Posts by waxinggibbous • Home Renovation & Building Forum

waxinggibbous

NSW

Joined 31 October 2011

Gold Member

Send Message

Posts Topics

Go to page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ... 20 Next

Posts

waxinggibbous

Yesterday

Re: Tondelver House - Shipping Container BuildOwner Builder Forum

382

Apr 15, 2024 8:23 pm

I've slowed down a fair bit lately - even taken time off to read a book, look at the view, go for walks. But there are still some things to finish. This was the last thing I posted - tiling the kitchen backsplash. Here it is finished https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1713171130.jpg As I've probab...

I've slowed down a fair bit lately - even taken time off to read a book, look at the view, go for walks. But there are s...

Read Post Like

waxinggibbous

5 April

Re: Tondelver House - Shipping Container BuildOwner Builder Forum

381

Apr 05, 2024 12:00 pm

A few more 'Then and Now' photos: https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1712278687.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1712278704.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1712278711.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1712278719.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1712278726.jpg https:...

A few more 'Then and Now' photos:

Read Post Like

waxinggibbous

9 March

Re: Tondelver House - Shipping Container BuildOwner Builder Forum

380

Mar 09, 2024 12:08 pm

I am still plodding along getting some of the little tasks done such as random gap filling, building the pull-out pantry and planning the main pantry and bathroom cupboard (so I can order all the materials for a single delivery) In the meantime - here are some "Then and Now" photos! https:...

I am still plodding along getting some of the little tasks done such as random gap filling, building the pull-out pantry...

Read Post Like

waxinggibbous

10 February

Re: Tondelver House - Shipping Container BuildOwner Builder Forum

379

Feb 10, 2024 8:25 pm

My Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair has found its rightful place now the bedrooms have their carpet. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1707556142.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1707556259.jpg By no means an adventurous choice, the 'Peppered Borneo' (truly - that's its name!!) is a neutral choice...

My Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair has found its rightful place now the bedrooms have their carpet. By no means an adventurous c...

Read Post Like

waxinggibbous

24 January

Re: Tondelver House - Shipping Container BuildOwner Builder Forum

378

Jan 24, 2024 2:01 pm

Busy couple of weeks with lots of painting done. Once the hallway was painted I set about reinstalling the sliding container panel barn door. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1706061380.jpg The red colour of the door is the same as the original colour of the shipping containers. I attached a han...

Busy couple of weeks with lots of painting done. Once the hallway was painted I set about reinstalling the sliding conta...

Read Post Like

waxinggibbous

12 January

Re: Tondelver House - Shipping Container BuildOwner Builder Forum

377

Jan 12, 2024 6:10 pm

Once the lounge cupboards were done, I was able to fill them with stuff that was cluttering up the lounge. (Most of my tools are now temporarily in one of them). https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1705041798.jpg And then I put up the door reveals and temporarily (they need to come off and be paint...

Once the lounge cupboards were done, I was able to fill them with stuff that was cluttering up the lounge. (Most of my t...

Read Post Like

waxinggibbous

31 December 2023

Re: That SINKing feelingGeneral Discussion

Dec 31, 2023 4:36 pm

Perhaps widen the hole a bit more and insert a nice piece of timber and make it an in counter knife block?? https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1704000967.jpg Nice sink BTW!

Perhaps widen the hole a bit more and insert a nice piece of timber and make it an in counter knife block?? Nice sink BTW!

Read Post Like

waxinggibbous

27 December 2023

Re: Tondelver House - Shipping Container BuildOwner Builder Forum

376

Dec 27, 2023 5:00 pm

Well a month has passed by quickly. I have been busy working every day but there is not a huge amount to show. School thankfully finished for Summer 2 weeks ago so I have more time (and energy) for the house build. It doesn't start again until the beginning of February next year. One of the first th...

Well a month has passed by quickly. I have been busy working every day but there is not a huge amount to show. School th...

Read Post Like

waxinggibbous

1 December 2023

Re: Tondelver House - Shipping Container BuildOwner Builder Forum

375

Dec 01, 2023 12:55 pm

In the past 10 days since my last post I haven't managed to get a huge amount done. Four of those days were teaching (and a day at school is way more exhausting than 8 hours labouring on the house - if you know any casual/substitute teachers ask them what it's like in a low economic area state schoo...

In the past 10 days since my last post I haven't managed to get a huge amount done. Four of those days were teaching (an...

Read Post Like

waxinggibbous

21 November 2023

Re: Tondelver House - Shipping Container BuildOwner Builder Forum

374

Nov 21, 2023 3:57 pm

As mentioned int the previous post, I had been sleeping in the guest room while I plastered, sanded and painted the main bedroom: https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1700540573.jpg A strip of sand paper taped to my plastering blade made a great tool for sanding up inside the shadowline profile: htt...

As mentioned int the previous post, I had been sleeping in the guest room while I plastered, sanded and painted the main...

Read Post Like

waxinggibbous

15 October 2023

Re: Tondelver House - Shipping Container BuildOwner Builder Forum

373

Oct 15, 2023 8:38 am

Three and a half weeks living here and I'm loving the quiet (except for the occasional distant cow conversations) Solar is holding up exceptionally well. First time I used the oven during the day (new oven so it was recommended turning on max power for 45 minutes to burn off residue). I checked the ...

Three and a half weeks living here and I'm loving the quiet (except for the occasional distant cow conversations) Solar ...

Read Post Like

waxinggibbous

20 September 2023

Re: Tondelver House - Shipping Container BuildOwner Builder Forum

372

Sep 20, 2023 7:34 am

The electricians came on Monday and finished all of the electrical work. All of the lights, switches and power-points are operational and so too is the hot water tank. (Electric heat pump) The bathroom still needs a cupboard built around the laundry tub and washing machine, plus an architrave (ughh....

The electricians came on Monday and finished all of the electrical work. All of the lights, switches and power-points ar...

Read Post Like

waxinggibbous

8 September 2023

Re: Tondelver House - Shipping Container BuildOwner Builder Forum

371

Sep 08, 2023 5:20 pm

The plumber returned today and installed all the kitchen, bathroom vanity, toilet, shower and laundry tub plumbing. It is all usable now (except the shower which needs the hot water tank electrical work done.) It seems a bit unreal to have a functioning bathroom! I love my unusual shower rose and sh...

The plumber returned today and installed all the kitchen, bathroom vanity, toilet, shower and laundry tub plumbing. It i...

Read Post Like

waxinggibbous

18 August 2023

Re: Tondelver House - Shipping Container BuildOwner Builder Forum

370

Aug 18, 2023 6:12 pm

Bathroom is moving along. Screed down: https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1692341081.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1692341096.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1692341113.jpg Floor tiles: https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1692341147.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_169...

Bathroom is moving along. Screed down: Floor tiles: Tile up close: I grouted them Tuesday: Today the wall tiles went up ...

Read Post Like

waxinggibbous

30 July 2023

Re: Tondelver House - Shipping Container BuildOwner Builder Forum

369

Jul 30, 2023 9:12 am

Quick update - working away steadily as usual on lots of little things mainly taping/plastering, putting up some fibre cement panels on the ceilings outside, ceiling battens (yes my delivery finally arrived), door jambs and the waterproofer/tiler has been and completed the waterproofing. The plan no...

Quick update - working away steadily as usual on lots of little things mainly taping/plastering, putting up some fibre c...

Read Post Like

waxinggibbous

13 July 2023

Re: Tondelver House - Shipping Container BuildOwner Builder Forum

368

Jul 13, 2023 9:24 pm

I'm still waiting for the order mentioned in the previous post - over 3 weeks now so I have no batten clips or insulation to finish the lounge room ceiling. Bu there is still plenty to go on with. This photo shows the difference in levels of parts of the lounge ceiling. The top blue line shows the b...

I'm still waiting for the order mentioned in the previous post - over 3 weeks now so I have no batten clips or insulatio...

Read Post Like

waxinggibbous

1 July 2023

Re: Tondelver House - Shipping Container BuildOwner Builder Forum

367

Jul 01, 2023 6:56 pm

Main bedroom ceiling now sheeted. I'm running low on insulation for the lounge/dining ceiling so have ordered more along with other odds and ends (doors for the hall cupboard, door reveals for the barn door, more 2x4;s,and I think I'lll need more shadowline bead) https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796...

Main bedroom ceiling now sheeted. I'm running low on insulation for the lounge/dining ceiling so have ordered more along...

Read Post Like

waxinggibbous

19 June 2023

Re: Tondelver House - Shipping Container BuildOwner Builder Forum

366

Jun 19, 2023 6:54 pm

Last 4 days at the house (2 were in the classroom!) since my last post and I managed to get the kitchen ceiling up. The battens certainly made it easier to put the insulation in. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1687161047.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1687161063.jpg https://forum.hom...

Last 4 days at the house (2 were in the classroom!) since my last post and I managed to get the kitchen ceiling up. The ...

Read Post Like

waxinggibbous

13 June 2023

Re: Tondelver House - Shipping Container BuildOwner Builder Forum

365

Jun 13, 2023 4:47 pm

With the long weekend over I realised that I have now been working 7 days a week for 2 years straight except for 3 days off for Christmas (the one before last!) No wonder some mornings are hard to get out of bed 😆 Here's a few update pix - most of the walls are now gyprocked and all the metal beadin...

With the long weekend over I realised that I have now been working 7 days a week for 2 years straight except for 3 days ...

Read Post Like

likes this

waxinggibbous

4 June 2023

Re: Tondelver House - Shipping Container BuildOwner Builder Forum

364

Jun 04, 2023 6:14 pm

So the gyprocking continues!! Main bedroom walls are all up: https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1685861956.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1685862073.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/39796_1685862104.jpg And this finally closed up the back of the two large loungeroom cupboards which use...

So the gyprocking continues!! Main bedroom walls are all up: And this finally closed up the back of the two large lounge...