Hi Jpatel2206, did you end up going with a plungie? We're also considering the max. Not too many reviews from Australians…

Have you chosen which screens yet? I had SupaScreen doors at my last place, this time I'm getting Invisigard screens installed, mostly because that's what the window company I'm…

We have QLD spotted gum in a room and hallway and jarrah in the rest of the house. I love the jarrah but the spotted gum is far more…

Does anyone know of a house painted in Colorbond Shale Grey in the south Brisbane region? (Or northside if not too far from the city). Would love to actually…

Very nice! I've spend the past 2 years digging out stumps in my garden. Unfortunately I don't think the neighbours would appreciate a bonfire. Only 3 stumps…

Hi all,
How easy is it to alter the roofline when you replace a roof? In our case our current roof is tin and will be replaced by Colorbond. …

Thanks all for the info
I had a look at Shale Grey on the Dulux Colour Atlas site and it has more green than red…

I absolutely adore the house colours below and am thinking of using them for my weatherboard Queenslander. Shale grey walls, Surfmist roof, white trim, the only difference being a…

Sorry one more question, would those who have had decks built consider the costing calculator in the link below very accurate?
http://www.homedesigndirectory.com.au/c ... imator.php

I've been reading over the Brisbane City Council website and am trying to work out if Planning approval may be needed for a new deck we're considering, but am finding…

I've also used BMT and was happy with the service.

Sanding is finally underway! The guys started today and will finish it off tomorrow, with Lobasol 2k oil.
Verdict: we have Jarrah!! Also a little QLD spotted gum down…

I'm in Brisbane and also had problems getting quotes for asbestos removal recently.
I contacted quite a few companies (voicemail, emails and online forms) and only 2 got back…

Thanks for the comments
I'm definitely going ahead with the penetrating oil finish but not for a couple more months (too much to organise…

I spoke to a sander today and he said they'll be able to tell the type of wood after sanding. Currently there is too much dirt and grime. …

Thanks, figured out how to do it

I'm wanting to know what kind of wooden floorboards we have in our house, built in 1947 in Brisbane. The floors have been covered since it was built and…

We're going to be re-stumping and raising our house as well as adding a deck as soon as we sell an investment property. And then, down the track when…

Thanks Amelia I'll check out your blog.
It is a weatherboard home built in the 40's, not quite Queenslander style, more "cottagey" with a large 70's rear extension. I've looked…

What a beautiful renovation. Job well done!

Thanks for replying guys
Lotto...... Tell me about it! I bought for a good price in a popular area though so could spend $400k and…

I bought an old house a year ago that needs pretty much everything done to it... At the moment I have limited funds for renovations so it's going to be…

Thanks guys. I might get a quote, that will probably decide it for me.

I recently removed most of the old carpet and lino in our house, revealing good hardwood timber floors underneath. I like the rustic look but the end goal is to…