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12 March 2013

Rebuilding retaining wallRenovation + Home Improvement

Mar 12, 2013 1:30 pm

I have a house awaiting settlement so I can't exactly back out! Anyway, the house has a paved patio at the back held by a retaining wall at the end as the property slopes downward in the backyard. When I first inspected the property I noticed that the patio wasn't level at the far end and thought I ...

I have a house awaiting settlement so I can't exactly back out! Anyway, the house has a paved patio at the back held by ...

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ziggyboy

10 August 2008

Are we doing the right thing re increasing home value?Increasing Home Value

Aug 10, 2008 9:01 am

I suppose the simple answer would be yes it would increase your property's value; don't see why it wouldn't. I bought a 2br unit for $250k in February of this year while those with renovated interiors were going for $275-310k. I had the interior renovated (new paint, kitchen, bathroom, carpet bedroo...

I suppose the simple answer would be yes it would increase your property's value; don't see why it wouldn't. I bought a ...

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ziggyboy

21 April 2008

Kitchen door/divider?Kitchen Corner

Apr 21, 2008 11:27 pm

I have recently fully renovated my 20-25yo 2br unit. The 'closed' kitchen room (as opposed to the modern open kitchens) has an entrance the size of a door from the living room...like most kitchens made at that time. The question is whether I should leave it as is or have a divider of some sort. I ac...

I have recently fully renovated my 20-25yo 2br unit. The 'closed' kitchen room (as opposed to the modern open kitchens) ...

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ziggyboy

20 April 2008

Did anyone move in without floor coverings?General Discussion

Apr 20, 2008 8:04 pm

Funny that, I'm in a similar situation. I'm fully renovating my unit and its taking forever but had to move out of my rental 3 weeks ago. All my things are in the garage but I'm living on my mate's couch at the moment. Since I'm single with no family/kids its not that complicated. :twisted:

Funny that, I'm in a similar situation. I'm fully renovating my unit and its taking forever but had to move out of my re...

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ziggyboy

26 March 2008

Should I change my locks after a reno?Safer Living

Mar 26, 2008 11:28 am

Is re-keying cheaper than buying new locks?

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26 March 2008

Should I change my locks after a reno?Safer Living

Mar 26, 2008 10:50 am

Instinct told me to change the locks right after settlement. Not long after I decided to renovate pretty much everything--kitchen, bathroom, flooring, and paint. Two weeks on I realised the keys have been with countless tradesmen--painters, tilers, electricians, plumbers, etc. So should I change my ...

Instinct told me to change the locks right after settlement. Not long after I decided to renovate pretty much everything...

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ziggyboy

26 March 2008

Which benchtop colour to go with cream doorsKitchen Corner

Mar 26, 2008 10:44 am

Thanks guys. After looking at my walls again they're a bit more yellow than I had imagined. I passed by the showroom this morning and now I'm leaning towards Cashmere.

Thanks guys. After looking at my walls again they're a bit more yellow than I had imagined. I passed by the showroom thi...

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ziggyboy

25 March 2008

Which benchtop colour to go with cream doorsKitchen Corner

Mar 25, 2008 1:59 pm

Paula…..I have said this before, and it can be a problem. :? If your computer doesn’t have a good graphics card in it, you will not see the colours CLOSE to what they are. My kitchen renovator doesn't have an extensive showroom. Fortunately for me the CaesarStone showroom is in Sydney so I might po...

My kitchen renovator doesn't have an extensive showroom. Fortunately for me the CaesarStone showroom is in Sydney so I ...

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ziggyboy

25 March 2008

Which benchtop colour to go with cream doorsKitchen Corner

Mar 25, 2008 1:07 pm

It depends if you want to match or contrast? I haven't quite decided yet but yeah I agree a shade of brown is best. Espresso would be good contrast colour though!

I haven't quite decided yet but yeah I agree a shade of brown is best. Espresso would be good contrast colour though!

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ziggyboy

25 March 2008

Which benchtop colour to go with cream doorsKitchen Corner

Mar 25, 2008 12:15 pm

My kitchen doors are whitish cream and my unit's walls are very light yellow. Which benchtop colour would look best with them? I'm choosing from http://www.caesarstone.com.au/pdfs/Colour_Porfolio_2007.pdf

My kitchen doors are whitish cream and my unit's walls are very light yellow. Which benchtop colour would look best with...

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ziggyboy

12 March 2008

CAESAR STONE OR GRANITE??Kitchen Corner

Mar 12, 2008 8:24 pm

I'm having my kitchen built with Laminex and Caesarstone. From what I've read granite and Ceasar both have their advantages/disadvantages. It seems "engineered stones" require less maintenance.

I'm having my kitchen built with Laminex and Caesarstone. From what I've read granite and Ceasar both have their advanta...

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ziggyboy

12 March 2008

Floor tiles over existing onesBathrooms and Laundry

Mar 12, 2008 10:41 am

My recently purchased unit has a bathroom and a toilet room. The toilet room has these really tiny tiles, like 3cm each. I want to change them and my renovator said the cheaper way would be to put new tiles over them, lifting the floor up by 7mm. I don't know how this would look as I'll have floorbo...

My recently purchased unit has a bathroom and a toilet room. The toilet room has these really tiny tiles, like 3cm each....

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ziggyboy

11 March 2008

What paint brand?Finishing Touch

Mar 11, 2008 9:21 pm

Thank you for your helpful posts

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ziggyboy

11 March 2008

7 year guaranteeKitchen Corner

Mar 11, 2008 4:46 pm

Renovator told me that their kitchens have 7 year guarantees and that they are required by law. Said if others don't have the guarantee then it's illegal. What a crock of ...

Renovator told me that their kitchens have 7 year guarantees and that they are required by law. Said if others don't hav...

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ziggyboy

10 March 2008

7 year guaranteeKitchen Corner

Mar 10, 2008 8:06 pm

Does anyone have more info on the 7 year guarantee? Is it required by law and what does it cover?

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ziggyboy

9 March 2008

Electrician charging $1000/dayGeneral Discussion

Mar 09, 2008 8:21 pm

Figured as much. I got a good quote for my kitchen renovation--my 3rd kitchen quote. I told the renovator I was looking for someone to change the light fittings he was nice enough to do them for free/as part of the kitchen reno cost!

Figured as much. I got a good quote for my kitchen renovation--my 3rd kitchen quote. I told the renovator I was looking ...

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ziggyboy

8 March 2008

Electrician charging $1000/dayGeneral Discussion

Mar 08, 2008 7:15 pm

Is $1000 a realistic figure for an electrician to charge for a day's work changing 11 light fittings and 6 wall sockets? I don't know but that seems like a ripoff and I'm getting another electrician to give me a quote on Monday.

Is $1000 a realistic figure for an electrician to charge for a day's work changing 11 light fittings and 6 wall sockets?...

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ziggyboy

2 March 2008

Order of renovationsGeneral Discussion

Mar 02, 2008 12:50 am

I'm having things done by different tradesmen just don't know what the order or renos should be like. Let me know if this is ideal: 1. Bathroom, kitchen, electricals and minor woodwork 2. Paint 3. Carpet and blinds Is this the proper order of renovations?

I'm having things done by different tradesmen just don't know what the order or renos should be like. Let me know if thi...

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ziggyboy

2 March 2008

What paint brand?Finishing Touch

Mar 02, 2008 12:38 am

Will someone please enlighten me as to which paint brands are best value and why? I went to Bunnings to have a look at colours and paint but there are too many paint brands to choose from. I'm a first homeowner with no experience with home renovations. Please help! Thanks! :lol:

Will someone please enlighten me as to which paint brands are best value and why? I went to Bunnings to have a look at c...

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ziggyboy

14 January 2008

Interest rates above 10%?Home Finance

Jan 14, 2008 12:37 pm

Are we gonna get screwed or what http://business.smh.com.au/inflation-data-pushes-case-for-rate-rise-td-securities/20080114-1ltt.html

Are we gonna get screwed or what http://business.smh.com.au/inflation-da ... -1ltt.html