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Read This Before Knocking Down Your Wall

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knocking down your wall

So you want to be an advocate of open-plan home living? Sounds like a fantastic idea!

But remember to be cautious and prudent when it comes to removing any walls or making new openings for windows and doors.

To prefer homes with large spaces where the walls or barriers have been removed is as understandable as aesthetically pleasing. But to jeopardise the structural strength of your home in the process is unacceptable.

Unsupported structures could collapse. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that the modifications you make to your home are safe.

Find out the best way to proceed with your open floor home project.

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Approvals Required Before You Renovate in Bushfire Prone Areas

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bushfire prone areas

Sydney, when viewed from above, is lined by spectacular harbour foreshore and bushland. These areas are considered Bushfire Prone Areas.

For safety reasons, authorities have a compliance plan for Councils, NSW fire authorities, builders and certifiers to follow.

If you are planning a home renovation, you will have to submit your plan to the authorities.

Therefore, you need to obtain approval to renovate in Bushfire Prone Areas.

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The Key Elements of Designing a Family Home

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designing a family home

The best home designs are the ones that grow with your family. Anticipating your family’s needs ahead of time will help you arrive at a great home design. A solid home design is a fabulous investment. It will also help you save on renovation costs in the future.

There are key elements to designing a family home. If you take these into consideration in your extension and renovation design, you and your family will be able to enjoy your home at present and even as you grow and change.

It is every good home designer’s goal to design a home that’s for today, tomorrow and the future.

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Conservatory And Sunroom Are Two Different Things

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conservatory and sunroom

A conservatory and sunroom are structurally quite different yet similar in that they bring sunlight into the home.

A conservatory is very popular in Europe and especially in England. Whereas a sunroom is an Australian and North American phenomenon.

In our Australian climate of mild winters and hot summers, there are very few opportunities to have a conservatory. This is mostly due to excessive heat.

If you live in a cold-climate highland town or rural area in Australia, you may consider a conservatory. As long as you have the space. In metropolitan Northern Sydney, you are most likely to find sunrooms in homes that have the ideal northly aspect to accommodate them.

Let’s take a closer look at their respective histories, similarities and differences.

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How To Keep The Original Look Of Your Deck Intact

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clean and oil your deck

Perhaps you have recently renovated your home and added a new deck. To keep your deck looking its best for its lifetime, it must undertake regular maintenance. You must clean and oil your deck, plus check for loose or damaged boards or nails that need resecuring.

Moisture, UV radiation, and mould are the biggest causes of discolouration in your timber. Yet you can avoid discolouration and damage with some extra care.

Find out how you can maintain the original look of your deck.
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18 Floor Plan Mistakes – The Ultimate Cheat Sheet

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Many homeowners have faced this dilemma, “It all looked good till I moved in and now it just doesn’t work. Where have I made mistakes?”

The most likely answer is the floor plan!

Irrespective of whether you are house hunting or sitting with your home designer contemplating your renovations or new house plans, you must give this aspect of home design some thoughtful consideration.

I have lined up for you 18 of the most avoidable mistakes you can commit with your floor plan. This includes that one single mistake that will make the biggest difference to living in your home. Read along to know about it and avoid this right from the start.

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How Much Should You Spend On Home Renovation?

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how much should I spend on home renovation

Overcapitalising on home renovations or extensions is a big concern when it comes to selling soon after construction is completed. The fear of overcapitalising or under-investing could derail us from the potential profits when the time comes to sell our home.

Here are some considerations to evaluate how much you should spend on home renovation. What is “the right amount” of money for you to spend, even if resale is not a principal factor now?
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Will My Home Renovation Require a Council or State Approval? – DA, CC and CDC

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council or state approval for home renovation

Do you love the suburb you live in and your home is need of a change? A renovation is an excellent way to update an older home, accommodate a growing family and add your own style to your home.

For your Designer to develop design options, it is essential to consider the local Council’s and State’s regulations for building, including Bushfire and Heritage.

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