Renovation + Home Improvement
AU
You can see the frame has come loose from the wall. So I'm a bit confused as to how to attach the new section to the wall, or is it held in simply by being tight? alexrMar 02, 2018 12:12 am My First Home RenoI am happy with my firs renovation for my home by and the . They give me best plan and idea in my budget. Replace skirting?There's simply no comparison, no Scotia look is so much cleaner and classier. Joker replied 17 February 2018 ago JokerFeb 17, 2018 5:42 pm Ideas on how to remodel front porch
Really appreciate your getting back to me. Yes, we actually chose the house because it is a bit different with some charm. My husband refers to the beam style as ranch,… Grarty replied 4 February 2018 ago Renovating - How much to add a roomif you have decided to upgrade your home or to renovate your home then first thing is first just complete the area first after that come to your kitchen and then so on.… Sectioning Off Part of House for Student AccomI live in double story house in Melbs Eastern suburbs
Proximity to Unis etc , in terms of distance / transport is quite good
There is just myself & partner at the house… Mako started a topic 22 January 2018 ago Hi I would like some advice about building on a preexisting slab that has a sewer line underneath. I have a 1960s built house which had an asbestos garage that I had… Asbestos around pipe?Asbestos is only dangerous if it is disturbed becomes airborne and can be inhaled. To me this looks like an old pipe going through old wall and the penetration is old even… 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 Hi everyone, I have to replace a section of roofing in my 1930s home. This section of roofing was done in about 1960. The building inspector said he 'suspected' it was… Extensions for a steel frame houseTCKID
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If you wish to put up a rough sketch, budget, data (ie areas) and more specific info
I am happy to help with preliminary Engineering &… Hi all,
my first post and hope this makes sense along with the diagram prepared to help aid my description. The space I have upstairs is very small and I am unable to fit… Balcony over alfrescoKazz
It may not be as simple as adding a balcony over an existing alfresco area
you may also need to, add pad footings, Trim the GF Roof, cut in and flash a… new construction versus existing dwellingHi Chica, like BespokeHB said, try to follow this up with a contractor or your estate advisor to gather the factors needed to make the most efficient decision regarding… Has anyone used Attic Groupcrazysafari Attics have been discussed
I do recommend that you get it designed yourself and then get 3 builders to quotes
Lofts prices have a tendency to vary considerably hth Looking for a Project ManagerHey, last time we did renovation we hired inOne.
They did really a lot of work for us, as we wanted to make a part of house our office. It was a hell of project, but they… nemisis started a topic 1 December 2017 ago Render, half render or no renderyeh i think those bricks should be left,
1.gutters painted with gloss acrylic to a herritage colour, possibly brunswick green,
2. the roof cleaned, anti moulded and… extension vs Knock Down RebuildHi lay69u welcome to the forum
Most Designers & Builders offer a free one hour consultation
unfortunately I think designers often lack engineering, build costs &… Concrete balustrades, what on earth to do?Good idea re-demo. They are pretty busy around here, but I could always try.
It's in Avondale Heights, north west of Melbourne. These era houses are becoming more popular… 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 Hello,
We recently had our Queenslander with VJ walls painted by a professional painter. Within 3 days the vertical joints had began to crack. There are now a lot of… hello, im new here, me and my partner are looking to add a bbq area comming off the back of our house. the house is a brick vaneer, hardwood framed house built in… Display home Built in Study DesksYeh I have thought about using a draw on at least one side would support the weight better and then I could just use my ledger board to support the free standing end. If I… 6banga replied 1 November 2017 ago Recessing fridge wallIt doesn't look like a load bearing wall, but you best wait until the roof is on before cutting anything.
What you described is good enough, I'd just use 1 sheet of… Give me ideas pleaseYou have plenty of room to work with I wouldn't be moving the kitchen from where it is. For me to save on moving the plumbing, I 'd move the wall between the meals and… Floorboards
There's an article in reader's digest home maintenance (I have the book, only good thing my ex ever gave me) on how to fill holes and chips in floors which is super cheap… Turning basement into liveable spaceI would start by looking at the construction drawings and specification to determine if there is any waterproofing and drainage. What if your slab does not have… Storey ExtensionI'm a carpenter there are good reasons not to go up, 1) probably cost around 25% more than anything you can build at ground level if not more depending on the engineering… Full Gut renovation costs?You could do it for that money if you had knowledge of building and buy material wisely, but those attributes aren't common.
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