tjilpi posted:Tiny kitchen layout help
If you move the bedroom door so that both bedroom doors are together and then move the bathroom door to the centre of the kitchen wall that would give you…
tjilpi posted:Extension, where to start
Yes you could do a timber floor on stumps.Are there windows on the internal wall of the 'U' (the walls that will be becoming part of the new build). If…
tjilpi posted:Question about renovations on relocated houses.
Once moved an put back together they are like any other house. You will be able to find any problems with a building inspection.
We have lived in relocated …
tjilpi posted:Where do you sell second hand building materials?
Furniture can also be sold on ebay, gumtree etc. But there are also auction houses where you can sell it. In Melbourne there are several.Just a few are Leonard Joels,…
tjilpi posted:Do We Have The Right To Refuse To Pay This?
I can't comment legally, but does it always come down to that? Why do so often people think it's ok to short cut builders.not pay final payments etc. If the…
tjilpi posted:Help I want to become a int. des. but where to start???????
If you are in Melbourne then several TAFE's have interior design. Holmesglen, Swinburne and RMIT are just some with well recognised Diplomas.
Monash, Swinburne and RMIT have Bachelor's in Interior Architecture/…
tjilpi posted:When does DIY Reno become owner builder?
You don't need permits to do non-structural renovations eg bathrooms, kitchens, laundries (unless walls are being removed etc). So if you do those yourselves it would be DIY. If the…
tjilpi posted:Lazy trades
There are plenty of good, ethical tradie's. And because they are good they don't work for the likes of Jim's...anything or 'Property Doctors'.
A local guy bought a Jim's Gardening round.…
tjilpi posted:Small bathroom in new shed.
You could make it 1000 x 3000 (or 1200 x 3000) and have the shower across one end, toilet at the other end with the vanity in the centre on…
tjilpi posted:Wrong house plans approved.
Depends on the reason was knocked back initially, but if you use a private building surveyor, probably not. The surveyor will check the build is to code and follows the…
tjilpi posted:Storm Water Disposal
Does your planning permit have any particular requirements re the storm water? Does it have to be treated before it leaves the site?
tjilpi posted:Steam Ovens
Thanks for your answers, they are very helpful. Can I ask what brands of combi-steams you have? 
tjilpi posted:Steam Ovens
I have been doing a bit of research but would be interested to hear from people who have either a steam oven or combi-steam.
Would love some answers to the following…
tjilpi posted:Will you buy replica furniture and homewares or designer?
I really like supporting local artists and artisans if I can. I also like the fact they are one off, or less likely for everyone to have them. I have…
tjilpi posted:$500 to dress a small window?
Could be reasonable. She might be using a very expensive fabric. Too little information to know really
tjilpi posted:Double glazed windows with poor noise insulation
There is an optimal air space size between panes for noise reduction, and I think glass panes of different thickness also help. Did you specify glass thickness and air gap…
tjilpi posted:Do you regret building a smaller home?
I would consider both of those homes big, and bigger than I would want to build (or currently live in). Personally, I would prefer a smaller house which has good…
tjilpi posted:Toilet - adding a sink?
I have a toilet 1500 x either 1000 or 900 with a sliding door and it has a sink in it. All fits fine. However, as your's is 1900 long…
tjilpi posted:Void under slab soil erosion Help
From your description you have a suspended slab, supported on piers, not reliant on the soil, as it is reactive.
tjilpi posted:Oversized Rustic Wooden Mirror
What state are you in? I got one from a guy in Euroa (Victoria) who does tables and mirrors from recycled timber. He used to go regularly to Violet Town…
tjilpi posted:Advice please!!! What do I do?? Draftsman.....disaster!
If you have already 2 designs that fitted 'everything you wanted' why did you go for a 3rd (and now 4th).Have you paid anyone for time in doing these designs…
tjilpi posted:House removal / relocation
When I looked into it I thought Harkaway homes sounded a good price at first because it is only a kit, but once you include building costs they actually seem…
tjilpi posted:The Block?
All other TV shows have one winner....Big Brother, Survivor etc and others don't get compensated. Why should the block be different. Shows like the Bachelor, Farmer wants a wife etc…
tjilpi posted:OLD HOUSE USES
What Stewie said above.
Office / Home office/ Business area for yourself or to rent out
Craft / activity sewing / painting area (studio)
Gardening area
Teenager activity area. Pool room / bar…
tjilpi posted:Is my slab too far out of the ground?
There are minimum levels not maximum levels ie. you need your slab to be a certain height (min.) above the ground.
tjilpi posted:House Relocation/ Haulage - Contract to protect us?
Agree with above post. We have moved several houses but we weren't involved or on the block on the day of the move. That is all up to the house…
