Browse Forums Outdoor Living 1 May 04, 2010 7:39 pm Hello, first time poster, been following this for a while and been getting some great ideas off you guys. Thought id throw up a few photos of our backyard transformation. Unfortunatly we didnt get too many before pics(i will never learn) but yard was basically grass with some bottlebrush trees. Still more to go but so far its changed alot for the better. Will keep this updated as we progress. Anyway here goes- Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Our Backyard Blitz 2May 04, 2010 7:56 pm Looking fantastic! Can just imagine the socialising that will be happening! Deemaree Kyndylan Capers: viewtopic.php?f=36&t=46852 My blog: http://www.sufficientlysufficient.blogspot.com/ Re: Our Backyard Blitz 4May 04, 2010 8:52 pm Well done looks great so far! Blog: http://bluemistkids.blogspot.com "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, and professionals built the Titanic." Re: Our Backyard Blitz 6May 04, 2010 9:11 pm Thanks for the positive feedback guys. House was a bit of a mess when i purchashed it a few years ago as my first home. In the next 6 months hopefully ill have it all done. Couple pics before and after for those interested.(Photo off real estate website is something i stumbled apon from 6 years ago i only bought it 2 years ago but was exactly same as photo) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Our Backyard Blitz 7May 04, 2010 9:15 pm well that there is a perfect renovation - the colours are amazing! but of course the real star in the pic above is the doggy!!! guard dog no less! backyard is amazing too, I even stole some of your ideas for my ideas list! well done, look forward to seeing more... interesting to see what your real estate agent values it at after all the work, taking into consideration your costs... hmmm! A thankful person is a happy person. [/color]My hobby design blog: http://aviewondesign.blogspot.com/ Re: Our Backyard Blitz 9May 12, 2010 9:07 pm FABULOUS!!! LOOOOVVE that deck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well done. Thanks for sharing the pics. www.themaxbuild.blogspot.com forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=20717&start=300 www.leahspaperpassion.blogspot.com Re: Our Backyard Blitz 11May 14, 2010 7:24 am I can't figure out why you changed the facade colours - the original was "a delight to the eye"; just ask the real estate agent. Nice work - you've created a lovely outdoor space. Re: Our Backyard Blitz 13May 14, 2010 10:54 am Love the backyard, and what you've done to the front looks great. Re: Our Backyard Blitz 16May 15, 2010 2:30 pm Purple Patch Not only a delight to the eye, it also had "parkin" AND a bathroom....luxury! Sorry Beer Baron, we've got a bit OT here. DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair That laser level looks lovely! We bought one for less than a quarter of that price off eBay. It worked really well for us and it's still going now, five years later. After… 1 16711 It's possible but a soak well is usually much larger. Your 'soak well' only holds 424 litres when full. What is your soil type? Soak wells need sandy soils. 10 9001 Need advice on the backyard plan above. Should I excavate and cut all of the dirt to level with the house slab or semi-excavate as per photo above? Both left and right… 0 24861 |