Recent content by dan_89

So we have all moved from Somersoft? And the new site is propertychat.com.au? Thanks guys!

external view from living/dining area.

Decided to throw up a couple of sliding doors Friday night on the open room/study to allow it to be used as a 3rd bedroom but stil retain the option to have the room open. Picked the doors up for $150 each plus the barn style track which cost $300. I think it looks great and creates a...

Hi All, Looking for advice/guidance on getting things moving for a potential subdivision in Melbourne South Eastern suburbs. For some background info, I have discussed the feasibility of funding the project with my broker. All looks good but hoping to keep the whole process under $350k.. Given...

What a great thread. I can't help but feel negatively towards myself after reading.. As I'm nearing completion of my PPOR renovation project I have lashed out and bought numerous luxury (?) items including a 60" LED TV, large stainless french door fridge, 7kw samsung inverter split system + a...

Thanks mate! All the best with it! There have been times I've felt like giving up and there have been countless profanities used but when it all starts coming together it makes it all worthwhile. It was easier for me as I didn't plan on living in the home during the reno process. Happy to...

Thanks Bob! No kids for me for some time (I hope).. firstly the fact that I can't afford them and secondly children are the last thing on my 21 year old girlfriends mind! Kitchen is all completed minus the splashbacks. I will reveal the finished product when it's installed in a week or so...

The finished product! Over the moon with how the floors came out! Water based finish has helped retain the lighter colour (without the yellowing effect that polyurethane leaves) and looks amazing with the contrast of the walls! Looking forward to a break as my 26 year old body feels around 80...

A few progress shots of the renovation! Before shot of the lounge.. Feeling a little ill looking back at these :o

I'm with you Biz, love to challenge myself and go as cheap as possible (while maintaining high standards on quality obviously). If it were my IP I would have tiled the splashback.. $1100 is alot of money for something that could have cost less than $400 tiled. Alternatively could have used...

Definitely freshened the place up! interesting colour choice but I don't mind it! I like the way you've done the rangehood (I'm assuming the exhaust runs back through the wall and either into the ceiling or strait through the brickwork?). Its always nice having overheads for extra storage...

Hey James, why don't you tell us what you really think!? ;) I understand what your saying but don't agree entirely. There are many nice areas of Glen Waverley and think it is a great central location with a great array of amenities. Sure, it is stupidly overpriced in terms of value for money...

Floors have been sanded (by flooring contractor). They have came up slightly more yellow than I had originally hoped but none the less have come up well. I will be keeping the natural colour as I wanted a light finish. First coat of water based polish will be going on today and I cannot wait...

Hi Jade, Thanks for the positive feedback! In regards to asbestos, I originally started ripping out my bathroom (ripping off tiles and sheeting from walls) when I thought the sheeting behind the tiles looked similar to asbestos. Sure enough after having it tested it was confirmed that it...

Hi Cadence, The major savings were from limiting the use of trades. I also sourced a few items from Ebay/gumtree which wasn't a huge saving but every bit helps! My tiller ran me through the waterproofing process then I completed the second coat. Fairly simple process but as I am not...