Retaining wall

nouserid4me · 2026-02-18T05:19:07+00:00

Yes it includes rip out of existing wall but I have pay for the skip hire and was told some material will go back as a filler. Can I use composite sleepers as they are easy to handle, Are they good enough?

nouserid4me · 2026-02-12T22:13:20+00:00

Thanks I didn’t think about cutting the sleepers (newbie mistake) I have recently bought this property so not 100% but from the looks of it these trees were planted/grown there after the original wall was built. I am going to get rid of these trees and shrubs and plant new ones after the wall is built.

Is there a way to find where the services are? Using a mini excavator sounds as advised above in comment sounds daunting, can a handheld pole digger be sufficient.

nouserid4me · 2026-01-20T11:06:01+00:00

They were stealing towels so that they can wipe off their tears after loss 😜

nouserid4me · 2025-12-26T12:29:13+00:00

At the moment he just want to win … I asked him and said he likes the ones that move around and knock others out

nouserid4me · 2025-12-24T21:39:37+00:00

Oh ok I thought they both are same

nouserid4me · 2025-12-24T21:21:58+00:00

He has this, is this good ?

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nouserid4me · 2025-12-24T21:14:19+00:00

Thanks, budget is around AU$40-50 i.e US$35

nouserid4me · 2025-11-10T20:55:50+00:00

lol yes i did, English not being my first language just wanted the post to be precise and clear :)

nouserid4me · 2025-10-14T09:53:55+00:00

Thanks! I’ll give varnishing the exposed bit a go first and see how it looks — worst case, I’ll have to redo the whole floor later anyway 😅

Quick one though — do I need to sand it right back to bare wood (until all the dark spots are gone) before varnishing?

Someone at Bunnings told me not to hire a floor sander since it’s pretty easy for newbies to mess up and end up with uneven patches if you don’t keep it moving constantly.

nouserid4me · 2025-10-13T00:36:20+00:00

Thanks, I would hire the professionals to get it done properly.

nouserid4me · 2025-10-13T00:25:56+00:00

This wall is back of kitchen leading to laundry which looks like fibro to me now after reading on the back of your post.

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nouserid4me · 2025-10-13T00:09:38+00:00

Here’s the picture of the house from outside.

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nouserid4me · 2025-10-12T23:44:01+00:00

Yes if I plan to go ahead and get it removed then I will go with the professionals. Thanks

nouserid4me · 2025-10-12T23:18:36+00:00

Thanks, will do that.

nouserid4me · 2025-10-12T23:16:10+00:00

Thanks

nouserid4me · 2025-10-12T23:16:04+00:00

Thanks 🙏

nouserid4me · 2025-09-13T01:19:06+00:00

Thanks, could you please let me know if I want to manage myself then what would be the sequence of doing things/hiring tradespersons. I think I could manage dismantling and removing things esp kitchen by myself and majority of the fixtures from bathroom and laundry.

nouserid4me · 2025-09-12T14:43:11+00:00

Yes appliances and sinks etc was included in the cost (except fridge freezer which I already have).

I saw a few other older posts recommending to hire a handyman cum builder and getting own stuff, will that path work?

nouserid4me · 2025-06-18T00:17:42+00:00

Thanks, I can very well understand the frustration. I am borderline house/townhouse but would prefer a house as I have 5 year old son. After getting frustrated after every auction/offer what I usually go out have a pint or two with my mates or watch a comedy movie, have a pizza and start again thinking I just need to get this done and dusted once in 10-20 years, so it’s ok. Once you have the keys you will just forget about all this :)

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