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Just thought that there be quite a few tradies, builders, architects, drafties on here who could offer advice, assistance or at least point you in the right direction.
I've worked on a fair number of homes, too. I'm a bit better with demo than reno, but that's more a personal preference than a comment on my skill![]()
With the mandatory surfboard halfway out the large picture wall of a crystal surf tube? Kinda three dimensional.I gutted our house in Hawaii and worked hands on during almost the entire renovation. I had a contractor and did not have anything directly to do with plumbing, electricity or laying the new floor; but I was involved with almost everything else. I was also the idea man behind the nuances of some of the design concepts that really made our house unique. I did all the finish work myself... tile, paint, hardware etc.
I did the outdoor room all by myself. (I watch a lot of HGTV)
I've renovated a number of homes over the years, some of them I lived in and some were bought, fixed up, and flipped. I think the most important thing to look at before spending money on a house reno, is whether or not it is worth it. I mean, does it have good bones? Are the foundations sound? Was the original framework well made with good materials? If the answers are yes, then the reno work goes much easier and more cheaply. There will be fewer unpleasant surprises such as rot, water damage, etc. and in the end you'll get a better return on your investment. I reno'd a lot of homes in Vancouver built circa 1910 to 1930 and there was a huge difference in the quality of the original buildings even in the same neighborhood. We always had lower costs fixing up the well built ones.
Erotic marble statues on plinths in wall niches with down lights above?![]()
This and the all important location....location.....location.I've renovated a number of homes over the years, some of them I lived in and some were bought, fixed up, and flipped. I think the most important thing to look at before spending money on a house reno, is whether or not it is worth it. I mean, does it have good bones? Are the foundations sound? Was the original framework well made with good materials? If the answers are yes, then the reno work goes much easier and more cheaply. There will be fewer unpleasant surprises such as rot, water damage, etc. and in the end you'll get a better return on your investment. I reno'd a lot of homes in Vancouver built circa 1910 to 1930 and there was a huge difference in the quality of the original buildings even in the same neighborhood. We always had lower costs fixing up the well built ones.
Do you find the solid brick..(cavity brick construction homes) easier or better constructed, to work with?
Oh my go figure.When it comes to extension I`m only interested in PE!
Nearly have completed first stage reno/addition to this place. Double lock up garage with 2 bed granny flat (annexed unit) Decided to construct it of cavity brick, having a trade background as a brickie helps. Less wear and tear if you have a tenant rent it out as well.I've never did a brick house. On the west coast of Canada, all the houses are wood frame.
We re-did the 2 floor, concrete condo I have over here and it was great because only the pillars and slabs are structural. So it's easy to take out a wall or build a new one from light weight clay blocks. Plus there is no drywall board, they only use real plaster, which so much nicer.
A nice kitchen and the bathrooms are the best rooms to do whether you live in the place or plan on selling it.
I find myself watching nothing but HGTV lately. House Hunters, international version as well, Property Virgins, and of course the Scott twins Drew and Jonathan on Property Brothers.
So I have a couple of questions. My kitchen has dark cabinets almost like a dark walnut color to them. What can I do to lighten them up? Also, tile in my shower that I hate! I scrub and scrub but the black won't come off. Yes I use bleach. What can I do to get it all white again?