Renovation + Home Improvement VIC 
What is cause my house to move?Hi Stewie,
Thanks for replying to my posting. And thanks for pointing out the thread on slab heave.
I live in Blackburn South in… insider replied 10 December 2014 ago Exterior Siding Advicethe window will come out easily by the look of it. Is the inside of window frame leaking damaged? If so remove window , pack frame to suit , refit window or purchase new… wobbly1 replied 2 December 2014 ago Self-leveller over coloured concrete slab??Fantastic. Thank you becjarrettdalton. That advice will come in very handy when I get to the major rooms. Concrete mower; never heard of it but sounds like just the thing. gayle1 replied 1 December 2014 ago Defect in VIc Ash Timber Floor?If this is being installed onto plywood they are not doing a good job. Yes it will look fine after they fill with putty and polish it but it will… qebtel replied 19 November 2014 ago Bathroom basin/sink in laundryWe have a laundry/bathroom combo room and we used the Caroma Metro 35 Utility basin. Don't know if it is to your taste but see link:
Liliana replied 10 November 2014 ago Opinions on extension plansIMO you should get those type of windows which are at older part.
From the artistic view of architecture or house building- we can say known quote: "In the simplicity,… Alfresco with kitchenHi Pedestrian,
If you are building over an easement, which it seems you are, then buildings in that situation must be class 10 I think. Verandahs, and sheds and carports… RacheAug 30, 2014 2:43 pm In floor power/data points
Sorry but if you have 10 devices streaming HD content over a single wireless network it's not going to… Floor heating in existing roomsHi
We have just moved in to our newly renovated house and I am kicking myself that I did not put under tile heating in the tiled rooms (Bathroom in particular).
There is… padoo started a topic 25 August 2014 ago padooAug 25, 2014 10:24 am Retaining Wall - Fall protectioni.e. Unless you've got a formal delineated path running alongside the top of the retaining wall, then you're good without a balustrade. CC101Aug 14, 2014 9:40 pm How do you knowLook at similar houses with a reno and without a reno and find the difference in price.
Then work out how much it will cost you to get yours to the reno'd house level. If… Rack201 - click on the "links to to share this photo" then click on the IMG code which will turn yellow and say "copied".
Then just paste that code into your post… Rendering between garagesIf the neighbours garage is already built then no you won't be able to render the garage wall.
If your neighbour has not yet started building their garage you can render… Constructing a double secured garageHi Guys,
Does anybody know or could help me in building a secured double garage? There is an existing car port which can be converted into a double garage or a garage… House Extension - ProcessIt might be a good idea to have a chat with your council's planning department to understand building applications and permits and how those processes work. There may be a… qsandJul 24, 2014 3:17 pm Paint eaves and gutters yourself!having very recently painted our entire gutters, fascias and eaves I'd can attest that no matter how well a paintbrush is held on the end of a pole, results are far more… the good the bad and the downright uglyI have had dealings with the bcra and to be honest it is full of a lot of damaged souls. They really do have their heart in the right place but quickly spin off into crack… Removing Old Brick FireplaceWe took ours down. Started on the roof and removed it brick by brick then patched up the roof and replastered the walls. Bella replied 20 July 2014 ago BellaJul 20, 2014 9:40 pm Shower Base, whos responsibleIf you employed a builder for the job and he contracted the various trades then regardless of the source of the issue it is the builder you should be contacting to arrange… Changing Roof Tiles (colour)I've got two quotes so far. One $4800 and the other $4500. Both said they can offer a bit cheaper if I pay cash (which I will be). If I can get under $4000 it sounds like… Renovation steps & resourcesThanks all for your responses. I'll have to think about what we want before I get into any sort of architects/draftsmen engaged. Load bearing wallGotcha.
So I'll remove the plasterboard from the entire wall and run new bracing top to bottom on both sides of my new opening.
Thanks heaps redb replied 12 July 2014 ago Recolouring PanelLift Garage DoorIf your garage door faces north, you might like to consider whilst working on the door, a after market insulation material to insulate the door.
It should make a… bpratt replied 3 July 2014 ago Help with roof designI work with roof designs all day, every day. I am very impressed stewie, well done... SteveD replied 30 June 2014 ago Master Bedroom Size - small widthHi Everybody!!
We are planning a reno/extension and have some concerns about the width of the master bedroom size and would love some feedback.
The new master bedroom is… EmmaM started a topic 23 June 2014 ago EmmaMJun 23, 2014 1:02 pm Reception with metal/colorbond roofActually we have our TV aerial inside our roof space at the moment, and when it rains I can't get half of the channels, so I guess our absorbant… B STAR replied 20 June 2014 ago brylzMay 27, 2014 5:24 pm
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We installed a strip of them in a glass brick feature. It was beautiful until the lights yellowed and then clusters of 3/4 globes went...no way of…
