We are absolutely thrilled with them, you can notice the drop in temperature already, they are so neat and tidy and easy to use, excellent work, thanks Steve!
Find Steve at 0424766626 or http://blindsrus.com.au/ or hipages.
Friday, 24 October 2014
Cool new blinds!!
Well, miracles happen thanks to Steve Gurr, our blinds were installed today and they look so cool.
We are absolutely thrilled with them, you can notice the drop in temperature already, they are so neat and tidy and easy to use, excellent work, thanks Steve!
Find Steve at 0424766626 or http://blindsrus.com.au/ or hipages.
We are absolutely thrilled with them, you can notice the drop in temperature already, they are so neat and tidy and easy to use, excellent work, thanks Steve!
Find Steve at 0424766626 or http://blindsrus.com.au/ or hipages.
Sunday, 19 October 2014
Wednesday, 8 October 2014
Decking by Perth Decking Solutions - Excellent
Thrilled with the deck progress and final photos below, we were very pleased with Mark's work. The decking is Spotted Gum with concealed fixings.
Tuesday, 19 August 2014
The end is in sight
We have removed a total of 7, yes SEVEN, 4 cubic metre skips from the garden.
Bricks have been laid, a lot of cleaning up to be done still.
Spa plans have now been approved by the council. So the decking, timber screening and bench seats in Spotted Gum from Mortlock Timber (Brent has been extremely helpful and patient with me whilst I made up my mind!) is scheduled to begin by Mark Purvis from Perth Decking Solutions on Sep 8th.
Meantime we have had a new bore lid installed by The Boreman, excellent service!
Now I have to finish off an extra garden bed, the water feature and the fire pit myself. Also render the outside of the walls and seal the inside of the walls with Bitkote from Bunnings.
Above is my first ever brick laying !!!! Just the front little bit for now...(the "v" shape is for the waterfall).
And last but not least we have two new guardians - Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, hand sculptured by Muniandy Ragappen of Kwinana, they are fabulous - the female on the left protects those dwelling inside, while the male on the right guards the structure.
Also I have eventually made up my mind on the pavers, they will be from Australis Pavestone Company, I have chosen the smooth texture paver in Sandstone with a Quadre border in charcoal, brochure here. They are a very reasonable price, and the staff have been extremely helpful, both at Joondalup and Naval Base.
I just need a good paver to lay approx 48 sq metres pavers, 20 linear metres border, 24 linear metres of bullnosing and 14 sq metres artificial lawn - HIPAGES!!!!
Bricks have been laid, a lot of cleaning up to be done still.
Spa plans have now been approved by the council. So the decking, timber screening and bench seats in Spotted Gum from Mortlock Timber (Brent has been extremely helpful and patient with me whilst I made up my mind!) is scheduled to begin by Mark Purvis from Perth Decking Solutions on Sep 8th.
Meantime we have had a new bore lid installed by The Boreman, excellent service!
Now I have to finish off an extra garden bed, the water feature and the fire pit myself. Also render the outside of the walls and seal the inside of the walls with Bitkote from Bunnings.
Above is my first ever brick laying !!!! Just the front little bit for now...(the "v" shape is for the waterfall).
And last but not least we have two new guardians - Chinese Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs, hand sculptured by Muniandy Ragappen of Kwinana, they are fabulous - the female on the left protects those dwelling inside, while the male on the right guards the structure.
Also I have eventually made up my mind on the pavers, they will be from Australis Pavestone Company, I have chosen the smooth texture paver in Sandstone with a Quadre border in charcoal, brochure here. They are a very reasonable price, and the staff have been extremely helpful, both at Joondalup and Naval Base.
I just need a good paver to lay approx 48 sq metres pavers, 20 linear metres border, 24 linear metres of bullnosing and 14 sq metres artificial lawn - HIPAGES!!!!
Thursday, 31 July 2014
Movement at last
Hurrah, footings gone in today for the garden beds and bench seats and fire pit.
Thanks to James Biddle of Square One Landscapes.
Bricks in tomorrow - yeah!
Thanks to James Biddle of Square One Landscapes.
Bricks in tomorrow - yeah!
Saturday, 5 July 2014
Mind over Matter
Well, you learn something new everyday, needs must in this case, we only had the jack hammer hired for 24 hours (Classic Hire Jandakot $110 for the extra large) and I ended up with half the work and a great sense of accomplishment, apart from the fact that I couldn't walk the next day, probably from the weight of the thing in it's case when I had to try and get it into my car boot.
Meanwhile the dogs just love their new playground and a nice sunny spot - yes, it's a dog's life..
On Saturday Mike the fencer was around again to put up some more retaining which I need after having to dig down 200mm to allow for the decking, and to put up a new panel down the side of the house for pool regulations, here's hoping the council pass my spa plans.
Mike ( M J Colorbond Fencing 040 9835 723) is local, does any size job, gives a great price and I can recommend him.
Meanwhile the dogs just love their new playground and a nice sunny spot - yes, it's a dog's life..
On Saturday Mike the fencer was around again to put up some more retaining which I need after having to dig down 200mm to allow for the decking, and to put up a new panel down the side of the house for pool regulations, here's hoping the council pass my spa plans.
Mike ( M J Colorbond Fencing 040 9835 723) is local, does any size job, gives a great price and I can recommend him.
Tuesday, 1 July 2014
More tree stumps
Today more digging, but there was more tree stumps in the way. The palm we had removed needed another 10cm off, and then the old pine tree reared its ugly head - a massive 80-12cm across :( there was no doing this by hand - rock solid.
Luckily Derek from WA Stump Grinders had a job next door and was on hand to rescue us.
He does a great job, fair price, honest, knowledgeable, and very helpful.
Happy to recommend him, contact Derek on 0408 920 682.
We also still have to remove the old footings from the brickwall - 20cm - argh!!
Some was weakened from our attempt at jack hammering on the weekend, before we broke the jack hammer, so we hammered the thing with the mallet, breaking into chunks. We (me and Luke) were exhausted by the end of the day.
At least the rain is coming, an excuse for a break ;)
Luckily Derek from WA Stump Grinders had a job next door and was on hand to rescue us.
He does a great job, fair price, honest, knowledgeable, and very helpful.
Happy to recommend him, contact Derek on 0408 920 682.
We also still have to remove the old footings from the brickwall - 20cm - argh!!
Some was weakened from our attempt at jack hammering on the weekend, before we broke the jack hammer, so we hammered the thing with the mallet, breaking into chunks. We (me and Luke) were exhausted by the end of the day.
At least the rain is coming, an excuse for a break ;)
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