6th review and update So where has the time gone? wow I've…read morelost a couple of months. A lot has happened since my last review. The frames went up quickly and then the windows/doors and the brickwork was not far behind, the roof frames and tiles were put up and wow then the site was like a beehive, timber flooring laid, electricians doing wiring, plumbers, air-conditioning , central vac and then the gyprock , kitchen cupboards, fix out (architraves, cupboards skirting boards doors etc) vanities fitted in the bathrooms' and the cupboards in the laundry, then the cornices fitted, next came the tilers to do the stone floors on the verandas, foyer, bathrooms and can I say they did a lovely job..yey..now the plumbers have been laying all the services from the street down our very long driveway to the house. I'm sure I've forgotten something! oh yes in between all the going on selections regarding lighting have taken more time than you could imagine. As the Basix requirements stipulate Led lighting is a must and to comply much research has been done regarding down lighting oh and that can really do your head in so what have we decided to use you say? well remembering the led down lights come in kit form- (no changing of bulbs when they die you must replace the whole unit, but bare in mind you get from 30,000-70,000 hours from each light and they are under warranty from 3-7yrs ) - each varying in price from roughly for quality not cheap units the range in price from say $44-$89 you can get less expensive but you do tend to get what you pay for..you have been warned..it came down to brands called Bright Green and Sunny both from our research perform well..There is a website called ledbenchmarks which review led lighting well worth a visit for those interested. So that decision must be made in the next two weeks...The painters are due to start within a few days which takes just over a week and a half then the lights fitted and then the little things like towel rails, carpet laid , shutters fitted etc plus I am sure numerous other things before the last fitted- the kitchen appliances, which will roughly be six weeks give or take. For our part we have to organise the start of the refurbishing of the pool area, landscaping and eventually the concreting of the driveway..so much to do, so little time! ps:Getting quotes for everything takes up a lot of your time , but it is worth it...

Silverleaf Roofing and Restoration remodeled our Break room. They removed all the old…read morecabinets,installed new one,moved walls, added new door openings,painted and replaced the lighting. Shane and his crew were professional and their work was exactly what we asked for. They did s great job and we are all pleased. Thanks Silverleaf Roofing and Restoration!

Very happy with the professional service. We needed some ideas on how to renovate our 1950's house…read more These architects are great and friendly. They walked us through the design process, came up with some fantastic ideas we had not thought of and kept within our budget. We highly recommend this practice and glad we didn't use a drafting service that we had considered earlier. The difference in service and results is worth it. Mr and Mrs Sharp

We made contact with Austile ceramics and JAC tiling and bathrooms…read more They came and gave us their professional opinions and advice for the repairs and said that they could not really be repaired as they were in such a mess. They needed to be re done from scratch. Austile ceramics and JAC tiling and bathrooms worked tirelessly to get the bathrooms Finished for us in the time frame we needed them done in and the bathrooms were completed Perfectly. We can not speak highly enough of Christie at Austile ceramics and Joe from JAC tiling and bathrooms regarding their clean, polite and professional workmanship. Austile ceramics is a one stop shop for all your bathroom needs. Joe is a high attention to detail worker just the way we like it and Nothing was missed. If you need reno's to your bathrooms done, please contact them Christie at Austile ceramics or Joe at JAC tiling and bathrooms. You won't be disappointed!

Very professional outfit on time, great job of blending our old home with a very sympathetic…read moreextension on the rear of the home. Good quality workmanship. Max.

Well worth the call. We were both happy with the end product and the price was fair. It is not…read moreoften that one can contact a contractor and have a job done to complete satisfaction. John took the time at the start to listen to our brief and ask questions so that he had it clear in his mind what we wanted. And he produced the goods! We highly recommend John and his team at Pinnacle Landscapes

I recently purchased stone pebbles for my side path. I am very happy with the outcome, looks…read morefantastic. Thank you Armstone!

You know those home stores that you walk into and think 'I wish this was my home' or 'I want that,…read morethat, that, that, that and that'. I don't do that very often, mainly because I've had to cull my hording persona off in order to travel and move about a lot. But this place - Eco Outdoor - gets my into the 'I want' frame of mind again. I feel comfortable saying that too, I think it's because this place is of the eco conscious class. The people behind Eco Outdoor come from a landscape design and construction background. Quality, natural and simplicity are two word that come to mind when I see their stuff. Their focus is walling, flooring and furniture. The showrooms and website give you a good idea of what they have and what combinations go well together but unless you're a designer yourself I'd ask one of their store designers for advice.

It would only make sense that one's outdoor furniture be as friendly as possible to our…read moreenvironment. After all, the purpose of outdoor furniture is to soak up the nature around us. At Eco Outdoor, not only do they purvey sustainable furniture, but also eco-friendly options for walling and flooring. When it comes to walling, this store has a remarkable selection of stone facades that are environmentally friendly and excellent at insulation. There are stone walls that recall the style of Provençal French, rural Spanish, and modern Australian architecture. The same goes for flooring, which can be constructed from a variety of beautiful stones and cotto tiles. Eco Outdoor sells everything you need for your patio. From chairs and tables to day beds and even beanbags, this furniture is unobtrusive and practical. I really love Eco Outdoor's main concept. They basically strive to make an authentic connection between man's construction and the natural raw materials found in the surrounding landscape. This organic style is essential to maintaining the integrity of the natural scene. As humans, we all live among nature and should always put some effort to minimize our footprint.