Renovation + Home Improvement AU 
jodgeApr 22, 2012 6:41 pm Foundations - Who builds them?Pretty much got it all there,
You may be able to get a Chippie who can do the setout and footings as well.
The footing may be as simple as a 200mm trench with a single… mgilla replied 25 April 2012 ago Downlights for a timber ceiling?Hi All,
I have recently built a timber deck in an alfresco area and am planning to clad the ceiling to match.
The ceiling will need downlights… changing an existing house planBrenda-as you seem to be based in Jamaica is there someone locally who can help you with you plan? Conditions here is Australia may be very different to the climate you… DIY renovations or Subcontracting?Your main point seems to be your aversion to physical strain rather than if one is competent to do DIY and the huge savings to be made.
Conversely, nothing looks worse… CarportYeah, I agree with Uncle Arfur, the original engineer designed it , the builder built it according to his drawings so the engineer should be accountable here.
Maybe some… Renovation in North Sydney areaGo to their website and click on the development tab then scroll down to their LEP.
Download the North Sydney Local Environmental Plan 2001 and have a look in there.
They… First Renovation, looking for tips etc..ooow, good luck!
we extended our last house and put in a new master and used the old master as an ensuite one part and a hall with study area the other.
I LOVED doing… kiwi replied 7 May 2012 ago Home reno NewbieHi, very difficult to say as there are lots of variables.
We renovate cheap houses ($200K). We spend under $15K and put in a new kitchen, retile bathroom and put new… Water proof membranes under slabs?There are various chemical treatments that can be applied to the slab surface to act as a moisture barrier and negate the requirement for a plastic membrane, however it is… THOMAMay 16, 2012 7:57 pm Tender v building contractA tender is basically a written quote to do the job. A builder is a 'tenderer' who is 'tendering' on the project. Usually you would get a number of quotes or 'tenders'… syba replied 21 May 2012 ago sybaMay 21, 2012 11:57 pm House extension- Extra RoomThanks for your reply. The external cladding will be done by the builder but I am not sure if the frame will be on stumps since I don't know much about building.
I did ask… Our Remodel - Wallpaper nightmare!
Wow what a transformation. We are also renovating a 70s house. No wallpaper when we bought it but I think it must have had some at some stage! It has a crazy green… Needs wall removed in MelbourneHi Guys,
Looking at removing hinged doors from a supprting wall and installing cavity sliders instead in a supporting wall. Can anyone recommend someone who could do this… MD@KEYS started a topic 26 May 2012 ago Rafter Direction & Size adviceA sketch or proper drawing of the floorplan with existing and proposed setout including existing roof lines would help a lot here...
Stewie Ideas on facade update please
Personally I would look at bringing that merbau fence across towards the portico. Changing the colour of the portico cladding from cream to maybe a darker colour to match… Does this quote sound good ?Hi everyone,
I live in Brisbane an im planning to extend my brick house.
I am going to add 25sqm room to the front of the house , in bricks on a concrete slab. The… Water under New FloorboardsHi all,
Would water remain between the floorboards and concrete slab? Would mould develop in time,
We are also worried about the floor under… Help.. it's my garage.. I'm looking for someone/ company who can help me to remove/ demolish my garage.
At the moment t's attached to the house. I want to keep the house… Help!! Exterior render colourHi, first you need to join an exterior site like photobucket or imageshack. Then upload the pics. Once you've done that, select the image you want to display, the site… SDN Carpet: Beaulieu or Quest?I'm looking at new carpet for my house. Originally, i was interested in the SDN by Beaulieu, but when I went to the carpet retailer, they suggested I consider Quest as… astrob38 started a topic 17 June 2012 ago robaJun 17, 2012 11:38 pm “Peep-in” wardrobeIf you 'couldnt find your own post' you have a real problem.
Using this site, and posting pictures is simple using IMGUR where you upload your pics there, and provide a…
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I'm in the inner north of Melbourne. I've had a look around, but I kind of want to go with someone who is referred over just…
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