There was a thread last year on Houzz international discussing how the quality of foam has gone down, doesn't keep it's shape as well on new furniture. Better sofas can come with a warranty, have you checked yours and what it covers; eg frame only ?

I really feel for you. I had a similar experience when a neighbour recommended someone she knew who was 'really good'! He was extremely lazy and, apparently, suffering from depression and he had split up with his girlfriend! He did a dreadful job which took a week - because he was too depressed to work on some days - he only did about half the job and I wasn't impressed. It has ruined my relationship with my neighbour because she knew him to be really good. She won't even come into my place - I assume she doesn't want to see the mess he created! To top it all off (I had paid him cash - fortunately only half of what he 'wanted' (not 'earned') so he wouldn't be paying tax on it )- I didn't get a receipt. He also took my house keys so I had to have the locks replaced. Such a mess and then, I had some tradies through a couple of weeks later for an unrelated job and they asked me when I was getting the place painted? When I told them it had just been done, they really didn't know where to look. I seem to constantly get ripped off, so I'm not getting much done any more - too expensive and depressing.

Hi there! Does anyone happen to know what this light is and where I could buy it - or something similar? It is to go in a hallway and mounted from a ceiling Rose - so the base can’t be too wide. Would appreciate any help. Thanks so much!

Hi Lisa, It took a very long time from signing the contract, to actually starting the dig. We signed in July, and pool handover was Christmas Eve, so just be aware, the salesperson may say it only takes 10 weeks. But once the dig started, it was very quick and seamless, no hidden extras, very happy with their communication, once they started the dig. It was radio silence, until my husband started ringing, and we got a dig date! But I believe all the companies are extremely busy. Good luck.