Browse Forums General Discussion Re: DIY House Plans 6Nov 03, 2014 3:54 pm The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: DIY House Plans 11Nov 04, 2014 5:55 am Beetalo: Thanks for your "story" -- it certainly has inspired me and I'll follow your path. Rufftuff: your post was the was the confirmation I needed. I'll search the internet this week to look for some free design/construction software. The house I'll build will almost certainly be one-storey, Hardiplank and some stone veneer. It'll be supported by approx. one-metre piers and, ideally,the roof will be composite shingles. I've chosen shingles because they look good and are fairly easy to install (and they seem to be slowly catching on in Australia. Thanks everyone again. Really tight at the top of the stairs- how to get furniture into those rooms? Study books - does anyone really use them these days? Large storage closet would be more functional. 2 6891 Assuming the structure of your cabinetry is good then I would DIY everything as follows: - replace your counter tops entirely, - replace all drawer runners with soft close… 1 4784 |