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one more photo of the dining area.

Thanks kokanaing. Renovation is nearly completed. I need to get some light fittings for some of the rooms and blinds. Does anyone know where I can get blinds for a super cheap price? ACT or NSW Updated pics..

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Updated photos. Tomorrow will start polishing the floors and painting.

sorry I forgot to take the photos today, I will put some up tomorrow evening. I started sanding the timber floors today, I was hoping to have them done by tomorrow morning but I think it will take me until tomorrow afternoon to finish using the floor sander. After that I will hire the edge...

I used steamer.

Update on progress plus some photos :) I finally got the wallpaper off today, it took forever getting the wallpaper off behind the entertainment unit. Tonight I will be fixing the gap in the floor, the loose wood on the wall and taking off the adhesive off the timber floor. Tomorrow I will...

Thanks mate.

The property is in Rivett, Canberra. Purchase price is $450K and its a 4 bedroom ensuite on 850sqm land. Budget for reno is $5K and expected value at the end is $530K minimum.

Thanks I might consider selling it, depends on how the finished product turns out :)

This property will settle tomorrow and I will start the renovation straight away. Since this will be my first hands on renovation I will be taking photos throughout and posting it on this thread. Also I have decided to keep the entertainment unit. Its actually is made out of very good wood and...

Hi Jane, I think I would prefer to get rid of the entertaining unit. One of the reason is because it currently makes the room look small but once I get rid of it I can see the room will look very good size. It is a high end property in a very good on a large parcel of land and its a 4...

Hi Dave, Thanks for the quick reply and suggestions. The construction is brick veneer. I think French Doors is a good idea instead of sliding doors as the cost of getting sliding doors will be a lot more since the extension required and french doors will look good also. I will be replacing...

Hi Guys, I am looking to renovate a property I recently bought and I would like some suggestions/ideas. 1. In the lounge room (room with the big entertaining unit and wallpaper) I am going to take the wallpaper off. I have read I can do this with a wallpaper scorer and mixture of...