Redfin's Reno

[Redfin]

A Miners hut on our block which was a rental.

So far have kicked in the ceilings, stripped the house of all plaster, wiring and plumbing [which has been replaced]

Removed all floors, replaced the stumps, bearers, joists then a new yellow tongue floor.

Repaired all windows, made one into a bay window.

Now slowly replacing all weatherboards and front verandah.

This will ultimately be spare bedrooms, apart from the whisky room.

After we finish this have a 180m2 extension, currently with the architect.
I'll update this thread as we move along different stages.

 

[Heatho]

Wow, nice job Redfin. :Y:

 

[Jaros]

Whew looks great. How many working on it.

 

[Mackka]

Excellent workmanship Redfin I take my hat off to you.
Mackka

 

[goody2shoes]

Are you going to live in it?

It looks amazing job tho :Y:

 

[Redfin]

Whew looks great. How many working on it.

Just the two of us [ plus sparky and plumber ]

 

[Jaros]

Great work. Were the brick walls there already or is it panelling.

 

[Redfin]

They are the original walls circa 1870, byhad 3" of render. See pic 1.

 

[7.62marksman]

How did you get the walls so clean IE removing all that render and what time frame did it take
Beautiful job by the way

 

[jethro]

Thats coming up a treat redfin. It must have been quite a comfortable residence back when first built (1870s) I wonder how many makeovers its had before you? Did you find anything interesting in the walls or under the floor?

 

[grubstake]

Never mind the messy Scott Cam stuff, what's this about a 'whisky room'? Inquiring minds and all that...

 

[Redfin]

How did you get the walls so clean IE removing all that render and what time frame did it take
Beautiful job by the way

Mrs Redfin used a 4 inch bolster and a hammer, took her 6 weeks.
Then wire brush.
Then pressure washed, applied hydrocloric acid, pressure wasshed again - repeat 4 times.

 

[Redfin]

Never mind the messy Scott Cam stuff, what's this about a 'whisky room'? Inquiring minds and all that...

The original cottage was the brick room, we have put in a nice fireplace and have ordered 2 New York Club Chairs and a couple of Chesterfield
couches.
I am making a liquor cabinet out of the old floor boards.
Room will contain no media, only a small bar fridge and an ice machine.

Room is only to be used for happy hour/hours.

 

[Redfin]

Are you going to live in it?

It looks amazing job tho :Y:

eventually, when the architect pulls his finger out for stage two.

 

[Redfin]

Thats coming up a treat redfin. It must have been quite a comfortable residence back when first built (1870s) I wonder how many makeovers its had before you? Did you find anything interesting in the walls or under the floor?

The original hut [ the brick structure was built in the 1870's] was purchased in the 1890's by the Dunolly Temperance League.

The Education Dept purchased it in 1945 and extended the front [2 bedrooms and a bathroom]

When we replacing the stumps in the "new" bit, found many pennies on them.

example of the a stump in the "old" bit.

another find.

 

[silver]

Hats off to you and Mrs Redfin..... an absolute bonza job you're both doing.
:100: :trophy:
I love indoor brickwork as a feature, grew up with that from a young lad.

I can imagine being drunk enough to knock on that door from the inside.... and waiting to be greeted.

 

[nucopia]

Wow Redfin thats quality work you and Mrs R have done, very impressive.
Look forward to seeing the next stages being built. erfect:

 

[goody2shoes]

When you pressure washed the walls was the floor still intact?

Was the lights fitting in the house? As they are beautiful

You both have done amazing job on it erfect:

 

[Redfin]

Phase two.

 

[Jaros]

I'll reckon you'll be on the Raised bed Garden soon after you're finished.