Did you know that you don’t need to spend a fortune to boost the value of your home? With just a few tricks and minimal expense, you can increase the worth of your home, and reap the benefits of a newer looking house until you decide to sell. 1. First impressions do count What do […]
Spinryde quite often has requests for converting a Garage into an office, a rumpus room or bedroom with ensuite. Apart from the council requirements relating to the off-sets from boundaries etc, there are other important items to consider to enable the build to comply with the Building Code of Australia. They are: CEILING HEIGHT: Ensure […]
Deciding whether or not to renovate is always an exciting prospect, and usually, a decision to renovate must be accompanied by a Development Application (DA) in NSW. A DA is necessary if you are looking to renovate on your property unless it is deemed a minor, small-scale renovation or low-scale work by the Council. What […]
The bathroom is no longer driven by purely practical needs, many people are renovating their bathrooms with relaxation and pampering in mind. In addition to the simple bathroom renovation, we’re also planning more extra bathrooms and en-suites. Whatever your reason, installing a new bathroom is a serious undertaking and can be deceptively tricky. It requires […]
So you are thinking to renovate your home and you want to save money? Choose a renovation builder rather than just any builder or doing it yourself. Don’t end up like those TV shows that reinforce the pitfalls of DIY and trying to ‘save money’ can sometimes only end in spending twice your budget. Professional […]
When building on top of your existing home there are a few things that you should consider: Engage an architect or draftsperson to produce design drawings at the start to understand what is realistic. Here are some questions you could raise with your architect: How high can my second storey ceiling go? How deep do my […]
If you live in a house that is a series of small rooms have you considered opening up that space by combining two small rooms into one. Sometimes the wall separating these rooms are structural? Good news: Most structural walls can be removed and you can open up your home the way you want. You […]
Combining your living area with your outdoor space is a great way to entertain guests, introduce great airflow and light, and keep your home feeling open and fresh throughout the day. With the new trend of alfresco living, replacing a wall or small doorway with a bi-fold or sliding stack door is a great way […]
How do you know if you are adding real value to your home and not overcapitalising? Here’s a quick example: If your home is worth $850,000 today and you plan to spend $250,000 on an extension, then you need to be confident your new and improved home will be worth at least $1,100,000. If comparable […]
It is easy for us all to choose the look of a bathroom – but have you thought about its function – what goes where and what type of products to purchase? There are a lot of factors that determine how the space is going to turn out, so here is a bathroom checklist of […]
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