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Nailing tip 1


If you saw cut a piece of timber, it has a number of benefits. It then makes the timber easier to nail, and it also helps to stop the timber from splintering. Another method is to drill a whole slightly smaller than the diameter of the nail.

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What we do                           

If you have a DIY project around your home, whether it is a full home renovation or fitting a lock or skylight, then We Renovate Homes can help you to get it done right.

We Renovate Homes specialists in assisting the do it yourself home renovator or handyman to do it themselves with solid advice, clear instruction and assistance when required. And this is where we can probably help you!

We Renovate Homes DIY expert, Graeme Homewood, is available for a consultation in your own home. Graeme will come to your home to look over the projects you would like to do yourself, give you advice on how it can be done, whether it can be done safely and legally by you.

Graeme has a vast array of digital photos covering everything from demolition to reconstruction and step by step aids to help with any renovation project you may be considering. He also has a list of construction materials and their uses for different types of building work, a useful outline of  equipment selection from skip-bins to bobcats, excavators and hire equipment.

What we provide 

Typically Graeme will provide the following assistance but it does vary depending on the job and your requirements:

  • Come to your home and look over the project/s
  • Tell you what you can do safely and legally
  • Give you design ideas if you require them
  • Provide you with training and clear instructions
  • Access to diagrams and images
  • Assist you with a materials list, selection and suppliers
  • Provide advice in the selection of tools and equipment
  • Return if required to see how you are going
  • Some phone assistance if you get stuck.

All this comes at a very reasonable hourly rate so that you can reap the money saving benefits and personal satisfaction of completing the job yourself. To arrange a consultation or for more specific information, contact us.

Rates ON SITE $66.00 for the first half an hour and $66.00 for every hour after. Minimum call out fee of $120.00 plus GST

or come to our office @ 8 Albion Rd  Eatons Hill 4037

$35.00 per hours+ GST    appointment only

CLASS START  NITE TIME  PINE RIVERS HIGH SCHOOL wed 18-10-06

cost $82.00 for 4 wweks time 6.30pm to 8.30pm phone Jan 32051831

   STAFFORD HIGHS PRIMERY SCHOOL tues 17-10-06 phone Sharon 33530958

cost $82.00 for 4 weeks 6.30pm  8.30 pm

guest speakers PETER TYRELL private  ceritication

                              JIM KETTLE building designer

                              GRAEME HOMEWOOD builder renovator

        

       

     

special thanks to  Bretts hardware , Hynes Timbers , Lafarge plaster board, Bunning Hardware.H & H timbers & Hardware, Higgins insulation, Solver paints,   Peter Tyrell certifies, Jim Kettle House of renovation plans.  

 


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Related links
» To arrange a consultation or to find out more, see Contact us
» For more information on the service we provide, see the page What we do
» For more information about We Renovate Homes, see the page About us



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