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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...

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

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...

Hi Wylie, Bathroom costs below; Labour Plumbing total: $920 Caulking: $100 Tiling: 30h @ $45 = $1350 Asbestos Removal :mad: : $1000 Electrician: (My old man - actual cost $0) :D $500 approx Plasterer (stopping walls etc.): $200 Materials Fittings (shower heads etc.): $670 Silicones: $86...

Completed wall between kitchen and dining (was originally an ugly arched wall and felt too segregated - Now far more open!) *Note: This project has been my first attempt at painting so lucky there are no close ups ;). Very happy with our choice of colour though (Haymes - Spatial)...

For those interested I will be uploading a few progress images. Internally I am nearing completion with the renovation. Have spent countless hours working outside of my full-time job in the past 5 months and couldn't be happier with the outcome so far! When completed I will be uploading final...

G'day Bob, Kitchen is being built by Kitchens U Build in Bayswater, Vic but will be supplied flat packed. I will be doing the kitchen myself so hoping it goes together well! Yes I was aware that the tiles were laid on the pine boards then cement sheet which contained asbestos. The asbestos I...

Thanks Francesco, It is also a concern to me but so far so good! it's been nearly 3 months since the mould was treated and no signs of it returning as yet.. There is only around 200mm under the subfloor at the front of the house where this room is and water seems to be pooling in the garden...

Ensuite coming together nicely! happy with my choice of tile colour. Can't go wrong for $9sqm also! Any recommendation on either framless or semi-frameless shower screens? I'm unsure which one I'm going to go with at this point..

If I was to have majority of works done by others I would guess another $30-40k ontop of my buget although I haven't had any actual quotes etc. thus far all I have used is s tiler for bathrooms and plastered for the tricky stuff!

Hi Steve, re-stump wasn't required as all stumps are concrete. I had a guy come out and level a few spots by jacking and packing but I wasn't out to make things perfect as it would have cost thousands.

Will be putting extra vents into brick work as there are currently only small slits in bricks as ventilation rather than actual vents. This should be more than enough ventilation.

Will get back to you Brian re: paint type. Undercoat was some sort of 3 in 1 oil based. Top coat is a Wattyl semi gloss enamel. Uploaded attachments individually.