Hi all, I've asked several experts about my roof and each has given me different information - I want to put in new sisalation and some insulation batts, but have…

Hi all, I need to fence off both sides of the house to make the back yard child-friendly, but don't want to draw attention to the fences. What's a good…

PS - if I can just find out what type of product was most popular during that time, it would be a great start - then I can get a…

Hi all, half my house has floorboards with a nice, warm honey hue and semi-gloss finish (or maybe gloss which has aged). They would have been done in the early…

Hi all, I prefer to work with Wattyl paints and wonder if anyone can recommend a white which is only a whisker away from untinted Wattyl White A0. I want…

Thanks Leighton, the big stuff starts tomorrow with asbestos removal. Then I can book the electrician and plumber. The rest of it will be mostly DIY with some help from…

Thanks for the replies. I'm doing a light renovation in the bathroom, eg. new shower base and surround, toilet and vanity plus floor and paint. I've decided to remove as…

Hi all, I've been given conflicting information from different trades and professionals regarding asbestos wall lining in my bathroom, etc. (and under eaves). Settlement is mid Jan and I hope…

I got the unconditional approval anyway! The LMI people were satisfied that I have extra savings to cover essential repairs. I'm going ahead with the building inspection anyway, as this…

Hi all, my home loan is ready to go - EXCEPT - the verification team are concerned about the condition of the property, and may need a building inspection.
The…

Hi all, if I bought a freestanding electric oven, roughly what would the labour costs to be have it installed - the old oven is gas, so it won't be…

Hi, what type of tradie do I get to replace broken windows AND rotted parts of the wooden frames - builder, glazier, or both?

Hi all, I've found a house and booked in for a meeting with the bank next week re finance. My main reason for buying is long-term security for the kids…

Hi all, I'm hoping to buy a house soon, finance pending. Could an experienced renovator give me a rough idea of costs to do the following repairs:
- replace about 12…

Thanks, I've done alot of research and it definitely looks like the best option. There's a relocated house jsut gone up down the road, so our Shire must be okay…

Hi all, I'm very new to this, just at the stage of browsing kit home sites, comparing to factory built homes delivered in sections and completed. Just had another thought…

Hi all,
I just found this forum and I'm sure I'll be dropping in regularly over the next 6-12 months.
At the moment I'm just browsing kit homes and factory…