Shower: Splashback vs Tiles - Which Wins??
I am considering splashback glass on our shower renovation over tiles, as the tile grout surface area is greater than that of a splashback.
Can anyone kindly tell me the…
Shower screen width - how much
We're about to install new showers as part of our bathroom renos, looking at the option of walking straight in without having to open any doors. Bunnings have solid 10mm…
Tiles question...
About to embark on bathroom renos, wondering what the best way to go with tiles? I have had tiles on the floor which were dark and matte finish, and they…
Bathroom Renos - sourcing tradies
Hi, I am about to embark on two bathroom renovations, and wondering if it's best as a beginner to employ a bathroom renovator who uses their own plumbers, tilers, chippies,…
Flexible Plywood - Where to buy?
Hi, can anyone tell me where I could find flexible plywood in the Melbourne area, preferably bayside?
Bedroom wardrobe doors
I'm looking to remove old bedroom wardrobe doors and replace with new ones with a more modern finish - high gloss white, or something similar. All the hinges and wardrobe…
Bedroom wardrobe doors
I'm looking to remove old bedroom wardrobe doors and replace with new ones with a more modern finish - high gloss white, or something similar. All the hinges and wardrobe…
Painting over terra cotta tiles?
Hi there,
Is it possible to paint over terra cotta tiles in an outdoor patio?
I'd like to get away from the orangey look of terra cotta and give them…
Tips for painting interior door pleas...
Would love some advice on how to best paint an internal door. The door is a Corinthian (from Bunnings) with 4 sets of grooves. As I don't have workhorses I…
Bi-fold Doors and Insects - Help Please
Have just had bi-fold doors installed and the insects - flies and mozzies - are loving the easy access into the house!
Aside from installing flyscreens, which I feel somewhat…
Nursery - Bayside Melbourne
Hi,
Can anyone suggest any nurseries in Bayside Melbourne where I could find medium height (1 - 1.5m) lilly pilly trees? I've tried Hello Hello but they only seem to…
Where to buy basket-weave fencing?
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Can anyone point me in the right direction - I'm wanting basket-weave fencing to attach to my existing fencing to provide additional privacy. I live in bayside Melbourne -…
Dismantling & Transporting Carport - Need Help!
I've bought a new house in South-East Melbourne with an unwanted double carport and freestanding outdoor office in the back yard. The structures, both timber and currently for sale, are…
Painted Deck to Stained Deck-Possible?
Wizard, thanks for your reply. The boards are closer together than our last deck, maybe 3mm between each, but the paint has oozed down the sides of each board by…
Painted Deck to Stained Deck-Possible?
I've bought a renovated Victorian cottage with a large deck, problem is it's painted and I prefer stained decks. The deck is in pretty good condition, the paint though while…
Pendant Lights - where to buy
Thanks for this helpful info Elizabeth, much appreciated. I'm like you, I like to touch what I'm buying first, so online is not for me. I am also picky about…
Pendant Lights - where to buy
I live in Melbourne and am looking for pendant lights that give off a warm, yellowish glow (no glass). I'm keen to get something a little different from what's available…
Blind manufacturers
Can anyone recommend a few reputable blind manufacturers in Bayside Melbourne area? I'm looking at furnishing my windows with roller blinds, a few suggestions of manufacturers would be greatly appreciated.…
Bi-fold Doors - Help Please
Hi,
I live in Bayside Melbourne and I'm looking at getting a few quotes for bi-fold doors (a four panel plus a three panel). Could anyone provide me with the…
Splashback & Benchtops Melbourne - Reputable Operators?
Hi there,
I live in Bayside Melbourne and I'm looking at a few quotes for splashback and caesarstone benchtop in our kitchen. Can anybody kindly recommend a few companies that…
Buying advanced trees, south-east Melbourne
Are there any nurseries that sell advanced trees in Melbourne's southeastern suburbs? Any help would be great.
Shonky Floor Company
Anyone looking at re-flooring their homes should be aware of a company called Carpet Choice. They laid floating floorboards and carpet in our house recently and placed a hot tool…
Warning on Flooring
We recently had new carpet and floorboards laid by a company.
The sub-contractor burnt a hole the size of a fist through both sides of an expensive jacket I bought in…
Skylights - Clear or Glazed???
Thanks for the replies, I think I'll go with the clear given the pitch of my roof for all 3 skylights is south facing. Privacy never crossed my mind I…
Skylights - Clear or Glazed???
Keen for some advice - do clear skylights allow in excessive heat on a hot summer's day? Our preference is for clear, but do glazed keep the heat out better?…
Second Story Addition, Melbourne
Can anyone recommend a good architect in Melbourne's Bayside area that specialises in second story additions?
We've been given a verbal thumbs up from the Council to build a second…