Carpenter question - how to convert furniture doors
Hi, yep it should be do able, after removing old doors and hardware you will likely have to install a 16 mm hinge style to match, each side. Then bore…
Cheap way to dispose of old windows and sliding doors
Take the glass to visty recyclers, I'm sure you can dump glass and cardboard for free, there's one in taren point
cert 4 building and construction
It does thanks, diploma is higher again isn't it?
What makes cabinets good quality? What questions to ask?
Good points, but I fail to see the craftsmanship in hardwood internals? All they would be is strips of wood glued together ( grain orientated if your lucky) into a…
cert 4 building and construction
I was thinking cert. 4, builders licience would be a trip to fair trading with some money, no?
Carpenter / Roofing contractor recommendations
I do roofs and other carpentry work, so basically I could build the structure for you but I don't do colour bond or any other roof finishes.
Oh, and I highly…
cert 4 building and construction
Anyone know the quickest route to obtaining this?
What makes cabinets good quality? What questions to ask?
There is also a massive hygiene improvement on a melamine internal carcase over timber, I personally cant stand timber insides , yukki cockroach hotels, and yet the Americans still seem…
NSW - Newtown rebuild - updated flythroughs
Looking great! The wonky walls add the character and interest
Where architraves / skirting boards meet walls
No worries, just a damp sponge or rag to clean it up btw, not wringing wet, don't be scared to go over it a few times, cleaning sponge each time,
You…
What makes cabinets good quality? What questions to ask?
If it's explained to customer, look for an extra $600 you can have the best hardware and solid marine ply bases which will never rot and greatly improve the longevity…
Where architraves / skirting boards meet walls
Sorry it's a 'colours' thing, is arch painted or bare? If painted you could use the same colour sealant as tile to bench top (kitchen) or if timber is raw,…
Where architraves / skirting boards meet walls
Hi, you need to use an acrylic filler i.e. No mor gaps, as it is paintable whereas silicone is not. It is also easier to use, simply run it…
What makes cabinets good quality? What questions to ask?
Nice! Marine? Cost heaps but worth it in the long run, I've seen the gables bursting the screws at the base, when there's too much weight on the legs, that's…
Pros and Cons on handle-less cabinets/cupboards please
We used the Aluminum section between drawers, it looks great too.
That is a nice kitchen, think you get away with it because there is no base doors
Is this normal?
Yep I think your fine, seems like there is a blank on the other side, when I zoomed right in.
You would think the guy would have changed it though, it's…
can you convert brick veneer with weatherboard cladding
I was thinking exactly that, but wanted to 'sugar coat' it, lol
Tiled Roof vs Colourbond - pros/cons (and noise question)
If you can afford it do it, you will only ever kick yourself later
No Fridge in the Kitchen???? Would you do this?
I couldn't live without the fridge close to hand, drive me nuts!
Don't do it, go the intergrated idea
Cupboards over gas cooktop
No worries, I'm sure in range hoods ( I know were on about cabinets here tho.) it said min 650 max 750.
I always though you could ( I I've…
My new kitchen nearly finished
Red looks great, believe it or not.
Flush mount cooktop
Could be their worried about chipping at the cut out, as there is nothing to hide it and you can't bevel the edge or pencil round it or anything to…
Architecture designed home
Try calling German at granite transformations taren point .
He has a really good guy working for him called Peter birdsdale.
Only deal with these two people in the company, and only,…
Pros and Cons on handle-less cabinets/cupboards please
We used unsprung hinges and touch catches, then most of the time put it back to normal hinges and handles, yep that's right, most of the customers felt it looked…
Dishwasher - what to consider when buying pls ?
My plumber friend always pushed Bosch and said to steer clear of Fischer pycal (sp)
Undermount sinks.. how much are builders charging to upgrade
I shouldn't think it should be too much difference in cost , labour wise it's making a template and being a bit more fussy with cut out and then polishing…
Where's your toaster?
I often found people had their daggy ones in an appliance cupboard, the ones with the tambour tec roller doors were good and an easy install ( got it down…
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