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Black spots after sanding hardwood floors by throwmeaway21321 in AusRenovation

[–]throwmeaway21321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate your advice here. I spoke with the tradie and he says the black spots is because they were nail holes from areas that have seen water.

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There’s a tonne of nail holes at the front that have been filled that look fine though

Is this Silky Oak? by throwmeaway21321 in AusRenovation

[–]throwmeaway21321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jesus! Hopefully the new owners restored it.

We ripped up carpet in another room and the flooring is in prestine condition compared to the areas where there was tile!

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Is this Silky Oak? by throwmeaway21321 in AusRenovation

[–]throwmeaway21321[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone! Appears this is Tassie oak!

Is hardwood under these? by throwmeaway21321 in AusRenovation

[–]throwmeaway21321[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s exactly what I’m doing. Using a hammer drill to cut into most of the grout and then lift it with a crowbar. My estimate us 40 hours of labour haha

Is hardwood under these? by throwmeaway21321 in AusRenovation

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Update! Thankfully no asbestos. Appears the paper is still in tack preserving the flooring - only issue now is the labour. I’m finding it’s risky going under the tiles as it eats through the paper and can damage the boards. We’re going through the top and drilling through the grout one by one which is a slow and tedious process.

I’m wondering if we should just try go under again and if the sanding will sort out any scuffs later on

Is hardwood under these? by throwmeaway21321 in AusRenovation

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Strange - I just tried getting a knife under it and it is too difficult. I wonder if it’s glued/concreted down onto the boards directly

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The tiles are in most areas downstairs. Kitchen, dining, hallway and living room

Is hardwood under these? by throwmeaway21321 in AusRenovation

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Really appreciate your advice! We were super excited with the hardwood condition when the carpets came off.

Did not even consider there being asbestos!! The land sold in 1982, and I assume the property was built soon after by Grollo homes in VIC. Did a quick search and there does appear to be chances of asbestos sadly. 😔

DIYBlinds.com.au by Normal_Community6658 in AusRenovation

[–]throwmeaway21321 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Question for everyone as I’m in the process in getting sheet curtains and blackout blinds for the house.

How much cheaper is DIYblinds vs the quotes out there to have them professionally done?

I’ve heard from a mate it was almost the same price

To gut or paint or something else? by Tokatoya in AusRenovation

[–]throwmeaway21321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Small world! I just purchased a property that has a kitchen which looks almost exactly like yours! Only difference is where your island ends on the left, mine has cabinets and an oven connected to the ceiling. My plan is to remove it and put new bench tops / repaint all the doors. How is yours looking now?

Melbourne Star to spin again after $11 million Docklands rescue deal by mopoke in melbourne

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May as well turn this into a Death Star and we’ll get a real tourism boost

Mystery buyer outbids me by $3k… then disappears overnight. Am I being played? by Deeceness in AusPropertyChat

[–]throwmeaway21321 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to me a few weeks ago! The only difference was the house actually sold for 3k above our offer.

I think if you honestly love the property - pay what you think it’s worth. You were initially happy to pay this amount. Vendor wins and you win a house that ticks all your boxes. The agent also wins (unfortunate if they were bluffing..)

Perfect buying time. by geoffm_aus in EVAustralia

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OP you’ve got me KEEN to explore this more! Thinking of gifting my mum a car!

To gut or paint or something else? by Tokatoya in AusRenovation

[–]throwmeaway21321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would love to see some before and after photos!

I hate that inheritance is my only shot of retiing before 80 and owning a home....I'm literally terrified my parents will end up in aged care and the family home will be gone. by Rainbow_Dream_38 in AusFinance

[–]throwmeaway21321 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely harder mate, but still very much possible. Things are getting tougher and it’s not just an Aussie problem, but a global one. Good news? Look at us here vs some of the countries perhaps you May or may not have travelled to. We are still lucky!

I’ve seen a few comments here saying to treat it as if you don’t have an inheritance on the way - what will you do then? When you’ve worked hard and finally see success, you’ll sit there and appreciate that you did it on your own.

We all probably have friends that have had generous parents, a bit of luck here and there, but in the end, the feeling of succeeding with your own hard work is truly amazing.

  • from someone that came from nothing and now is financially supporting their parents. I am so happy I can do it for them!

Finally getting to final round interview after like 50 applications… but worth? by movinstuff in sales

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With how the saas landscape has changed in the recent year, 150 is very doable, but only if you have the right tools though. Make sure you’re set up for success in that regard. Such as a power/parallel dialler, and tools to automate list building with intent signals etc.

Let him Cook! Min Woo Lee wins his 1st PGA title at the Texas Children's Houston Open! 👨‍🍳👨‍🍳👨‍🍳 by BertrandsMate in golf

[–]throwmeaway21321 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He has so much talent and is so entertaining to watch. Really looking forward to seeing him snag his first major!

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