Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Sep 20, 2009 2:25 pm Hey all just finsihed gardening (ie mowed the lawns) and took a step back and went...geez it really looks like a house now Here is where we are at nearly 2 years on: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ It sure is nice to have green grass!!! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ The backyard is now usable everywhere Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ and for the grass fetish people (you know who you are) this is the seed that is now grass Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ More to come Re: Carlisle Homes - Matts House nearly 2 years on.. 2Sep 20, 2009 2:35 pm Wow has it really been 2 years?!! It all looks fantastic and now you can sit back and enjoy all your hard work (when you're not mowing lawns that is ) I can't wait to finally be at that stage Blog: http://bluemistkids.blogspot.com "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, and professionals built the Titanic." Re: Carlisle Homes - Matts House nearly 2 years on.. 3Sep 20, 2009 2:37 pm Hels I can't wait to finally be at that stage Me too, it looks great Matt!! 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: Carlisle Homes - Matts House nearly 2 years on.. 4Sep 20, 2009 4:41 pm Looks great Matt viewtopic.php?f=31&t=22766 - my build thread! Time waits for no man. Unless that man is Chuck Norris. Re: Carlisle Homes - Matts House nearly 2 years on.. 5Sep 20, 2009 6:34 pm Looks awesome! Anything left to do? Caz & Co ALL MOVED IN!! Now comes all the hard work-decorating.... [b]Blog: http://cazoraz.blogspot.com/ Settling in Thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36993 Re: Carlisle Homes - Matts House nearly 2 years on.. 6Sep 20, 2009 6:46 pm It looks great Matt! More photos! Re: Carlisle Homes - Matts House nearly 2 years on.. 8Sep 22, 2009 9:11 pm Looks fabulous.. well done!!! Can I ask what colour stain has been used on your front doors?? We have Corinthian Windsor front doors with the same translucent glass... but the timber looks extremely light with the glass. Yours looks just right.. ours is stained in Teak. Re: Carlisle Homes - Matts House nearly 2 years on.. 10Oct 01, 2009 6:09 pm Hey guys, Thanks for the comments Here is a couple more from today...I finished the last board along the botoom of the deck and the capping along the top of the retaining wall (on the right of the swings) to stop any balls (read children) disappearing down the side! Got them all stained up too! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Still more to come! Re: Carlisle Homes - Matts House nearly 2 years on.. 11Oct 01, 2009 8:28 pm Looks great Matt! House is fantastic, Yep.... very impressive concreting, lovely (and green) garden, fab deck..... BUT what I really want to know is where did you get your swing set??? I assume it's "Hills", tried to find one with the shade over the top but have had no luck. Please tell.... Santa wants to know buzz Re: Carlisle Homes - Matts House nearly 2 years on.. 12Oct 01, 2009 9:01 pm It all looks fantastic, the grass looks so lush and healthy!!!! Was this turf or seeds? Re: Carlisle Homes - Matts House nearly 2 years on.. 13Oct 01, 2009 9:46 pm Looks fantastic Matt! Too bad you haven't got a Colorbond roof though. I could just imagine you standing out in the middle of the street in your Y-fronts and fluffy slippers admiring it all, just like in the ad! Geoff - Decophile. Re: Carlisle Homes - Matts House nearly 2 years on.. 14Oct 01, 2009 11:49 pm buzz Looks great Matt! House is fantastic, Yep.... very impressive concreting, lovely (and green) garden, fab deck..... BUT what I really want to know is where did you get your swing set??? I assume it's "Hills", tried to find one with the shade over the top but have had no luck. Please tell.... Santa wants to know buzz Ahh 'twas Hills... I got it factory direct at the outlet here in VIC Just buy the swings from a local supplier of hills and get them to order the sail for you. I think it was around $90 extra... Salt&PepperMkII It all looks fantastic, the grass looks so lush and healthy!!!! Was this turf or seeds? Was seeds.... Eager Looks fantastic Matt! Too bad you haven't got a Colorbond roof though. I could just imagine you standing out in the middle of the street in your Y-fronts and fluffy slippers admiring it all, just like in the ad! Who says I don't ???? Re: Carlisle Homes - Matts House nearly 2 years on.. 16Oct 02, 2009 8:20 pm lol! They sure are...Thanks again! We will most likely need your services for our new house... Re: Carlisle Homes - Matts House nearly 2 years on.. 18Oct 02, 2009 8:59 pm mattwalker lol! They sure are...Thanks again! We will most likely need your services for our new house... New house?? 'A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world.' Louis Pasteur Vegie garden: viewtopic.php?f=19&t=27637&start=0 My Backyard Adventure Re: Carlisle Homes - Matts House nearly 2 years on.. 19Oct 02, 2009 9:18 pm Wondered how long that would take ... looking like it! Stay tuned Re: Carlisle Homes - Matts House nearly 2 years on.. 20Oct 02, 2009 10:09 pm lisanne mattwalker lol! They sure are...Thanks again! We will most likely need your services for our new house... New house?? Your leaving your magnificent Carlisle Grande?? Go for the Metro 51 if thats the case.. Joe, it depends on your certifier but we are noticing the ones we deal with are really cracking down. 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