAjrLvdgGQ/s640/blogger-image-43476268.jpg http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GmI...

Also, if it was entered it would be a pain to unlock... it would look better but less useable.

Here is our door handle, https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JYGatdc5qtk/VQayhgjCZTI/AAAAAAAABDk/Zc8XewfbZ9Y/s400/blogger-image--1163575160.jpg To be honest never noticed handle height etc but using it, it works well.

Sarah, yes they are, I was unsure of them but really happy with them now.

Here is a pic of our kitchen all tidy... https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QZ4ox4NBrSU/VV7g17Fw8KI/AAAAAAAABPk/Nyt1QKPgk24/s640/blogger-image-528251397.jpg

We had aircon issues a well - it seems a common thing... Well after a massive downpour today, we will not able to start the prep work for our retaining walls. We need road base delivered first and about 5 tonne of it but the truck will get bogged - thats ok as I can find heaps of other things i can ...

Homar - that is one of the most stunning kitchens I have seen, its a entertainment/cooks delight! Love all of it. Can I ask what your curtains are? and where you got them from?

devine home - love your kitchen it looks so fresh! Our driveway is in!!!! https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GmIQzpJ9zL4/VVSFo2rCM0I/AAAAAAAABOY/k6sfWII5TXc/s640/blogger-image--1053519947.jpg Now the fun can begin - retaining walls!!! and lots of them. Great to see such good progress for everyone, m...