Hi There,
I’m a newbie (1st post too) – Found this wonderful forum via a google search.
Introductions….
My name is Leah….. For Hubby and I, 2009 was the year of Wedding Planning – This year we are newlyweds and are planning to transform our existing residence: 40 year old, 2 x 4 brick and tile home on around 700m2 in Duncraig WA, in to something a little more modern and make gardens less maintenance - We both work in constructions so will go owner builder.
2010 the year of home RENOVATIONS! YAY!
So transforming our home in 2010 means:
1. Turning Bathroom # 2 into an ensuite – this requires taking an exterior wall out 1 meter and changing a window into a door. Plumbing, footings and structure will not be affected – thank gawd!
2. Fitout Bathroom 1 - Something simple, plain & fresh (currently has a pink bath and tiles and a cream vanity eeek)
3. Cutting a double door way in our long boring hall way (brick up existing) to create theatre room
4. Re-riling 70% of our home
5. New retaining walls to front and back + water wise gardens to fill these.
We are currently on the path to having the major works drawn up for submission to council, and have started preparing the front and back gardens for retaining walls – So my first question – can anyone recommend an Architectural Drafts man?? Our contacts can't help out for 8 weeks as too busy and on holidays. Thanks in advance….
Anyhow… Looking forward to sharing our reno journey with you all, helping out and getting help in return. Also looking forward to sharing before and after pictures late this year, hopefully hubby and I are not divorced over reno arguments in the mean time hahahahahaha!!!
PCE