Don't know where to start??
Anastasia Grace
6 years ago
Featured Answer
Comments (11)
Related Discussions
Where to begin?
Comments (1)Talk to an architect first. Interview a few and call the references. An experienced architect should be able to supply you with the names of good local contractors to bid your job after she designs it for you. When calling the references ask if the architect worked well with their budget and were they timely in getting through the design and construction drawing phases....See MoreThinking about a pool, but don't know where to put one or what design
Comments (18)Yes - there are these amazing options to have an 'electric pool cover' with a slat arrangement that allows you to virtually walk on it. Do a google search...'pool covers electric'... I've no idea on how much they cost... Here's some pics. Not sure if irregular shapes make this too challenging... Our pool experience... We are needing to change a few things with our pool already - wish we had paid more attention to the pipes and filtration... (Having to potentially move them as they are too shallow and in 'awkward spot'... Extra $ and I'm so worried it may cause issues for us... Even the location of the concrete slab for the pump... Wish we had thought about overall picture... If I was buying a car for $70k, I would have done more research, but somehow we got carried away with idea that we could have a pool for summer, and yet reality is that it's ready for the 'next summer'... Budget plan (original) was around $30-40k, but I guess it's like building a house... Plus it's all a big learning experience......See MoreUpdating a small tired patio
Comments (5)You can actually do a lot with a little if your prepared to have a go and get a bit experimental. Firstly, get the high pressure hose out and some outdoor cleaner to get rid of any moss build up on the paving and any of the walls and get a hose caddy/cart that when entertaining can be moved out of the way. These things will instantly make it feel better and tidier. use the vertical spaces available with hanging baskets with colour from the roof beams (use light weight baskets and potting medium) and window troughs that you can use with hooks off the fence (again, use light weight potting medium and troughs so as not to interfere with the structural integrity of the fence and beams). Use screen panels or lattice to hide any tanks/plumbing that exists and use well behaved climbers to continue to cover it. Look for some old outdoor timber settings to recycle by painting it up in either white or bright colour(s) (remember you can use outdoor cushions to introduce colour too) and then add hurricane candle holders - this looks inviting and casual. Look at your local hardware for either solar or electrical outdoor bollard lighting to make the space inviting of an evening (don't forget fairy/icicle lights for parties and/or Xmas) - look around for specials as you can save a bunch if your local Bunnings/Masters/Mitre 10 has a sale. Shade sails are an option if the area gets unpleasantly hot can also be used under the transparent roofing as is inserting some hooks into the beams and jerry-rigging a canvas awning that can be put up and taken down in minutes (just remember that you'll need eyelets in the canvas for the hooks to go through) are easy and cheap. The same idea can be done with net/muslin and LED fairy lights for evening parties. Have a colourful gorilla tub to do double duty around the house - gardening, laundry and as a good sized esky. If budget permits and there isn't already one - get an outdoor powerpoint - it's so handy for lights, the high pressure hose etc....See MoreRenovating 1987 built house where to start?
Comments (4)start with research by collecting some HOUZZ photos into an ideas book so you have some examples of what you like but renovating the bathroom, kitchen and laundry are very expensive major projects so if you want to do the work yourself start with the cheaper simpler rooms, preferably an unused bedroom and learn to paint, update furniture, windows coverings and light fittings but choose floorcovering that can be continued through other rooms and then consider consulting a kitchen/bathroom renovating company to guide you through the big projects...best of luck...See MoreAnastasia Grace
6 years agoPaul Di Stefano Design
6 years agoJyoti H
6 years agomacyjean
6 years agoAdrien Mamet
6 years ago
dts builders