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Hi there We have an L-shaped couryard, SW facing, about 3m wide and each 'arm' of the L-shape is 12m. I planned a design for a revamp of it, but now I'm having second thoughts. My original design was the 'if time and money were no option, what would I do?" design. The one we have started on is...

INVSTR, I'm so happy for you, that is GREAT! Because at least with my home gripes, it is in our power to change it whereas nasty bully neighbours' kids is harder. Hope you get fantastic new neighbours! Ok guys, life is looking up. Thanks to your help, I bought a mouse trap and got the mouse...

Hi all Thank you so much for your kind and understanding replies. I am constantly impressed by how supportive this forum is...seems to bring out the best in people. Well...yes...doctor's visit and guess what....post natal blues:o. I'm surprised how many people commented that I sounded...

He is fine with the place, doesn't have the same aesthetic sensibilities I have. I don't think he's ever noticed the carparks, for example. He would like me to be happy, and is fine with moving although it's a hassle. Seems like it could be expensive, to move and pay rent and rent out this...

Aaah Rixter, How I wish I had your energy and your up and go....!!

I hate the townhouse we bought. what now. Friday 13th July 2007 settlement. coming up for three years. Ruining our relationship. I'm so unhappy here. Options. None of which will happen because two toddlers no energy, hubby no job as yet (just graduated uni), me p/time work. 1. Rent...

coulda woulda shoulda - my Monday morning blues Hi guys, You guys are great. In fact, we have a toddler and a baby so the white leather rapidly turning beige anyways. we had throws but they slide off and crumple underneath so it seemed even more messy. I just want to sit on the sofa, not sort...

How to make our house cosy and homelike? It has a high vaulted ceiling with spiderwebs up there impssbilbe to clean (any ideas welcome). It's Antique White all over with timber floors. White leather lounge. Beige cushions and drapes. It doesn't feel cosy. It's narrow with a staircase on one side...

Hi all, Wow - so many responses in such a short time - thanks so much. I will pass on to them these valuable ideas - all of which will contribute to that most important human ingredient: hope. Cheers, M.

Hi all, What are the benefits of paying the year's interest on the home loan upfront? we have an Interest only 100% offset loan on our PPOR. We rent out half of this place so we tax deduct 50% of it. Our tax agent didn't see much point in doing so, said it is better to just pay the money...

Hi all. Interesting discussion with a friend yesterday, would be interested in your thoughts on their options. He has a chronic disability and is on the pension, she is at home raising their 3 kids, on Centrelink. One of their parents is prepared to give/lend for a deposit and perhaps...