Renovation + Home Improvement AU 
FIRST RENOVATION TIP/ADVICEGet as many quotes for trades as you can, but keep in mind that you often get what you pay for. I would prefer to pay a bit extra for a company that has been recommended… adele9 replied 17 August 2015 ago Trowel sizeIf you are talking the notch size as opposed to the actual overall trowel dimensions then for a floor tile you are probably looking at 12mm x 12mm. That will of course… Floor joist beams replacementOne minor issue is that the old timbers will be imperial (inches) but new timber is metric (and slightly smaller) so it is more difficult to replace individual timbers. … For anyone interested we have a finished staircase now. Minus the painting etc.
We used Brad at Going… BellaJul 27, 2015 12:43 pm 3m v 2.7m ceiling height cost difference?Thanks, I have just spoken with a plasterer who said there is not much difference in cost between 2.7 and 3 but once you go over 2.4m costs go up considerably because of… LindaP replied 24 July 2015 ago Chip in Caesarstone :(Accidents do happen but one of the benefits is that Caesarstone can be repaired to an almost flawless finish.
In Sydney, we would… MrBee replied 24 July 2015 ago MrBeeJul 24, 2015 8:57 am Need to strengthen ceiling joists?Thanks Beetaloo
What about the option of sistering the existing joists with 90 x 35 pine? I was planning on glueing and screwing new joists to the existing ones.
S Stivat replied 17 July 2015 ago Extension/ RenovationHi there! Best of luck with all your plans to renovate, this sounds great!
My name is Madeleine Johnson and I’m an associate producer from Channel 9. I am reaching out… bathroom floor sheetingIm assuming you want to put the tile mat for waterproofing?
The yellow tongue will be enough for a base. You don't need to apply another substrate on top but you will… Adam.M replied 16 July 2015 ago Fixing an impractical extension???Hi
Just to update we left our house as is but got it professionally staged as 3 bedroom with 2 living. Sold our house on the first open, accepted an offer in the middle… Removal of brick quoins?Step 1. Remove the quad molding from the eaves
Step 2. Remove the top few layers of bricks
Step 3. Remove brick ties
Step 4. Remove lower layers of bricks Plaster in a 2002 home?Hi Stewie,
Thanks for your reply and your help. I am in WA. I have solved the issue I think, the difference isn't actually noticeable once I apply an undercoat.
I have… Extension helpHi,
Have you considered extending up rather than out?
Extending to a second story can be the same price and sometimes even cheaper depending on your soil type. Not to… Help with our 70's kitchenHi there! Best of luck with all your plans to renovate, this sounds great!
My name is Madeleine Johnson and I’m an associate producer from Channel 9. I am reaching out… Stormwater LocationIn my last house on stumps they were suspended under the house from the bearers. It worked beautifully for 30 years. Good for blockages and fault finding too. Suspend away… Installing downlightsHi guys,
I am looking at getting downlights installed in my newly renovated main room, WIR and ensuite (soon to be renovated). I thought that while I get these rooms… robbie_p started a topic 23 June 2015 ago front deck before and afterFor me it's the aspect, wind and weather that would determine having a pergola or not and what you want the area to be used for. Similar to Sandra, I'd ask myself, would… Entry Door Widening RecommendationsThe frame is delivered already nailed together, and it's then put together, versus the 'stick' method, where the chippies cut and nail the timber together piece by piece. bpratt replied 21 June 2015 ago How to furnish our home with leather?Like leather for its durability Both luxurious and practical, genuine leather lounges tend to complement any home decor. If combined with quality construction, they offer… Ceiling CracksIn our 3 year old house I've noticed a couple of cracks in the ceiling panels. These originate in areas where there is a right angle from… Our Canberra Extension/Rebuildhttp://www.legislation.act.gov.au/ni/20 ... 14-193.pdf
Houses - 1,375.00/m^2
Additions and - 2,247.00/m^2
alterations to
residential… Floorboard flex after sandingYou may just be the third or fourth owner who has had the floorboards sanded. Each time they take off another couple of mm so your original 20mm floorboards may be down to… Toilet additionHi all
Our current ensuite is just a shower and vanity. We are looking to make it bigger and put in a toilet. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on how difficult… How would you add a bathroom?Could the living area below Bed 2 become Bed 1 and then Bed 1 could be a WIR & Ensuite.
I also liked the idea of using the Living Room & Garage Area, but you would loose… What can I do to make better use of space?Glad to help.
Just remember.. At the end of the day it's your home.. and your the one that needs to be happy in it 
I agree with the others regarding the wall between the… Moving kitchen I'm looking to move my kitchen to another room. The house is on a concrete slab, from where the existing sink the new place for the sink is… patchy kwila postThanks mgilla. Do you sand it first? This looks already stained. I may rent the property out and I'm looking for something to seal up those posts. Help me fix my floor planWhat is between the ensuite and the walkin wardrobe? You could use that space to open the ensuite more. Ajansen's plan sounds really good. Timber post wall
Needs to be done before frame lined to make the fixing at the top. PaintingA decent exterior acrylic low sheen or semi gloss should be fine. By decent i mean, one of the big brand names, and not their trade variants.
It would however be wise to… Insulation propertiesAs per bpratts comment above , you are talking glass wool batts aren't you ? If it was originally 100mm thick then it was probably R2.0 but if… MT70 replied 26 May 2015 ago
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