We are about embark on painting a rental property and as such need the job completed pretty quickly in order to get tennants in ASAP. We were planning on…

Actually we have a door from the (current) laundry/toilet to the backyard which we were considering closing in to make more space. We tend not to use it much…

Don't suppose you have a picture do you - might help me to formulate some idea's! Yes we were thinking hidden laundry behind bifold doors - are yours the…

Hi there - after many months contemplating what to do about our terrible and not very functional bathroom we are considering combining bathroom and laundry in order to facilitate a…

Sorry to highjack your post - but I am having a similar dilemma! We have decided on renovating rather than moving so maybe one step ahead of you -…

Hi there - we are in the initial stages of planning a bathroom and laundry reno and as part of setting our budget (you would think that would be the…

I realise this post is a bit old now so not sure whether you have maybe solved your dilemma - but I wonder whether you had seen the Japanese style…

No I'm in Adelaide and I agree it is a lot of money!!! But, after having done my homework (including getting other quotes) I think the price is about…

Thanks for the advice - the unit is actually being installed on Monday and I will talk to them about the return air vent. I do remember the guy…

Thanks Brad75 - think you also responded to my questions in another thread that I 'hijacked'!! Hoping someone would tell me just that - nice when the people selling…

Well we did particularly want the 4 star cos of the additional efficiency - some extra functionality with fan speed etc as well as planning for an extension in the…

Sorry Brad75 - only just saw your reply! Have just received another quote for a thousand less!! The original quote was inclusive of zoning and 50ml ducting which…

Hi there - I am in the process of getting some quotes on a Braemar Gas heating unit (looking at the 4star which is apparently actually a 4.7 star??) and…

I know you posted this ages ago so you have likely found an answer by now?! I am actually looking into getting a Braemar unit - one of the…

Well I am now a total expert on all things washing machine related!! Ended up buying a Bosch - only $790 for a 6.5k machine from Good Guys (not…

My reliable, nearly 10 year old Whirlpool front loader gave up the ghost yesterday and I began the arduous (and confusing) task of looking for a replacement. I left…

Thanks for your thoughts Stressed Out - I guess you chose a kit kitchen based mainly on price but what are your observations RE quality compared to custom? I…

Ok - so basically this suggests cutting out the 'middle man' ie either the cabinet maker or custom kitchen manufacturer by getting the cabinets direct from the board company?? …

Thanks for your comments - I guess it is the overall look that concerns me most. I obviously want a cook quality job but we are not sure how long…

Hi all - fairly general question and any advice/thoughts appreciated!
As part of an extension to a 1920's bungalow, we are planning a new kitchen which will form the centrepoint of…

...and the best thing - a year round supply of marmalade! All kidding aside though, my head is spinning at the mere thought of all the work we have…

Hi all - stumbled on this forum while searching for some info on Smeg appliances and as a complete novice when it comes to renovating/anything remotely handy I figured I…