Renovation + Home Improvement AU 
We have a bathtub with a raised edge, where would you position a frameless glass panel and swinging door? On top of the raised edge or on the inside?
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Been searching around for an answer to this but not having much luck and think I may be searching for the wrong thing so I’ve come to ask some knowledgeable… Can I get ideas on how to improve the exterior of my house. Everything is good about this house but it is not that appealing on the outside . I dont like the cladding and… ChsriFeb 07, 2025 10:51 pm Basement under Waffle PodIf you meant under existing waffle pod ground slab, then no unless the slab is designed to be suspended. Designing a new floor planHi Deb a lot can be achieved to gain volume in your spaces through effective lighting design. I'd be happy to assist you with an effective lighting design. Feel free to pop me a DM Hi all,
Well, im at that stage of a hopeful future extension where im coming to homeone experts for their advice!
We've had plans drawn up (concept at this stage) for an… Sunken Lounge Room StairsThanks for the feedback, much appreciated! I’m also thinking to remove the half wall that’s coming off the kitchen and extend the stairs from the wall to the kitchen.… Tez-V replied 29 December 2024 ago Tez-VDec 29, 2024 9:31 am How to deal with old adhesive when re tilingHi everyone,
Could you help me with some advice? I’m renovating my home and have removed the old tiles from my living and hallway areas (around 80 square meters).… yz606 started a topic 8 November 2024 ago yz606Nov 08, 2024 11:03 am
Can anyone explain the what and why this continuous handrail was designed, built and installed?
It is clearly unsafe (too narrow), unprofessional and wasteful.
I… Enclosing my highset's garage?If you are looking just for security, replace the timber screen with steel security screen.
You don’t need moisture barrier under slab for non-habitable slab such as… I would like to fully enclose my freestanding garage which is partially open. I would also like to extend the roofline by 1m to the boundary fenc. Can anyone offer any… Can I vault the ceiling?You currently have lots of ceiling and roof loads on your internal walls. A vaulted ceiling is possible but you need a good carpenter to look at redistributing the loads,… Pulse replied 4 October 2024 ago PulseOct 04, 2024 11:08 pm Hi All,
We are looking to purchase a Allcastle home Grandworth 34 design in Sydney.
However in the hall way it has two pillars and we want to remove it.
Is there… Interior Wall removalHi Everyone,
We recently bought a house and we want to remove a bedroom wall, now the typical question comes : is this wall a bearing wall?
I think it is not, I… Syros started a topic 10 September 2024 ago SyrosSep 10, 2024 12:24 pm jaapSep 04, 2024 11:09 pm DPC below floor levelYes the DPC needs to be lower than the slab/floor level. The alternative in my opinion is to waterproof the internal wall and slab area below the DPC level (including any… Minimum fall to floor waste at balconyFrom what I’ve seen, balconies usually need a minimum fall of 1:100 for drainage under NCC 2022. It’s a bit different from the 1:80 to 1:50 for internal wet areas. I… DeletedI had to deal with a similar Sydney Water approval issue for a renovation on my old house. I reached out to a bunch of engineers and Water Services Coordinators to get a… jagberg started a topic 25 August 2024 ago
how many bedrooms do you need and how will you use the original downstairs master bedroom? Renovating bathroom - asbestos questionNormally you would strip it all out back to studs and joists. You usually can’t easily remove the tiles without damaging the asbestos sheet. Better to remove whole wall… Pulse replied 16 August 2024 ago PulseAug 16, 2024 9:32 am I am about to replace rusted guttering and eventually paint the roof on my rental property. I would like to go with a medium grey (probably Basalt) colour and had planned… Hiya, I’ve just had a reno done in my bathroom and the hot water pipe is visible through the tile where moisture evaporates - see the pic as I don’t know how to… Hi All,
I'm planning on doing a minor renovation to my apartment in the City of Sydney.
The apartment has an unusual multi-level layout with a large void over the living… New front door stain and varnish questionsI have a new Canadian Ash front door and frame. I need some advice. Can i coat Feast Watson ‘Exterior Stain and Varnish’ (FW) (turps based) over a clear turps based… BrianM started a topic 18 July 2024 ago Mortar Color
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Thank you for your reply. I will find more sample of sands. Would you think what i am doing is a right way to make the original mortar?? Joediy replied 20 June 2024 ago Is a rewire necessary?We are planning to renovate first the bathroom, and then the kitchen of an old highset Queenslander, and aiming to make it as economical as possible.
I don't believe the… Sagasu started a topic 14 June 2024 ago This house has potentional, but what would you do to the exterior of the house to give it more street appeal?
Need Advise on thiswhat a terrible feature.... Your best bet would be to fill it in with some framing and plaster it up. Alternatively maybe lay some see through glass bricks if the weight… Hi there,
We are currently building a veranda off the side of an existing Olympic shed.
Does anyone have experience with fixing through corrugated wall sheets.
I am… dp26Jun 06, 2024 10:19 am Just bought a new 80 sq m apartment under construction in Perth. There is not a lot of space for things (and I'm a collector), but there is a long wall in the living… ColourBond or Tile on roof?Surely your designer has answers to all your questions?
If so, it would be nice to include their answers here so we can all learn something.
(Of course, always good to get…
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