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alexp79
alexp79
2 September 2023

Architect vs designer vs builder

Architect vs designer vs builder

Your build is relatively simple, I believe your job can be easily done by a good building designer, you really do not need to pay for the architect. Remember, architect's…

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alexp79
Sep 02, 2023 1:21 pm

Coming back to your old stomping grounds, huh? Renovations on a budget can be quite the journey. It's like giving your house a new lease on life. The twist of not knowing…

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jelbell55
Jul 06, 2023 1:30 am
Tracyj323
Tracyj323
7 January 2022

Adding doors to family room

Adding doors to family room

thank you!!! :)

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Tracyj323
Jan 07, 2022 10:41 am
BuildingandLegal
BuildingandLegal
4 January 2022

Damage to flooring - liabilities and costs

Damage to flooring - liabilities and costs

You have the right to use your own preferred installer rather than the clients, you did the damage you have the right to repair. If there was a dispute over the quality…

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BuildingandLegal
Jan 04, 2022 6:38 pm
BuildingandLegal
EpicDNA
EpicDNA
24 June 2021

Home Renovation Blogs

Home Renovation Blogs
1, 2, 3

This home is a perfect balance of comfort and sophistication, it's simply beautiful.

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EpicDNA
Jun 24, 2021 10:47 pm
EpicDNA
fivespice
fivespice
8 December 2020

Cornices in kitchen?

Cornices in kitchen?

Thanks for your recommendations. Will make sure the gap is closed.

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fivespice
Dec 08, 2020 1:28 pm
Revinator
Revinator
15 June 2020

Tax Payers Slugged $400K to renovate Parliament coffee cart

Tax Payers Slugged $400K to renovate Parliament coffee cart

We finished a 4 level office fit out project for the Government, (I wont name who) budget of 25million. QS came in at 30. Final cost 20mil. Here's the kicker, the lease…

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Revinator
Jun 15, 2020 1:06 pm
Revinator
samc
samc
5 March 2020

Paint Chip from Brick Wall for Matching

Paint Chip from Brick Wall for Matching

Haha not a chance they were going to let me borrow their tester but I ended up just chipping some brick behind the fridge and peeling a bit off. Have patched it now. All…

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samc
Mar 05, 2020 12:01 am
Althom
Althom
24 February 2020

Anyone installed InsulGuard Cavity Shield?

Anyone installed InsulGuard Cavity Shield?

Thank you both for your responses. Much appreciated. We didn't end up with anticon either - builder didn't recommend it back then (one of WA's best supposedly????) Looks…

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Althom
Feb 24, 2020 10:46 am
Althom
arcadelt
arcadelt
10 February 2020

Replacing two gable roofs with one.....

Replacing two gable roofs with one.....

Fair enough, but the offset is the cost of continually repairing the existing gutters. Anyway, back to your original question, you'd need to settle on a design, and…

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arcadelt
Feb 10, 2020 6:58 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
8 February 2020

New member .... Help welcome. Timber frame wall coming down

New member .... Help welcome. Timber frame wall coming down

Hey PBIO Thanks for the info..there are 4 progressive Stages Client Apps/Sketch-> Project Verification Stage/preliminary Design ->Planning/Development Application…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 08, 2020 9:24 am
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
28 October 2019

Renos, Media Stylists , Influences who are the disruptors?

Renos, Media Stylists , Influences who are the disruptors?

Renovations tipped to top $100 Billion with major players set to disrupt the building Supply & Install chain How should you now plan your reno projects and Can you really…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Oct 28, 2019 11:44 am
StructuralBIMGuy
Kim-Monash
Kim-Monash
15 July 2019

Hot west facing garage

Hot west facing garage

Hi... just noted your topic. I had insulated door garage installed during house build with Metricon 2 1/2 years ago for North facing garage. Works great summer/winter. I…

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Kim-Monash
Jul 15, 2019 8:51 am
Althom
Althom
27 October 2018

Insulated Garage Door OR Shade Sails

Insulated Garage Door OR Shade Sails

Our garage door faces west and in summer the garage is stinking hot. I've tried some foil backed insulation on the door which has helped but am now considering two…

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Althom
Oct 27, 2018 1:29 pm
Althom
Althom
Althom
31 August 2018

Gutter Guard in Melbourne

Gutter Guard in Melbourne

Got a top job done for $4750

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Althom
Aug 31, 2018 4:16 pm
Althom
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
5 March 2018

Roofspace storage and downlights.

Roofspace storage and downlights.

Newts more info required are you putting a loft/attic floor in the roof space? BTW photos do help

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StructuralBIMGuy
Mar 05, 2018 1:33 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
mydreamhom3
mydreamhom3
27 February 2018

My First Home Reno

My First Home Reno

I am happy with my firs renovation for my home by and the . They give me best plan and idea in my budget.

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mydreamhom3
Feb 27, 2018 1:40 pm
Joker
Joker
17 February 2018

Replace skirting?

Replace skirting?

There's simply no comparison, no Scotia look is so much cleaner and classier.

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Joker
Feb 17, 2018 6:42 pm
Nienn
Nienn
6 August 2017

Con-artist or Normal? Electrical work certificate needed?

Con-artist or Normal? Electrical work certificate needed?

Thanks, I'm seeing him tomorrow. I'll look up the Dept of commerce->Plumbers & Electrical Rego Board-> and enquire within :)

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Nienn
Aug 06, 2017 11:16 pm
hwearing
hwearing
19 April 2017

Do I need council approval?

Do I need council approval?

Hi, I just had a question - would we need council approval (we are City of Wanneroo, WA) for a feature wall similar to the attached. It would be inside the fence line and…

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hwearing
Apr 19, 2017 6:53 pm
hwearing
GlendaRed
GlendaRed
28 March 2017

Recommendations - renos on turn of century homes

Recommendations - renos on turn of century homes

Preliminaries cost analysis is simply the best strategy before anything else. I applied those things and the result was great.

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GlendaRed
Mar 28, 2017 8:36 pm
Allrisk
Allrisk
21 March 2017

Owner Builder Insurance

Owner Builder Insurance

Hi Debshere, I know this is a late reply, but we are still around (thanks for the mention Beetaloo). It's been a while since we were affiliated with Westcourt though. Now…

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Allrisk
Mar 21, 2017 5:01 pm
Allrisk

Hi all I have an old brick and tile house, 1940s, and in the original part of home the walls have a textured paint finish to them - see below I would like to smooth…

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f1jez1980
Mar 13, 2017 8:43 pm
tjbu
tjbu
15 December 2016

Floor Tolerances for Extension

Floor Tolerances for Extension

Yeasss, I would appreciate your help - I'm also looking for info! __________________________________________________________________

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tjbu
Dec 15, 2016 11:52 pm
Our Build123
Our Build123
3 December 2016

Builders Margin vs "Management/Supervision/Administration"

Builders Margin vs "Management/Supervision/Administration"

It's a tricky one to comment on without seeing the full contact. All cost plus contracts take a high level of trust from both parties. There have been stories of builders…

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Our Build123
Dec 03, 2016 12:32 pm
Our Build123
mickloff
mickloff
18 October 2016

Anyone ever bought from direct tile and bath in perth?

Anyone ever bought from direct tile and bath in perth?

Hi Brad, Sorry for the late reply. I ended up purchasing from these guys. Likewise the tiler was impressed with the quality and advised i had got a great price. What…

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mickloff
Oct 18, 2016 2:01 pm
Althom
Althom
10 October 2016

Garage Door Replacement

Garage Door Replacement

Thanks, quite reasonable then

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Althom
Oct 10, 2016 1:47 pm
Althom
Stewie D
Stewie D
28 September 2016

Trunking System for electric cable in Roof Cavity

Trunking System for electric cable in Roof Cavity

Because I am a precise person (my wife would say OCD, while I would say just perfect ) I would like to recall the electrician to "clean up the mess" in…

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Stewie D
Sep 28, 2016 1:46 pm
ip_finar
ip_finar
20 September 2016

IKEA Kitchen: Installation of over the fridge cabinet

IKEA Kitchen: Installation of over the fridge cabinet

Thanks all, it all make sense :) Cheers Ivan

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ip_finar
Sep 20, 2016 4:41 pm
Howyagoin
Howyagoin
1 August 2016

First Time Renovating - where do we start

First Time Renovating - where do we start

Hi SM, My personal opinion would be to either have a rough sketch and specifications of what you are wanting, if you can do that yourself sweet, or engage an architect or…

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Howyagoin
Aug 01, 2016 7:40 pm

I think they look great. We want a similar theme and have chosen these for the downstairs wet area: And these for upstairs wet area

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Waldorf_Grange_Build
Jul 13, 2016 10:55 pm
Waldorf_Grange_Build
Stewie D
Stewie D
4 July 2016

Ceiling support

Ceiling support

As long as you move it so that the underpurlin is still supported and the base of the strut is bearing over a wall plate and stud then you could move it ( with certain…

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Stewie D
Jul 04, 2016 12:35 pm
Our Build123
Our Build123
30 May 2016

Removing a wall to enlarge bedroom windows

Removing a wall to enlarge bedroom windows

Ditto old mate, exactly what I would have said.

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Our Build123
May 30, 2016 9:24 pm
Our Build123
Debshere
Debshere
25 May 2016

Renovation/extension Perth

Renovation/extension Perth

Hi all, i am new here, from Perth and just about to begin a big renovation plus extension to our house... So hoping to get LOTS of advice from you all ? My first…

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Debshere
May 25, 2016 9:42 am

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Brookee31
Apr 28, 2016 2:52 pm
qebtel
qebtel
27 April 2016

Installing lights directly imported from the US

Installing lights directly imported from the US

Talk to an elecrtician or lighting shop in the Yellow Pages.

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qebtel
Apr 27, 2016 1:18 pm
ValenciaOrange
ValenciaOrange
21 April 2016

Exposed beam skylight

Exposed beam skylight

Has anyone had experience with exposed truss or beams with skylights or knows anyone who can do something like this?

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ValenciaOrange
Apr 21, 2016 1:08 pm

Hi guys! I could really use your help! My partner and I have purchased a lovely 2x1 which we knew would need to be renovated to add 1 x bedroom and 1 x bathroom to make…

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wegotagoat
Apr 20, 2016 2:31 am
abeauthome_blog
abeauthome_blog
2 March 2016

Our Kitchen Renovation ~ progress so far

Our Kitchen Renovation ~ progress so far

Hi Rebuilder86, Thanks for your opinion. Maybe I should have mentioned I'm going for a more coastal / scandi interior look. We are doing the external front elevation bay…

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abeauthome_blog
Mar 02, 2016 6:13 pm
abeauthome_blog
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
29 February 2016

First home, first renovations

First home, first renovations

Showers recesses here in Perth were all/supposed to be like that. Its to avoid the need for waterproofing. Its not the owner, its the builder and they did it to code. Now…

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rebuilder86
Feb 29, 2016 7:41 pm
StructuralBIMGuy
StructuralBIMGuy
21 February 2016

Cellars Basements 3Ddetails Engineering costs construction

Cellars Basements 3Ddetails Engineering costs construction

Things to consider when you need that extra space,security,privacy etc,etc when going below ground 1. Windows,ventilation, lighting, controlled environment, security these…

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StructuralBIMGuy
Feb 21, 2016 11:46 am
StructuralBIMGuy
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
13 February 2016

ceiling renovation

ceiling renovation

yeh B.I.N shellac, metho based is the only real option. does such a good job it even stops new stains from coming through. Also, whats an ice dam?? im guessing a valley…

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rebuilder86
Feb 13, 2016 9:39 pm
rebuilder86
rebuilder86
13 February 2016

Paint

Paint

you really want to remove lead paint from an entire house? That is not the most commonly done thing. Usually ppl just paint over it, then its hidden, safely underneath. If…

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rebuilder86
Feb 13, 2016 9:25 pm
Chooky81
Chooky81
24 January 2016

Sydney- Require Architect / Builders and Lots of Adv

Sydney- Require Architect / Builders and Lots of Adv

Hi all, 1st time renovator and we are after as much advice as possible with multiple recommendations. Any Architect / Builders in the Sydney Inner West area? Also,…

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Chooky81
Jan 24, 2016 9:02 pm
EvilOverlord
EvilOverlord
12 December 2015

Large height difference in concrete bathroom floor

Large height difference in concrete bathroom floor

Thanks for the reply. The house is 1940s. The bathroom appears to be an extension built about 1970. I've since spoken to concreters whose suggestions have included. -…

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EvilOverlord
Dec 12, 2015 2:49 pm
Happyme
Happyme
14 November 2015

Wrong house plans approved.

Wrong house plans approved.

Makes sense, twin_dad. Building will commence a little after Christmas.... and now I think for me, the happiness of building our new home outweighs the small drama of a…

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Happyme
Nov 14, 2015 4:10 pm
Beetaloo
Beetaloo
10 November 2015

Roof joists

Roof joists

Buy builders string, nail it at one end and pull it very tight. It should provide an indication (over a distance of a couple of metres) of how much difference there is…

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Beetaloo
Nov 10, 2015 8:51 am
Beetaloo
freeman
freeman
3 November 2015

Home Renovation cost and resale value

Home Renovation cost and resale value

Thanks for your insights qebtel. :)

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freeman
Nov 03, 2015 12:29 am
Rts.empire
Rts.empire
29 October 2015

Range hood height

Range hood height

Thanks Pumba, I've rung the manufacture themselves now and they're going to call me back with a maximum hight to mount it as per their technicians.

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Rts.empire
Oct 29, 2015 2:00 am

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