Renovation + Home Improvement AU 
Hi tomking.chen
Structurally speaking - it can be done but the brickwork will need footings and the footings will need to be cut into your slab. The connection between… Help with facia renovationHaving a bit of trouble coming up with ideas to brighten up out existing facia. At the moment there is a timber deck in dire need of an oil, light green guttering on the… Danryan75 started a topic 29 December 2013 ago paint coloursPictures would help get more replies. People have to be motivated to google what rivergum paint looks like etc to be able help you. EmyN replied 6 January 2014 ago EmyNJan 06, 2014 10:02 pm Painted vs coloured render?Hi Travelbug,
thanks, that's good to know - glad you liked your shiny new painted render!  I've not had a rendered house before and so good to know the options as many … spamjam replied 14 January 2014 ago Extensions adding value to propertyI hope so anyway! We are in the process of gutting our californian bungalow and building a double storey extension. I think it depends on the style of the house and the… ruby83 replied 20 January 2014 ago Our DIY Dream RenovationBeautiful job, I love it!  I'm going to read your blog. When I realised this thread is almost a year old I wondered if its there but I clicked on the link and it still works.  Help with levelsThanks for the thoughts.
Just wanted to report back that we lowered the extension (me with a brick saw, cutting a course of each pier) so that our steps are a much nicer… stair bullnoseWell when I was building I remember doing a few add-ons to steps usually as part of a reno for split level homes so there were three to four steps. We bullnosed a piece of… "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 10:55 am Recessed shaving cabinet - BathroomThanks Stewie, that information is very useful. As it is an internal wall we are going to batten the wall behind the bathroom as it is a WIR and we are not hanging… DLO33 replied 30 January 2014 ago DLO33Jan 30, 2014 10:20 pm Building an extra bedroomDon't forget - a small ensuite might be quite cheap too .... as part of the build. Its amazing how easily it can be done.
Would make the room quite useful. Home renovation, where to start???Absolutely start with the architect/building designer. But also have a budget and know what you are trying to do. You may find - as we did - that renovation quotes are… EandM replied 9 February 2014 ago EandMFeb 09, 2014 8:39 pm Repoint pre or post renovationWhat is the condition of the existing brickwork?
If it's generally OK and the pointing is mostly cosmetic, Id say do the pointing after the reno but before you have any… SkirtingNot much difference really although the pine should be more expensive and as long as both are kept away from water they'll both last a long time.
Stewie Moving hallway entranceI'd look at soundproofing the walls of those rooms instead.
It would probably work out more effective for just a little bit more money.
And yes I agree with Jena - a… Carpet for 3 bedroomsA "standard" bedroom will be anywhere from around $350 say up to $1,000 depending on what quality you like. A "master" bedroom will depend on if it has a wir, but would be… Examples of tender documentMate
Google something up
There are heap of invitation to tender documents available on the web
Not necessarily home renovations but alterations and additions to commercial… Tony_63 replied 21 February 2014 ago 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… Project managing apps?There is a companion app called Skitch which is useful for quickly highlighting / commenting / marking up plans and photos. It can handle images and PDFs. maximus replied 23 February 2014 ago Blueboard Vs MGO Board !I just posted a little rely to a problem with cracking of blueboard once rendered.
which got me really thinking .........
what are the positive and negatives to using… 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 11:14 am Detailed design drawingsYes I agree with Stewie D. If you were in Melbourne I would recommend contacting RFT Solutions who will monitor your budget during the design stage to prevent budget… Sliding door to bedroomNoise would be my thing too. But - if its away from main traffic area may not be an issue. You say next to kitchen - but is kitchen busy during night ? If it is guest… My re-flooring journey...Re-flooring is a tough job but I am really glad to see this beautiful work. Your hard work is visible. After all the hustle, the end results are marvelous. Concreting the… EandMMar 13, 2014 8:20 pm
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