Renovation + Home Improvement AU 
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… Happyme replied 14 November 2015 ago Resi house builder of unitsHi All,
Can anyone recommend a good house builder for two units in Western suburbs of Victoria? I want to pull down my current house and put two units on it instead. … Endo37 started a topic 11 November 2015 ago 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… Range hood heightThanks 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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I'm reasonably experienced with various renovations having previously done a bathroom, kitchen, 10x7 shed, various chook houses etc. and I'm really looking… Extension cost in SydneyYou seem to have most of it covered. Are there any engineering requirements to the existing structure necessary before the addition?
If you want any additional info for… mirzOct 22, 2015 10:11 pm Home Renovation cost and resale valueHi All,
I have been reading threads about renos but still need more info about renovation costs and the eventual resale value of the house. How much did you guys spend… freeman started a topic 22 October 2015 ago Home Extension AdviceHow does that fit on your block. If there is room at the back (left) it's probably the best place for it, leaving more usable yard space. Seeking layout advice pleaseI am looking for some layout advice for our bathroom, laundry, toilet and storage room.
We were initially going to do a large extension and renovation to this house, but… musebaby started a topic 13 October 2015 ago paint garage roller doorColorbond is not to be primed with any sort of metal primer.
It is to be cleaned, lightly abraded if necessary, and painted with a self priming low sheen or semi gloss… Help needed on house render colourPS - I forgot to mention that our existing colorbond fencing is all in the light green colour (not sure of the name), so while I like grey, I definitely want a grey that… Pine Weatherboard Installation questionThe weather boards will absorb water. Can you seal them before using them. Just wondering if you take a while to do the job the boards may not sit right when they dry out. Quenda replied 30 September 2015 ago shankSep 25, 2015 8:48 am 4m extension out backAh cool, yes it makes a difference as its such a small house... looking forward to getting final plans for the renovation Front color scheme choicesTo create great colour contrast, you can paint your window and garage door frames white in colour. Then you can paint your house exterior light cream in colour. I have… Calcimine walls - need a painteryou can paint it. Sealer binder is formulated for this very type of thing.
I would however recommend sealer binder followed by 1 step PSU oil based, then go ahead with… Moving the kitchen is definitely a thought. Just not sure if it would end up feeling a bit small and isolated. It would need to be opened up a… Bi-fold doors help please!Do they have to be custom made or is that a standard size? Shortly I will be going through the same process here in Brisbane. CH2012 replied 9 September 2015 ago Wardrobes for a QueenslanderWhat about getting a cabinetmaker to build you some custom-made, using shaker style doors. You could put fancy handles on too. I imagine your other cabinetry is possibly… CH2012 replied 9 September 2015 ago Best way to stencil a driveway?I am re-doing my driveway and i was wondering if anyone has any good tips or methods for stenciling the driveway? JW78 started a topic 5 September 2015 ago JW78Sep 05, 2015 10:34 am Removing Slate Tiles/Painting AdviceIf you are replacing the tiles with something else (carpet, floating floor etc) then I recommend remove, paint, replace flooring.
Make the mess first with potential wall… Adding a portico or front balconyThat's what we're tossing up between - just a portico at ground level or a balcony on the second floor. It's a two storey house (will post a pic when I work out how)… MDF vs Gyprock?The rest is plastered.
If you mean plasterboard over timber frame then keep any repairs using the same materials. I've never heard of… How long to wait after underpinning?I forgot to mention the underlining reason why I see so many problems is that there are no Codes (Australian Standards) for underpinning (that I know of) and the solution… Fire Retarding PaintWe have moved a weatherboard house onto a scrap of land in a small town Victoria. The Building permit has the BAL set at 29. The move and reconstitution of the house was… Cyclops started a topic 24 August 2015 ago When to do rewiring? Advice wantedYes, my sparky's coming by this week to take a look at the existing set-up and discuss the options.
Thanks for your advice 1960sModernistHome and all; will go look at AS3000 now.
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