Ok guys, between being a sook and renovating Ive finally had time to take some photos.
So much has been happening over the last few weeks im not quite sure where to start.
A few things that have taken place
The tiler is in and has quoted $3000 to do the whole house. Kitchen splashback, dining and kitchen floors, living area, hall, laundry, toilet, and bathroom. I know the guy doing the tiling. He's croation. Funny bugger. Seems to be always swearing and throwing tools around. Can be loud and annoying at times but does a fantastic job, is very fussy and is always on time. I can usually keep him quiet by offering pizza or a beer.
Anyhoo...
Have completely painted the inside of the house, so thats finished. I think we spent about $600 on paint alone there, although not quite sure - would have to check the receipts. Looks great, cant wait to see the floor tiling done. Picked up a new front door from Bunnings. Its timber which we plan to paint a very exciting colour - you will have to see it when its up and done. Heres the design and look of the door, although it certainly wont be this colour!
Hume Doors
The front door set us back $200 bucks, and another few bucks for paint. Weve also had two windows fixed that were broken (probably lawn mowers) and had the entrance glass fitted with acid etch glass to match the new front door. Total cost for the new glass - $800 from Aussie Glass here in Brisbane. I probably wouldnt recommend them as they got it wrong twice before getting it right a third time round with firstly the wrong type of glass then the wrong measurements. Oh well - didnt cost us anything extra - just had to wait a bit longer. You can see the new glass in the images below - although it still looks god awful against the unpainted frame and crappy brickwork.
Had the bathroom fully resheeted, waterproofed and retiled. Fitted the new bath and had the plumber in to fix up some issues with the plumbing. Didnt get any photos of the plumbing in place under the bath, but let me tell you - it had more twists and turns in it than a hitchcock film. The plumber looked at it and said "Thats f*cked!" ...I nodded in agreement.
So had the plumbing fixed, the bath fitted and also repositioned the shower waste out from the wall an additional 300mm to accommodate the new large tiles. Also had to lift the floor wastes an extra 30mm to allow for the new bedding of which has been done on the floor. This was done in order to place a hopless shower within the bathroom. Im hoping it looks great once finished. Picked up a vanity from Bunnings also for $200 and decided to replace the handles as they looked cheap. New chrome handles cost bugger all and I think they will lift the look of the vanity substantially.
Ok outside the house...
This has been absolutely back breaking stuff. Replacing the retaining walls - 4 days straight so far of breaking up concrete, digging holes, swearing, throwing crowbars and wiping my forehead like that guy in the solo commercials.
Picked up 52 new sleepers at a total cost of $11 each to replace the whole wall. Have taken some photos for everyone - its really coming together nicely.
Thats about it for the moment. Once the retaining wall is completed, new fences will go in, some landscaping, repair and paint the roof and start rendering outside.
Everything is moving along nicely and were beginning to really notice some changes.
RJ
So much has been happening over the last few weeks im not quite sure where to start.
A few things that have taken place
The tiler is in and has quoted $3000 to do the whole house. Kitchen splashback, dining and kitchen floors, living area, hall, laundry, toilet, and bathroom. I know the guy doing the tiling. He's croation. Funny bugger. Seems to be always swearing and throwing tools around. Can be loud and annoying at times but does a fantastic job, is very fussy and is always on time. I can usually keep him quiet by offering pizza or a beer.
Anyhoo...
Have completely painted the inside of the house, so thats finished. I think we spent about $600 on paint alone there, although not quite sure - would have to check the receipts. Looks great, cant wait to see the floor tiling done. Picked up a new front door from Bunnings. Its timber which we plan to paint a very exciting colour - you will have to see it when its up and done. Heres the design and look of the door, although it certainly wont be this colour!
Hume Doors
The front door set us back $200 bucks, and another few bucks for paint. Weve also had two windows fixed that were broken (probably lawn mowers) and had the entrance glass fitted with acid etch glass to match the new front door. Total cost for the new glass - $800 from Aussie Glass here in Brisbane. I probably wouldnt recommend them as they got it wrong twice before getting it right a third time round with firstly the wrong type of glass then the wrong measurements. Oh well - didnt cost us anything extra - just had to wait a bit longer. You can see the new glass in the images below - although it still looks god awful against the unpainted frame and crappy brickwork.
Had the bathroom fully resheeted, waterproofed and retiled. Fitted the new bath and had the plumber in to fix up some issues with the plumbing. Didnt get any photos of the plumbing in place under the bath, but let me tell you - it had more twists and turns in it than a hitchcock film. The plumber looked at it and said "Thats f*cked!"
...I nodded in agreement.So had the plumbing fixed, the bath fitted and also repositioned the shower waste out from the wall an additional 300mm to accommodate the new large tiles. Also had to lift the floor wastes an extra 30mm to allow for the new bedding of which has been done on the floor. This was done in order to place a hopless shower within the bathroom. Im hoping it looks great once finished. Picked up a vanity from Bunnings also for $200 and decided to replace the handles as they looked cheap. New chrome handles cost bugger all and I think they will lift the look of the vanity substantially.
Ok outside the house...
This has been absolutely back breaking stuff. Replacing the retaining walls - 4 days straight so far of breaking up concrete, digging holes, swearing, throwing crowbars and wiping my forehead like that guy in the solo commercials.
Picked up 52 new sleepers at a total cost of $11 each to replace the whole wall. Have taken some photos for everyone - its really coming together nicely.
Thats about it for the moment. Once the retaining wall is completed, new fences will go in, some landscaping, repair and paint the roof and start rendering outside.
Everything is moving along nicely and were beginning to really notice some changes.
RJ
