Dear Henry,
A couple of places to possibly find some suitable books.
http://www.buildex.net.au/pricelists/booksonbuilding.htm
and
Paul Eslick
Expert Renovator ?
Author of “The Investors Guide to Quick and Easy Renovations.
Have myself "The Penguin Australian Do It Yourself Manual". Which is a useful Australian based general reference.
The Penguin Australian Do It Yourself Manual DIY
Author: Anon other titles
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR EVERY JOB AROUND THE HOME
* Comprehensive, up-to-date and packed with useful advice
* Written by Australian experts for Australian conditions and regulations
* Practical, easy-to-follow instructions with over 2000 colour photographs and illustrations
* Detailed lists of tools and materials and hundreds of helpful hints
RRP: $75.00
ISBN: 0670896373
Media: Hardback
Audience: Adult
Pages: 464
Format: HZ (Miscellaneous)
Imprint: Viking
Publisher: Viking
Origin: Australia
Original Date
of Publication: August 2001
Reissue Date: November 2001
Category: Home, Improvements & Decorating
Practical websites on Australian renovations.
Read lots here. There is lots of good information on this site and in the archives.
Cheers,
Sunstone.