If you are thinking of changing your floors, the good news is there are plenty of choices. The problem is, knowing whether those choices are suitable for your needs. From bamboo to laminate, wood to vinyl, you will have your work cut out when choosing the right flooring for your New South Wales home. First things…
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Builder supported QA inspections are a growing trend. Building Houses – Quality Assurance does matter – The result will be judged! Being a new home builder is to be admired, it takes planning and execution to produce a quality finished product that will be the valued shelter to many people and or families. Unlike building a…
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If you want to remove asbestos yourself, there are a few things you need to know. First of all, DIY removal is only permitted in New South Wales when dealing with a maximum of 10 square metres of bonded asbestos. Over that amount or for non-bonded (friable) asbestos, a NSW SafeWork bonded asbestos license is…
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When renovating or building in New South Wales there are certain building regulations with which your project must comply. To avoid unnecessary stress, it is important to ensure you acquire all the relevant approvals for your build or renovations. Firstly, you should always use a NSW Licensed Builder who is trained in all building codes…
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As one of the ancient Chinese arts, Feng Shui is a system that is designed to bring balance between our internal energies and external surroundings. The idea is that the energies in your home are a reflection of internal energies which, without balance, can cause disharmony. How objects are placed in the home is an…
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Building a new home can be an exciting but at times, stressful experience. Whilst your builder has built many new homes and knows the process inside out, in most cases, it’s a relatively new experience for any homeowner. It’s important that you do your research when it comes to which builder to build with, reputation,…
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Before you even begin building a home or completing a renovation in New South Wales, you have the builder’s contract to contend with. According to the Home Building Act 1989, you may need a building contract depending on what’s involved in your project. To determine the type of building contract that is required, there are…
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It is no surprise that cork flooring is emerging as a popular choice in Australia. Better manufacturing techniques and technologies have lead to greater applications in flooring. Cork as a flooring material has long suffered from being limited in style and design. Now Australian homeowners can benefit from a large range of styles and designs,…
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If you are about to embark on a new build project in New South Wales, you’re probably wondering whether upgrading fixtures with the builder is best or changing after the handover. However, it’s not always that black and white. Building a home involves a number of stages and how builders approach upgrades will vary from…
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When deciding to build a new home, it’s an exciting but expensive process. Once you’ve selected your builder and the design you want to build, you’ll go through the tender process. This gives you formal pricing for your new home, including any upgrades you’ve chosen. What Do You Need to Be Aware of In the…
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