Search results

Sample pots Despite the price fo sample pots being very expensive, if you don't know what colours to go with then they can save a lot in the long run, however if you plan on renovating mulptiple properties then it really will save a lot of time, money and effort to pick your (neutral) colours...

Paint If you keep an eye out at garage sales, warehouse sales, trash and treasure markets, ebay...sometimes you can find some gems. The good thing is if you come across paints at these place there is usually a whole bunch. Otherwise like the last post said...paint stores usually have...

Depends on the neighbour But whatever you do, get it in writing! You just never know.:)

I agree http://www.bookabin.com.au was a great resource for me when I needed a fast, cheap bin. Just make sure you get the number of the actual bin company and check that they received the booking and what time they will arrive.

Tips for floorboards Just a few things to remember...floorboards can scratch and dent very easily so make sur eyou have pads on the bottom of any harsh furniture with legs...such as a chair and tables. Although all us girls love high heels, floorboards don't love them and they can cause lots...

TV distance Have you considered actually fixing a flat screen to the wall? Brackets can be bought for around $100 and newer tv's can be bought for around $700 or less for a pretty good one. Having a tv on the wall open up more space in the room. Amanda

What does the market want? Ask local real estate agents what is the most desirable thing to have in your local area - a parents retreat or a 5th bedroom? If however your going to live there for a while, then do what suits you best whilst keeping in mind what you might have to do down the track...

Depends How good are the floorboards? If you hire a sander yourself (if your handy like that) it might only cost a couple hundred to polish them up. Amanda

No Fashion! And don't forget about not being able to wear high heels on most polished floors! :(:(

Good Luck Renovating can be tough and hard work but very rewarding so good on you for taking up the challenge.

Subdivision Have you gotten a second or third quote? If your unsure who to call. Go to the Frankston council town planning desk (Which is located in the Civic Center on Davey St) and ask to see the registry of who has put in planning applications. There will be repeated names of the...

DIY Staging i agree it is very therapeutic to paint and DIY staging is not all that hard. It's quite a knack to have a fantatic "eye", but to get it looking presentable and saleable it's not that difficult. $2 shops, garage sales, trading post, ebay, borrowing from your own house are all...

Warm it up I agree...carpet is definately warmer than concrete (or any other surface for that matter) then add a rug ontop of that for even more warmth. Place furniture up again the drafty spots on the wall...like the back of the couch against the garage door for example :)

Picket Fence If your still thinking of a picket fence, think about getting one of the newer types that are not made of wood and that never need to be painted or maintained...like polvin pickets for example.