Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Zoe's mama's build -conquering dirt mountain! 201Apr 10, 2011 8:55 pm ~*~Moved in on the 16th April 2011~*~ Re: Zoe's mama's build -conquering dirt mountain! 202Apr 10, 2011 8:57 pm For anyone interested, we did follow most of Fu's recommendations as much as we could Didn't get the cert organic soil though that's why it was so smelly! The lawn concentrate was from greenlife soils tho so hopefully it does the job The lawn concentrate already had sand remedy in it but we added bentonite, and rotary hoed it into our existing soil. We also stocked up on lots of seasol, powerfeed and molasses -available at my local City Farmers btw... ~*~Moved in on the 16th April 2011~*~ Re: Zoe's mama's build -conquering dirt mountain! 203Apr 10, 2011 11:27 pm Boy, aren't you the organised ones! And very meticulous in your lawn preparation. I haven't even really thought about the outside yet... Greenlife Soil are good though hey. I'll be going back there when we're eventually ready to landscape the new place (probably after winter at this rate). Is the painting almost done? Built with Sw1tch H0mes >Build thread< House status 15/12: Gates and A/C finally installed! Sep 09 Bought block, Dec 09 Engaged builder, Jul '11 Moved in Re: Zoe's mama's build -conquering dirt mountain! 204Apr 11, 2011 3:37 pm Westy yes we're organised, but clearly not very smart in designing a house that doesn't allow a wheelbarrow round the side I have been converted by the wise people in the landscaping forum, they really know their stuff! Yes the painting is finished except laundry and bathrooms. Well doen to hubby and my dad Omg I am so sore today. At least it makes up for my lack of exercise lately Friday is retic and turf time!! 80 m2 of village green here we come! ~*~Moved in on the 16th April 2011~*~ Re: Zoe's mama's build -conquering dirt mountain! + floor pi 210Apr 11, 2011 11:45 pm zmama - that's very good progress - wish we had that option to do the painting and floors before moving in - When are you moving in? Preliminary agreement 23/11 Contract 22/03 Prestart 06/04 - finalised on 30/04 Unconditional approval 10/05 Demolition 05/07 Slab 26/08 Brickwork 13/09-06/10 Roof frame started 07/10 viewtopic.php?f=31&t=32292 Re: Zoe's mama's build -conquering dirt mountain! + floor pi 211Apr 12, 2011 8:50 am I know Bagheera it makes it heaps easier We're moving this weekend I have so much on my mind it's hard to sleep! Argh! ~*~Moved in on the 16th April 2011~*~ Re: Zoe's mama's build -moved in but no pics yet! 212Apr 18, 2011 2:28 pm So we moved in on Saturday (well we started moving on Friday actually) and I have unpacked about 2/3 of our boxes I am filling up the storage spaces quite quickly so need to cull more, especially clothes and baby stuff/toys. The turf went down on Friday too and it's looking awesome, no browning really yet (touch wood) We have a watering exemption so we can water 3x day which helps. I haven't got internet at home yet so will have to try and take some pics on my phone and see if I can upload them at work somehow? ~*~Moved in on the 16th April 2011~*~ Re: Zoe's mama's build -moved in but no pics yet! 213May 12, 2011 11:07 pm How's it going ZM? Settling in now? Time for some pics me thinks! Built with Sw1tch H0mes >Build thread< House status 15/12: Gates and A/C finally installed! Sep 09 Bought block, Dec 09 Engaged builder, Jul '11 Moved in Re: Zoe's mama's build -moved in but no pics yet! 214May 13, 2011 12:02 am Hi Westy yeah I know I'm a bit overdue! I only just got back online yesterday (my excuse!) I am on leave atm so will take some tomorrow while DD isn't home. Otherwise every pic will have barbie or Dora dolls in it....she loves open plan living ~*~Moved in on the 16th April 2011~*~ Re: Zoe's mama's build -moved in but no pics yet! 215May 13, 2011 11:53 am Ok here's some more piccies since we moved in. Let me preface this by saying it aint a display home so excuse the clutter! My 2yo and big black labrador X make it impossible to be totally tidy! Anyway we're so happy in here, so comfortable and feel like we're on holidays at home master bedroom Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Study Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Our lovely bar stools. We want to get 2 more as everyone loves sitting there! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ theatre Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ backyard with new lawn needs mowing nearly every week Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ dining table Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ family room Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ ~*~Moved in on the 16th April 2011~*~ Re: Zoe's mama's build -moved in pics finally :D 216May 13, 2011 12:11 pm Looking great ZM! Love the bar stools my new build thread- Ben Trager https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=89826 my switch build thread (2011) https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=36569 Re: Zoe's mama's build -moved in pics finally :D 217May 13, 2011 5:27 pm Thanks tinkster! ~*~Moved in on the 16th April 2011~*~ Re: Zoe's mama's build -moved in pics finally :D 218May 13, 2011 9:10 pm look at that bootiful new lawn. congrats on starting on your 'scaping and on moving in. Re: Zoe's mama's build -moved in pics finally :D 220May 14, 2011 12:43 am thanks ladies I love my lawn just need hubby to get started on the deck ~*~Moved in on the 16th April 2011~*~ Joe, it depends on your certifier but we are noticing the ones we deal with are really cracking down. So i would recommend you follow your approved landscaping plans to… 4 10961 Hi Simeon, Thank you for laying it down for us. Makes sense. Appreciate it very much. Have a nice day. Cheers 2 9003 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 17588 |