Last major project to undertake is landscaping. Hoping to get this done before December 2021:
Front
- fix Magnolia Gem garden bed
- add azalea garden bed along pedestrian path
- pave watermeter area…

Garden shed added (11 Sept 2021)
EasyShed brand

Front gate/fence update (late post 24 June - 21 Sept 2021)
Once the bdy fences were completed late May, took me awhile to get someone to do the fence, letter/parcel box…

Fence update (late post 25-27 May 2021)
Boundary fence finally replaced with colourbond monument fence as neighbour on the south side finally did KDR.

Yukkas and agaves tend to grow out of control when planted inground. When we bought our house 12 yrs ago, there were mature yukkas and agaves planted in the front…

5yrs this coming November...still got the boundary fence and front gate to finish. Hoping by end of year when next door finishes his 5 bdrm double storey we can…

Well done Steve, looks awesome

Last and final indoor project Circa 2019.
DIY Partners:
Moi - home network set up
Hubby - built the shelves, table and cabinet
Ikea - shelves, table and cabinet
eBay - 5m…

Love the dining pendant! Home is looking ever so great!

24/5/18 A new addition to the house...settled for an upright acoustic piano instead.
24/5/18 Turned on all the lights in the house for a quick visit by property agent offering free…

Thanks, they’re from Australian Outdoor Living. I’ll message you the guy’s contact details who did the initial measure and quote later.

Got them from Australian Outdoor Living. I didnt get any other quote as it is a specialized product suitable for Australian outdoors. I’m sure i’m gonna get cheaper…

Outdoor blinds installed a few weeks ago. Still needing silicone between brick and track to seal the inside from creepy crawlies.

My latest indoor gardening experiment - full water orchid culture

Finally coming together, rather looking great those brick fence!

Nice! Those purple plants needs constant trimming or they will overtake the garden. We used to have them in the old house.
Calvin

03.01.18 Got these little beauties “Perfect Pillar” on sale at FP for $7.5 per 190mm pot.


Then we’ll border these and the little gems and native shrubs in the…

30/12/17 After 2.5 reed panels, 1/3 of the southern boundary is finished. Not an eyesore anymore come the new year!

Would-be site for our small DIY shed

They’re factory seconds and cost us around 3k if i remember it correctly. They are quite heavy and require a steady foundation past a certain height. Ours…

29/12/17 Half done, southern boundary fence reed veneer. A trip to Bunnings tomorrow to get additional reed panels.

good old dryer! Still my preferred choice. It’s either that or ebay/gum tree so up on the wall they go.

So it begins...holiday at home doing works in and around the house...
1 of 2 versalines we bought 4 years ago at the Sydney Homeshow

As much as we considered against verticals, we ended up with one for our corner stacker doors due to space and functionality. My only consolation was that I got…

Kat, congrats! Just love, love your place! It's a testament to the Balmoral's robust design and your great taste on details around the house.

Hi, please check your inbox, i sent you his details. I'll be happy if you end up getting what you want in his business.

No problem with fading so far. I got quotes from 2 other, Golden Blinds came in the middle price range. Went with him coz he's a personal friend…

About 22k

Our estimated handover was initially July and 4 mos down the track we did the hand over in November. I think the delays were averaging 6mos after us, so…

Our estimated handover was initially July and 4 mos down the track we did the hand over in November. I think the delays were averaging 6mos after us, so…

It's dark walnut. I got Golden Blinds to do all my shutters, roller blinds, verticals and plantation shutters. We didnt take the option of motorised operation though, hubby…