Renovation + Home Improvement VIC 
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 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… 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. Need to strengthen ceiling joists?Thanks Beetaloo
What about the option of sistering the existing joists with 90 x 35 pine? I was planning on glueing and screwing new joists to the existing ones.
S Stivat replied 17 July 2015 ago Extension/ RenovationHi 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… Extension helpHi,
Have you considered extending up rather than out?
Extending to a second story can be the same price and sometimes even cheaper depending on your soil type. Not to… Stormwater LocationIn my last house on stumps they were suspended under the house from the bearers. It worked beautifully for 30 years. Good for blockages and fault finding too. Suspend away… Floorboard flex after sandingYou may just be the third or fourth owner who has had the floorboards sanded. Each time they take off another couple of mm so your original 20mm floorboards may be down to… Toilet additionHi all
Our current ensuite is just a shower and vanity. We are looking to make it bigger and put in a toilet. Just wondering if anyone has any advice on how difficult… What can I do to make better use of space?Glad to help.
Just remember.. At the end of the day it's your home.. and your the one that needs to be happy in it 
I agree with the others regarding the wall between the… Insulation propertiesAs per bpratts comment above , you are talking glass wool batts aren't you ? If it was originally 100mm thick then it was probably R2.0 but if… MT70 replied 26 May 2015 ago Partial Re stumpingA 20 - 30 m drop, hmm that's a fair amount. 20 - 30 mm not so bad. Re-stumping and jacking it up will only cause minimal hairline cracking if any. Easily fixed by patching… Renovate VS KDRB - Approx costs..?You should post up some pictures of it.
Some old w/b homes once they have some TLC and renos in keeping with the original style can turn out to be quite beautiful.
Yours… Timber exposed cathedral ceiling changesI actually think the 80's was by far the worst. Dark bricks, double brick, dark dark dark interiors. Houses that look like pizza hut restaurants. Really poorly done… Widening fridge cavityGuys,
I have a fridge cavity which is 1185mm wide, but we need to fit a pigeon pair fridge and freezer, which are 600mm wide each!
The cavity is standard timber framing… tsb89 started a topic 30 March 2015 ago tsb89Mar 30, 2015 3:27 pm Not Dee- seriously colour challenged!!If it was my house I would go with a colour like ironstone by colorbond. Its quite a modern dark colour and I think it would make your house look more modern and fresh and… House removal / relocationHello Dec
If you are looking movers in Melbourne, then Melbourne CBD Removals is best for you. Its prices are reasonable and charge only in 30 min. intervals. No Depot… Expansion jointThanks, I'm going to give it a go in a small area first.
I recon any mistakes will only cost me the price of the plaster beading and base coat - if it doesn't work I'll… Carla99 replied 26 February 2015 ago K4neXFeb 26, 2015 11:09 am Puzzling roof leakRe condensation, good idea, but not the problem I suspect
I sealed the top of the flue some time ago. But I will check to see if any gaps remain, where moist air may… extending alfresco roofHi goody59,
Not sure what state you are in but I am a building officer here in SA and any attachments to existing roofs needs approval regardless… goody59 replied 8 February 2015 ago Hi
I just re-carpeted and repainted my living room. I have an old white standing shelf that i want to break into separate wall-shelf's.
Here are some pictures which should… Reno v KDRB@yvonneh and @Bluesuede... Thanks so much for your feedback and comments. Reno numbers are big... And the only way we could keep costs contained would be to run with… Feedback requested on this layoutI think the reno plan looks good and don't understand bashworth's comments. Any summer sun on windows can be eased with blinds/shutters. Maybe more… Builder near Mitcham VICHi,
We are looking at doing some renovations and an extension in Mitcham. Does anyone have recommendation for affordable builders in this area?
Thanks heaps. Lanko 184 or Arditex NAWith my, now renovation of a Federation weatherboard, I've packed the sides of the house however the Baltic pine flooring isn't nicely level.
Has anyone used either…
Will it be cheaper to keep the original structure and design but putting a stone benchtop and changing the cabinet doors, also to put…
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