Renovation + Home Improvement
QLD
Hey everyone, Ive just bought an old workers cottage that of course is covered in fibro. It's been clad over with vinyl cladding at some point and that is now falling… House Exterior colour scheme
Completely agree, which is why we plan to remove the fence and have the windows painted.
Think the previous owners/builders were possibly colour blind : ) GemzC replied 30 September 2021 ago GemzCSep 30, 2021 3:12 pm Home Renovation Blogs
About to embark on our first (and hopefully only) renovation of our family home
Feel free to pop by and share our advice / knowledge. Renovating a 70s Monstrosity
Thank you. We were pleased that we got back what we had put in, and a little on top of that but certainly wasn't heaps. On to the next project now! House ExtensionHi SIRIUSKEY,
No that would not be my intent. I am intending that it would be fully enclosed downstairs with a half wall upstairs.
After @oklouise's thoughts, I am… Help replacing tap valveAre you in QLD? If so you probably have those outrageously overpriced washers everyone was having installed as part of the “smart” energy program
You can buy these… Hardwood floor repairit's not the best looking job, but not the worst. It really depends on how much you paid for it. Pavilion ExtensionAnyone know any companies that specialise or have experience in pavilion extensions? Looking to talk to someone about potential of putting a 2 storey pavilion style… lindsayr started a topic 31 August 2019 ago Battening under a QueenslanderHi I am from China, specialized in exporting furniture for over eight years.
If you are looking for something from China, or searching for anything from China, I think I… Hi all,
Would love some opinions on our extension. We're adding an 8m extension on our 70's weatherboard cottage (existing 12m frontage) as per the photo. The current… Grey Pebble quarter by Dulux.Hi i am also going for a greige colour scheme. I tried grey pebble half on the inside and it is very warm (pinky red in reality). Unfortunately I don't have any pics of … Basement ideas???Hi,
If you want to make your basement to have a more cozy feel I'd add a nice couch for people to sit on. Also, some comfy chairs so people can socialize will make the… foil backed insulationI need some foil backed insulation but cannot find thick enough. R2 insulation is available in rolls and I thought if I add some silver sided sarking below the insulation… raelph started a topic 14 July 2018 ago House raise and build under costsqueenslanderreno1
Did you end up finalising costs? Old post but I'm looking into this myself, who did you use for the plans / build? Token3 replied 6 January 2018 ago Hey all - I'm sure this topic has been discussed many times but the last was over 5 years ago.
We live in Brisbane and looking to buy a Queenslander, colonial or cottage… Cladding suggestions
Hi, actually Gold Coast!
We are starting to consider the option of just painting brick and maybe just having some timber batten feature areas... libos04 replied 15 November 2017 ago Raising a house and building in30k will probably just include raising and stumping the house and depending on the size it might also include the disconnection and reconnection of services.
It wouldn't… Sorry, but this is what I get when I try to look at your pictures. If you are using Tapatalk, you could upload them to Homeone directly, which might be easier.
Got talked into removing the sills and I hate the outcome. The style is Hamptons/Queenslander/Colonial and the modern sills do not look right. If you did the same what did… Master Bedroom Help!What are the dimensions? I'm assuming if it was a single car garage it was minimum of 3.5 metres, possibly 4m wide? The master bedroom in my house is only 3.5m wide… Building in underneath a deckyou want to enclose the underside of the deck, both walls & ceiling? If the deck roofed/walled above the deck level?
That style of deck is by design not sealed- you cant… bryn replied 23 January 2017 ago New plaster - pin holes everywhereits common to see that in the first coat, but you always need at least two coats to get a good finish (3 if its deep).
Have they done 2 coats? bryn replied 23 January 2017 ago Help with beam size for new openingYou will need to seek out an engineer who will do the comp's for you, which you can attach to your plans you have had drawn up for your proposal when you lodge them for a… My outdoor area is comprised of two different concrete slabs. One old slab that has some old paving on it and a newer slab that is about 70mm lower than the old one -… Taps - water hammer - how to stopYou can buy anti water hammer tap seals like the Hydroseal and other anti hammer devices like the Fix-a tap hammer relief valve.
Just Google "Anti water hammer fittings"… SaveH2O replied 30 December 2016 ago building a carportHi all
Long (relatively) time reader, first time poster
I am moving back into one of my investment properties with the intention of doing some renovations to make it… kingy13 started a topic 28 December 2016 ago Strengthen a deckHi. 3 meters is excessive and I am guessing that they used 90x45 pine? Generally you would want to keep it at 2m max or 1.5m which would be better.
Some options, you… Adam.M replied 13 December 2016 ago Funny Dunny?Here is the setup, see the access pipe on the top right, i undid this to confirm if this made a different, it did not.
Major reno but in which order?!
Next 50 years... LOL, I know the feeling, we are finally wrapping up ours (#SSBBproject) after 4 years.
Your build sounds very similar to ours, in either order will be… Plastering Cost BrisbaneI received a price from a plasterer for supply, install and finishing of plaster work which was $4,975.00 Including GST.
Does this seem competitive?
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Wall 50… Jwalker86 started a topic 30 September 2016 ago Please help: wall water barrier
You need to find where the moisture is coming in from outside. No point installing new plasterboard etc inside if the timber frame is continuously wet otherwise it will…
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