When you decide that you are going to build a home, you realise very quickly that this is a major…read moreinvestment and that a lot of thought must go into each decision you make. So with that in mind, and budget, when we decided to build our new home we were given the choice of two companies by the builder to select our tiles and stone for the bathrooms etc. Lisa at Sareen Stone has not only been extremely patient but a weath of information and has steared us in the right direction with our selections and we could not have been happier. Lisa gave us samples of our selections which made it so much easier to co-ordinate the rest of the rooms...so good. ps: Hillsdale is just near the airport and very easy to find.

Just wanted to make sure that bestforless gets a more recent and fair review than the one currently…read moreon yelp. They were very good at always answering the phone, questions and working out changes before the installation. People need to realise how much they can affect a small business with their petty reviews like the one left on here! This and other review made me nervous about hiring bestforless, so I contacted them to confirm if they were aware of these kind of reviews. I was happy with their response, they confirmed if any issues arise on the day of installation I could let them know straight away and they will try and solve it, so I and decided to go ahead with their services. They just finished installing my standard wardrobe and I am happy with the results and the service they provided. It is a standard wardrobe with mirror doors. I don't think it is unresonable of them to expect deposit and then full payment prior or on the day of, for a well finished job. Just imagine going to ikea, walking out with your shelves for free and telling ikea you'll transfer the payment once you install them and see how they look.

We had our bath resurfaced 20 years ago and the paint had started to peel. Gary from Inner Bath…read moreprovided a quick fix by installing a fibreglass bath over the top of our original one. The job was done in only a few hours without any mess or toxic fumes. We thought the cost was very reasonable and our bathroom looks new. We would highly recommend Inner Bath as a very professional company providing a quality product.

I don't know about you, but I never really thought much about the importance of hardware like…read moredoorknobs, coat hooks, and cabinetry knobs. In fact, these details are absolutely vital elements of putting a house together. At Mother of Pearl and Sons Trading, you can find a vast range of beautiful hardware to embellish your home. There are both classic and modern architectural styles with knobs and handles made of different material. The employees here are very well qualified at helping you decide among the numerous options available. Depending on the look you want to achieve, the staff at Mother of Pearl and Sons will liaise with your designer and architect to fin the perfect fit.

Can you credit a place for NOT selling you something? The kitchen tap in our new house leaked…read morebadly. It was one of those lovely hose ones, which you can use to spray lashings of water into large pans and all over the kitchen floor. Also excellent for warding off irritating children. But no. Despite the evident advantages of these quite expensive versions of a kitchen tap, they are apparently destined to leak ... so the men at Reece, to their loss, talked me out of the fun-stuff and into a far cheaper, more practical and longer lasting regular spout. Boring, but practical. It works.

Breville Breville makes the best Toaster Ovens. You can ask…read moremy 95 year old Uncle John. I was staying with him years ago and he showed me how to use his Breville Toaster Oven. After buying many toasters over the years only to have them burn out, I was sold on the Breville. I use it everyday for toast and it is great to reheat leftovers. It comes with the 10 inch Square pan. The instruction book even has recipes in the back. My warranty expired a very long time ago. I've definitely gotten my money worth. If you need a reliable toaster oven that will last years I recommend Breville.

Okay I finally pulled the trigger on a Sous Vide and boy are there lots of options in the market…read moreplace but trust me all are not created equally. This journey started more than a year ago (no I didn't spend a year doing research) but it did frequently cross my mind during the decision making process and after speaking with a number of SME (Subject Matter Experts) I finally made the purchase, thanks Omar S for sharing your experience as I drilled down on what was important to me. This is not by any means the cheapest appliance of this type out there for residential use, but the quality and workmanship raises the bar and leave the competition behind in my opinion. This sous vide arrived in quality packaging that contains everything you need to get cooking. One thing that separates this device from a lot of the others is that it operates 100% on a easily uploaded app, it is important to load the correct app being there are (2) apps available, you'll want to upload the orange colored app for the joule sous vide turbo model for a simple connection to your new cooker. I decided to try this unit out on two beautiful Filet Migons for the inaugural experience - after seasoning the two steaks with butter, minced garlic and salt and pepper I vacuumed sealed them using my "food saver" and let them rest while setting up the equipment. After filling the container I purchased with water that fits this particular unit (not required you can use a pot and utilize the clip and magnetic base on the sous vide turbo unit) I connected to the app I downloaded on my iPad- I decided to use a manual recipe verses a recommended one on the app that was set up for turbo mode, I didn't need to use the turbo mode since I had plenty of time today so I did a manual setup - after measuring the thickness of the steaks and weighing them I simply when through the set-up which is impossible to screw up on the app it provides step by step instructions and once the field is populated simply hit next. Now I'm ready to cook: Steaks are prep'd, seasoned and vacuum sealed. Container is filled with cold water to the correct level on the sous vide. The sous vide turbo is secured in position using the spring clip and is sitting on the bottom of the container. Set up the recipe in the app, (2) Filet Mignon 10 oz each about 2" inches thick, desired temperature med-rare 132 degrees, cook time 2 hours 45 minutes. Hit the pre-heat button on the app and wait for the notification. Put the vacuum packed steaks in the container and ensure they are fully submerged I use silicone coated magnets to secure the vacuum bag in place one magnet inside the container the opposing magnet outside the container (use as many magnets you feel are needed, you don't want the package to float). Hit the start cooking option on the app and leave it to do its thing. Once the app alerts you the cooking is complete remove the steaks Pat dry add more seasoning is you want and sear using a grill or case iron skillet or whatever you have. I seared the sous vide steaks over extremely hot charcoals (about 650 degrees) for a about (1) minute per side and plated them. I had a wonder experience using this device right out the box, this is so easy and effective no more guessing on the temperature of whatever you're serving. I am confident I made the right choice and can't wait to try my next recipe this is definitely a game changer...

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.