Workshop
Ask a question

Topics with Label: Renovation

EllieBee
Community Newcomer

 I have a wind out window that closes most of the way, but then just continues winding without fully shutting.How might a go about fixing this?

MariaDF
Just Starting Out
5 replies

  So we recently moved into our home and I have discovered these huge finger thick gaps between the roof beam and wall panels. I need advice on how to ...

jefff
Just Starting Out
1 reply

Hi I am planning to use Hardieflex for the exterior wall of my house extension project at the back of my house.The wall is 5.5m long x 3m high. I am p ...

MARI2
Just Starting Out

Could the 1. E xterior be washed & made ivory colour again?? 2. Could the terrible drak brown grout / cement be removed on the inside? Seem like this ...

keterlich
Building a Reputation
2 replies

We have an old stone cottage that was built in 1830. The architraves and skirtings are the beautiful large, old style timber mouldings however they ha ...

indiaww
Just Starting Out
1 reply

I have pulled up the carpet in my bedroom with the intention of putting hybrid flooring down. I have just pulled off the floor trim and on the wall ad ...

weekendwally
Getting Established
3 replies

Hi all, I've just poured new concrete in a bedroom and am seeking some advice on how to cover the concrete step at the front. Thank you for you ...

siobhan1
Just Starting Out
2 replies

 hello! Seeking advise for our limestone walls. Recently just purchased the house and I really hate the look on the limestone. We want to complete r ...

EmilyD
Finding My Feet
4 replies

sirblew
Getting Established
6 replies

Hi, I've removed a very old oil heater from its place the wall. Now I need to do something about the hole it left behind. The heater shell is quite ...

chloe_31
Just Starting Out
2 replies

Hello! I just bought a new house (3 bedroom) and wondering would it be easier to get a spray paint gun to paint the whole interior? It’s vacant and al ...

LaurenJ45
Just Starting Out
1 reply

Hi everyone, I have steel built-in wardrobe frames as well as steel internal door frames set in brick walls. I'd like to remove them entirely and re ...

dinefera
Just Starting Out
4 replies

 One of room wall was heavily damaged due to a water leak in adjacent bathroom. Though leak has been fixed, now wall plaster heavily chipped and broke ...

SPP
Having an Impact
1 reply

Hi, I want to remove some walls in my house. I had the structural engineer come and visit. They identified that I need the following: 1) 295 x 85 GL17 ...

new_to_this
Just Starting Out
1 reply

We have this weird space between our two stairwells and it is the first thing you see when you come in the front door. It is currently being painted s ...

George_P68
Finding My Feet
3 replies

Hello Fellow DIYers! I am in the process of renovating my home and I wish to remove my slate floors. I read the following posts from @Kelli-H and ...

bhushan154
Getting Established
4 replies

Hello, I have a corner section in the kitchen that I would like to add timber wall panels to - https://www.bunnings.com.au/quickboard-300-x-9mm-2-7m ...

robertagrann13
Just Starting Out
4 replies

Hi everyone, hoping you can help with an indoor staircase flooring project we're doing atm! We recently removed the really old carpet on our staircase ...

Chrisjh
Finding My Feet
8 replies

Hi, I am helping a friend update a kitchenette. He bought adhesive vinyl planks from Bunnings to stick on the wall above the benchtop. The wall is pai ...

Will03
Getting Established
6 replies

Hey Team! This is a meaty one - thanks in advance. So, I'm in (what I certainly hope) are the final stages of a garage conversion. I've framed, plaste ...

Jacdoitmyself
Getting Established
7 replies

I’m thinking of rendering a red brick house. Maybe, a half render and painted brick. Not sure. Any suggestions/tips? Or should I get in a professio ...

DIYFan
Just Starting Out
3 replies

hello everyone, Needing some advice on this job. For context the top floor apartment leaked and had for years so the ceiling came down (it was part s ...

dontjudgeitried
Just Starting Out
1 reply

Hi all, I need to install a non-load bearing wall (no door) but have new hybrid flooring installed. Is there a way to allow for the 1mm expansion with ...

Ieda7
Getting Established
6 replies

Hi all, We have recently purchased a unit that was built in 1980. The floors are vinyl/lino (not sure) in the kitchen, tiles in the bathroom, and ca ...