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Agree with everyone here. Don't do it specifically to add value. Only do it if you're living in the property and will get to enjoy it for a period of time first. Only 4.5% of properties in ACT have a pool (though this is a statistic from 2007) so there's not too much demand for one from the...

The most simple option would be to add a narrow ensuite within the buildings existing footprint. I would look at putting it backing onto the kitchen and turning the long bedroom (4.7x3.3) into the Master. Yes it is smaller than the actual master bedroom, but it will still be an ok size for a...

Your attachment is a timber laminate catalogue but I have used vinyl planks many times for clients over the years (both commercial and residential grade). Brady is right; vinyl has come a long way in the last few years. A 'higher end' look is definitely your vinyl plank as opposed to a sheet...

Try www.marksinyourbath.com.au Great guy - good service. He does bath resurfacing as well as floor and wall tile resurfacing etc. He's helped a number of my clients now including this one (he's based in Brisbane but travels all over)...

Thank you everyone for your advice. Looks like it can be done which will be a great cost saving for the client. Yes, we'll check with the powder-coaters before anything is removed. Hopefully will have some pics to post with the results over the next few months. Jane

Has anyone powder-coated over an anodised finish? Is it possible? I have a client with perfectly ok anodised balustrades. Would be such a cost saver (much needed on this project!) to just re-coat them instead of spending $6000+ on all new. Any advice much appreciated! Thanks.

If you're going to respray, I would definitely recommend a professional job. Cost is around $800. If you were going to sell the property immediately, a DIY Tub and Tile job might suffice but it's not a finish I would want to rely on for an extended period (some people rave about it but I...

Have just PM'd you. Jane

Wow that's a bit harsh! Many families live week to week and just simply can't afford the extra $$. Yes it does make sense to spend a bit extra to save in the long run, but not everyone will or can do it. One of the reasons people rent is because they are not in the financial position to spend...

Great little vid! Very entertaining so far. Good luck with the loan - can't wait to see your series of reno progress videos.

I'm a big fan of Highgrove Bathrooms - http://www.highgrovebathrooms.com/ In Melbourne, they have branches in Clayton, Abbotsford and Geelong. They also have pricing on their website which helps you sort out your selections before you leave the house. Just be aware of the difference in the...

Oh have I seen some real botch jobs when people have tried to paint anodised or powder-coated window frames! If you do decide to paint the windows, prep is the key. Also, as Invstor mentioned, you might be better to go for a darker colour. White will tend to show up any imperfections much...

Good one Dylan! You can usually get away with standard module sizes for cabinetry and then just have your bench-tops made to suit. I know that Bunnings have a custom-made bench-top service and I presume Masters do too. One company I came across recently is http://semble.com.au. I haven't...

Thank you - my fee on this one (for internal and external design/reno advice) was $1590+gst

Hi TMNT, Yes I believe the driveway cost them around $9-$10k and lights may not have been quite $2k - probably closer to $800-$1000 for external lighting.

Thanks! Yes they're timber slats. We used them to disguise not-very-nice brown anodised window joinery. Hi Shahin, I don't have a break down room-by-room but all that was done in the living was to paint the exposed timber beam/rafters + render/paint the brick wall. In fact the existing walls...

Hi Dan, I would recommend you do what Brian has done. Don't go to the expense of a new floor if you don't need to - especially for a rental. If you go for a darker stain it will tend to minimise the knots in the Radiata Pine too. Keep your walls a light colour to make sure not too much...

I'm sure someone will shed more light on your situation than I can. However, I have had a similar scenario where I owned a 3 unit block. Two of the units were allowed to have a full kitchen, but the 3rd was not. I got away with renting it out by not having a full kitchen - rather a bench...

Hi all, a few before and after photos from a renovation I advised on a few months back... Before After Before After (amazing what some great staging can do too!) More pics on website

I came across a product a few years ago called Grout Perfect. It's a sort of grout resurfacer. Much longer wearing than a grout pen and comes in a selection of colours. You also don't need to remove the existing grout which is very time consuming. If you're planning to hold on to the property...