Elegant Simplicity
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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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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What exactly is the ideal budget to spend on a home renovation? And will this matter even if a resale of your home is not a principal factor in your plans for the near future?
Overcapitalising on home renovations or extensions is usually a major concern when property investors plan to sell soon after construction is completed. But this can also be important to long-term homeowners who want to ensure their financial standing, especially for retirement and other future needs. And any fear of overcapitalising or under-investing could derail a homeowner from potential profits when the time comes to sell their home.
So how would you know what a sensible budget should be, in your case? Here are some considerations to evaluate how much you should spend on your home renovation.
Do you love the suburb you live in but find that your home is in need of a change? A renovation is an excellent way to update an older home, accommodate a growing family and incorporate your personal style into your home. However, while this is your property, some changes to it may require the local Council or State approval.
Thus, when developing your design options, you and your designer need to consider the local Council’s and State’s regulations for building, including bushfire safety and heritage conservation. The best and most experienced designer can then advise you on which approval system is most appropriate for your renovation project.
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An efficient way to gain more floor area and living space to accommodate your growing family’s needs is by adding a second storey to your home. This is especially the case if your property already extends to the boundary set-back lines.
Adding an additional floor to your home can really open-up your floor plan. It also lets you maximise space and tends to capture much better views.
Find out what significant issues you should be aware of before proceeding.
If your garage is nothing more than a place to store stuff you barely use anymore, you may have considered if converting that space to something else is worthwhile.
However, there are certain things you need to keep in mind should you decide to convert your garage.
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You may want to add a second storey to your home because of your growing family or you just need more space for entertaining guests. Adding a second storey to your property is an exciting milestone for you and your family.
Large renovations require more than just a great idea and a fun Pinterest board. Adding a floor to your house needs careful planning and a design that works well with your existing house.
Here is the process, broken down into seven steps you can easily follow to add a second storey to your home. I’ve also included advice on one aspect of adding a second floor that almost all homeowners struggle with the most.
If you’ve been thinking about renovating your home for a while now, but somehow find yourself delaying – I may just have the answers for you.
Having been involved in hundreds of extensive home transformations over the years, here are my top reasons to renovate your home.
One of them is particularly often overlooked.
