We sparked up a conversation on one of the groups we belong to on Facebook called the Building, Renovating and DIY Forum. It’s an Australian based private group with a bunch of people from both spectrums of the renovation industry, including homeowners and contractors.
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If ever you are looking for more space, whether for entertaining guests or an extra bedroom, converting your basement is an excellent idea.
Living in a big city like New York, San Francisco, or Los Angeles has many benefits. Living within such a creative hub full of life and energy is good for the soul. Just as vital for your wellbeing is an outdoor space. With city living comes limited space for gardens. Home improvement projects are as possible for apartments as they are for houses.
If you live in an old house or are about to purchase one, there are aesthetic aspects that may not be functional anymore. Specific features such as the flooring, the fireplace, and your period home’s beautiful bay windows are irreplaceable and add to the charm, but when it comes to home maintenance, components such as lights or plumbing may need to be replaced.
When it comes to home remodelling, knowing when to move or improve comes down to a few critical factors, such as location, having enough space and whether you like the neighbourhood.
When it comes to planning permission for building a new home in the UK, it can become quite complicated. Here is a thorough guide which will give you the full lowdown on exactly how to acquire planning permission. Consider ours a summary.
As a project manager in the construction industry, your job is to keep a site running without problems, on schedule and within budget. Sometimes, it can be extremely challenging.
Renovating an old property or extending your current home is a great way to get closer to your dream home. As exciting and rewarding as a home renovation is, there are certain traps one needs to avoid, certain complexities and challenges that come with building on to an already established home.
As a contractor, you will know what we mean when we say; you can’t please everyone. Do you know what the golden rule is to managing clients? You need to manage their expectations.
The excitement of extending or renovating your home is often overshadowed by the concern of working with other people to execute what you have envisioned.