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Asbestos is a deadly and hidden danger in home renovations!!
Is there Asbestos in your Home? Where can you find it? Can it harm your health? Should you remove it? Most of us know that Asbestos was a commonly used building product in Australian homes in the past – primarily in homes built prior to 1980. Asbestos has since been identified as a dangerous product… Continue reading Asbestos is a deadly and hidden danger in home renovations!!
Why NOW is the best time to renovate
If you have been thinking about renovating or extending your home, but have always been too busy to stop and think about it, now is your time. There has never been a better time than NOW. Why? The construction and design industries are open, are in full swing (albeit with social distancing and other safety… Continue reading Why NOW is the best time to renovate
10 Tips for Nailing Your Bathroom renovation
Bathrooms have changed a lot in recent times and are no longer just a boring and functional part of the house. Nowadays, with modern design and innovative products, bathrooms are fast becoming not just a washroom, but a sanctuary away from the pressures of modern life. It is little wonder then that bathroom renovations are on the top of the list from many homeowners. Unfortunately, it… Continue reading 10 Tips for Nailing Your Bathroom renovation
Easy DIY Renovation Ideas for every home
We are all spending much more time at home nowadays so it makes sense we have time to spruce up around the place and do some DIY renovations. This is most certainly not just for the Dad in the house. There are stacks of DIY tasks that all family members can do, regardless of age… Continue reading Easy DIY Renovation Ideas for every home
DIY Renovation Accidents in Australia
In a house-proud nation awash with home renovation TV shows, many of us will be taking the opportunity during this enforced downtime to undertake some DIY home improvements. However, according to a report published by the Australia Institute of Health and Welfare, the great Aussie love affair with home renovations is also keeping emergency departments at hospitals… Continue reading DIY Renovation Accidents in Australia
Survival Tips for Living in a Renovation Zone
Living in a home undergoing a major home renovation project can be challenging, but with some careful planning, you can minimise the disruption to family life. 1 – Fence off construction areas Create fenced off outdoor areas for children and pets that are well away from dangerous construction areas so that they have safe zones.… Continue reading Survival Tips for Living in a Renovation Zone
Colorbond vs tile roofs
One of the big decisions homeowners about to embark on a major home renovation project need to decide, is to whether to go for a Colorbond tin roof or to stick with a more traditional tiled roof. The answer is that there is no hard and fast right and wrong decision. You simply need to… Continue reading Colorbond vs tile roofs
How to Spot a Dodgy Tradie
How can you tell the difference between a good tradie and a dodgy tradie? Some people are very good at talking the talk, but are not able to follow through by walking the walk. So how can you tell which is which? Use Registered and Licenced trades Certain trades need to be licensed or registered.… Continue reading How to Spot a Dodgy Tradie
How to Renovate and live in harmony with Neighbours
Often, the first the time a neighbour realises that a renovation project is about to start next door is when they hear the demolition work commencing. They will immediately be anticipating and dreading the noisy early morning starts from tradies and the mess that goes hand-in-hand with renovating. There are however, steps you can take… Continue reading How to Renovate and live in harmony with Neighbours
8 Common Renovation mistakes…and how to avoid them
We all know that a fantastic home renovation can add value to your home. But what happens when a renovation is done poorly? For many, our home is our biggest asset and by keeping it well maintained we are actively protecting our asset. So why is it then that many cut corners and perform shoddy… Continue reading 8 Common Renovation mistakes…and how to avoid them