Renovation + Home Improvement WA 
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 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… 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… 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 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… 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… 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 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… 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… Imported kitchens from China! China products are no doubt inexpensive, most of the time you have to compromise on quality and durability. China cabinets come with standard sizes but limited door… process of restumping a houseStep 1 Get a reblocking design
Step2 Get a building permit as owner builder
Step 3 Follow the permit plan and get your excavations inspected and approved
Step4 Get a final… Porcelain large format tiler PerthHi there, Can anyone recommend a good quality tiler in Perth that uses the lippage levelling system so ensuring no lippage on large format tiles. I did have a guy lined up… Nailing HardiplankThx Spong good tips.....Stewie I live in rural wheatbelt WA nearest Bunnings, and access to tradespeople 170 kms. To do as you suggest would entail the use of plumbers and… Enclosing Carport QuestionsThere are so many cladding options available and you mentioned some pro's and con's of each. I think it would come down to which criteria is most important for you. Have… My California bungalowYeah it is structural, we had a bit of a issue installing a shelf lintel in so we ended up getting an lvl in the ceiling to support the roof strut and strap on the ceiling… Hey kas. what kind of renovation are you doing. I am currently renovating at 1936 californian bungalow and have found Subiaco restorations to be great for that era house.… Renovation - so much to do - ThornlieI too have an older house in thornlie I am trying to give some love, though not as old as yours. I'd be interested in seeing more pictures of your place, and things you've… Knorf replied 29 October 2014 ago KnorfOct 29, 2014 1:44 pm Building rubbish dumped on vergeYou need to contact QBCC (or Equivalent Builders Commission for your state) and report the landscapers. They will follow it up for you. missmae replied 26 September 2014 ago Vermiculite ceilingsThanks - unfortunately the whole ground floor of the house has these ceilings. I'm not sure I want the expense of changing the whole ground… bpratt replied 2 September 2014 ago Adding a loft extension in WAHi ByTheSeaSide
How old is your House and do you have the Drawings/Structurals, is the roof frame structure Timber or Lightsteel Trusses?
In new houses generally internal… AsbestosYeah look, i agree with the tradies/ builders views on it. I reckon we get complacent because we are regularly exposed (well we see it more). i just think Joe public… Spong replied 9 July 2014 ago SpongJul 09, 2014 9:24 pm Walk in PantryThen I'd be tempted to keep it all the same ( brick ) even though timber stud/plasterboard would probably be cheaper and easier. The slab should be able to take any… Flooring optionsWe got the whole house excl wet areas incl bedrooms done - about 130 sq/m. Was under $70 / square mt. They glued it down but only fairly lightly.
You can install yourself… asj25 replied 25 April 2014 ago asj25Apr 25, 2014 8:20 pm Cabinet maker Perth?Hi has anyone used a cabinetmaker they could recommend ? I need someone who can make vanities ...
Thanks Phil2 started a topic 25 March 2014 ago Phil2Mar 25, 2014 6:28 pm Reshuffle our existing roomsHi RachelP
I haven't done this personally but the family of a friend did this years ago and really enjoyed the change. They had a two storey house with an upstairs living… Stone cladding in bathroomHas anyone done stone cladding in a bathroom? I would love to do some stone cladding in our new bathroom but I'm concerned about mold and cleaning. Any experience? RachelP started a topic 21 March 2014 ago Hi all,
hope someone from Perth can give me a rough guide or approx cost to renovate my current home with 3x1 double carport to a 4x2 with double garage.
I'm would like… at10Feb 26, 2014 10:14 am 6 star rating WABrad I think the ratings are in play however they are not retrospective. If all houses had to comply it would be a nightmare to administer and police plus the costs would… "Ducted Pressure-Washer"Hey everybody,
we plan on renovating a house or maybe even buy a new one - our recent home is too small...
As we are big supporters of… Trish replied 29 January 2014 ago TrishJan 29, 2014 9:55 am Project - enclosure of existing patioSome pics of the sketchup model can really be useful. The problem which you are facing requires some expert intervention to solve, since closing a patio is tricky problem… Cost of rendering a front fenceHi, just wondering what we should expect to pay (roughly) for rendering a front fence... We got a quote for a base render but it seems kind of high. Its one of those… Intro and Federation Reno in PerthSpectacular looking plans but still sympathetic to the original house. I like the separation of the minor bedrooms and master suite too, each with their own stairs. My…
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