How does there system look in a flat market? Any ideas?

“Ut sementem feeceris”
“You reap what you sow”

A double will make the room look larger then a queen bed will. It is a bad time for furniture rental companies and my friends rental business is really finding it hard. Discounts for those you ask and work it hard enough.

I went to a couple of meetings and one with an accountant. We walked away feeling that it was a case of the blind leading the blind with some very smart person pulling the strings. Each question asked by the accountant and I was answered with a glib answer backed by little (if no) understanding of the reality or tax law. They came across as a…[Read more]

I went to a couple of meetings and one with an accountant. We walked away feeling that it was a case of the blind leading the blind with some very smart person pulling the strings. Each question asked by the accountant and I was answered with a glib answer backed by little (if no) understanding of the reality or tax law. They came across as a…[Read more]

It is a few years since I did one. I think that it is an easy way to get a good new kitchen at a good price. If you don’t rush the building/put together you will be fine. A few basic tools (a good screw gun/cordless is a must) and ask for help if you get stuck. Or you could use a local carpenter to install it for you. Main thing is take your…[Read more]

I was thinking that the actual Shed cost would end up being 1/3 of the finished cost of the building. As for shipping containers. around $6-7K for two. But it is not the cost of the container, the cost of the fitout. Being able to do the fitout in town then relocation it to the site will save a lot of labour cost and make for easy project…[Read more]

I wish we could all play happy houses/sheds together.

I don’t think you should take Marsdens’ reply personaly.
We/I know that most people would not want to upset their neighbours and are just trying to do the right thing.

On a more positive note: Have you priced any of the finishing costs. i.e
• Insulation ?
• Lining out?
• Services an…[Read more]

RE: Painting over Wallpaper.
There IS a “Renoavtion God” out there and you will one day be praying to him for help. He Will take your painting over wallapper into account when you are praying for him(or Her) to help.

Stripping wallpaper after someone has painted it is the worst job, people who do it are “Bad [satan]People” just ask the poor…[Read more]

If you look around http://www.tradingpost.com.au for second hand kithens. Some come near new with everything included for next to nothing.

Scott, you are dead right!
The number of times I have told clients that and the only tears are from the ones who don’t listen. And it costs them more too.

to put simply : In the building game the only thing time equals is money. i.e. Wages, Interest.
Speed equals profit.

Airless is the way to go if you are going to spray. But, spraying is not all good.
The quality of finish is much lower then “cutting-in and rolling”. The process of putting it on by hand works the paint on to the surface with more consistent finish.
The amount of paint you will use is about Double/200%. With airless between 1/5 and 1/3 is going to…[Read more]

Are you building them because they are cheap or because you think they will be appealing? I like the idea personally and have looked at a few ideas along this line.
I think you need to look at finishing costs. i.e
• Insulation
• Lining out
• Services
• Heating/cooling systems
• And council approvals

I think there is a market for low ma…[Read more]

We repaint 2+ houses per week and of those 80% would use the same colours.

Unit Interior: (low ceilings and small)
Ceilings – “White” Flat or “Antique White USA” (Dulux) Flat
Walls – “Antique White USA” (Dulux) Lowsheen to rent or Matt to Sell
Woodwork – “Antique White USA” (Dulux) Semi-gloss enamel

House Interior:
Cei…[Read more]

We just did one for a client in a Unit in Chatswood, NSW. Prices ranged from $12K down to $3300 including New S/S sink. These guys were based 2 hours drive away up the coast. I would look in the yellow pages starting at “Z” and look for the little one line Add’s.

Regards
Mark

“Ut sementem feeceris”
“You reap what you sow”

Hi Tanya,
This list is quite straight forward. Things that make the biggest difference to the timing are.
a, If you live there or not. (not is better)
b, If you use a builder or not (Builder is better)
c, If your builder is Good
d, Get him to commit to a finish date and a start date and then work towards the finish date from day one.
e, DO NOT…[Read more]

Jenny, I’m impressed with you take.
Sounds like you think there is plenty of room around the margins for sharp eye and a smart mind.
Thanks,
Mark

“Ut sementem feeceris”
“You reap what you sow”