no scientifics here... but I have had a charcoal black roof (in QLD) & it was a little hot. But then, we didn't have roof insulation or whirlybirds, or…

Still a heck of a commute! Nice day trip to the wineries from Brisbane though

they are not suburbs - they are rural towns! All at least 8 hours drive from Brisbane. Heck of a commute! (not that I am saying there…

My tip: go to a cheap shop & get some basic canvas frames. Go to Spotlight (or anywhere else that sells fabrics) - and get fabric to cover.…

Howards Storage World: for all drawer organisers: http://shop.hsw.com.au/index.php?subcat ... 3&actual=2
For my favourite: Bamboo expandable (I have this one & Love it) - comes…

love ours! Even if it is to keep the flies & mozzie's away. When it is hot (and not hot enough to run the aircon) - turn them…

http://www.wallpapershop.com.au/store/home.php?cat=2
This is my favourite - heaps of regularly updated listings & (reasonable) prices on everything. They are in Brisbane - but believe they do online orders.
We haven't got around…

We are the first single story house you see when you drive around in our estate. (there are more single stories past our place) This didn't bother us…

Good idea to get an editor! That is what I need too. Just as well I don't write books!

Gee - that made me look again too! That is the reflection from the glass which makes it look like an extra 'i' in the photo.
I have since picked…

well - yes - but still great for ideas.
(can't say I actually look at them... but can't throw them away either)
I do love when the new one comes out.

... okay so I have a tiny addiction problem... I have all the ikea catalogues for the last 8 years.
My husbane tries…

Thanks! It is striking. hehe - can't believe we MISSED the biggest word... I know walk past it & think all of the other places have typo mistakes…

Thanks - it was fun to make too. Each city has a reason - whether it be places we love, places we want to go, or simply places we…

bring back an old topic... had to share.
I was very inspired by:

thanks to Stormy
And couldn't afford an original / etc - so Designed &…

if you are putting a few together, side by side - screw thru them into each other (though the holes for the shelves). This will hold them together also.…

I don't see why the council would care. If it is a structure that doesn't need council approval - then you can do what you like. We have…

does the pop up bit wind in? Just loosen the wind out & all will be perfect!
That's what mine do - you unwind them to take them out to…

Thanks Mrs B! Think I found a hidden skill. I was just glad he didn't ask for Star Wars or Ben 10 - no idea how I would…

I did this for my son's 8th "Harry Potter" Birthday Party last weekend. This is my best effort to date.
Hard to pick up the detail - but notice -…

Beautiful Maleena - sure that will sell quick!
I designed my 2 year old dd bedroom to be a butterfly room. But I have way too many butterflies in there…

Thanks Jolie - and good luck with your build.
I love North Lakes / Warner / Joyner etc They have been set up really nice, and being close to the…

Wow - all the north bris people. We are in Carseline (built last year), and before that we built at Boondall. If you like an area such as…

At my last house, I had room between the vanity & the shower cubicle. So we put in a loop on the side of the vanity cabinet (don't know…

beautiful spot that halpine lakes! Hope you find a buyer soon Peter!

Thanks! I love your idea to frame it. That will look stunning.
I have found some on ebay - just trying to find the right one now for my…

Wow - can you tell me where you got the blind? It is gorgeous!

Good choice. I have a 4 bedroom +study, +++ type house - and my budget for the whole house was $5000 - and I didn't go over. And…

I hear they are opening up a new release in Somerset Estate soon? I believe there are a few block left in Carseldine Chase left also - but they…

oooh - the Sandhurst 37 - was our first choice! We just couldn't find land big enough to fit it... Love the design. Our lakewood is very…