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basics of increasing home value
Great list! I’d add fencing and lighting to the mix—both can boost appeal and value without breaking the bank. Landscaping is especially a winner; even small updates… Is a swimming pool worth it?Sorry, cannot agree with taking the blanket off an on again is a pain. It's a 2 minute job. Hardly a pain. It's like saying it's a pain having to keep the pool gate… Storm water pit lifting
Hi Amoljp, How did you go with raising your stormwater pit. Are you based in Sydney? Did you have to get approval from Sydney water and the council? I have the same… ZanS replied 20 May 2022 ago Using solar panel for roofing?Choosing solar panels can be the hardest part of your solar shopping process. While solar equipment can be classified according… 'Safe' Or 'Trendy'?I'm with saint mike, go safe if you want to sell at some point. Trendy colours will put off some buyers and give you a smaller buyers market.
If it's for a home you see… Aco replied 13 December 2019 ago replace roof
Agree with that, though if you don't have a spending limit go for it Combining Bathroom and Laundry?You hubby is a builder, it is very good for you. You can easily renovate your bathroom and laundry according to your choice. Adding an extensionI am looking at buying a 2 bedroom house on a 1000m block. 3-4bedroom houses go for considerably more so I was thinking of adding an extension. Any tips on budget but not… Priority for increasing home valueTo increase the worth of the home then invest in the following fields.
Kitchen, this is the most attractive area for any buyer as most of the… SaveH2O replied 13 September 2018 ago Anybody built a wine cellar recently?We have just signed up with them. I'm VERY excited.
I'll post some pictures when its done.
The guy who came around was great.
They offered a Aluminium Wine Rack Peg… Land registration - time frame Hi, our land has just registered at the end of Mar. We were told feb/mar 2017 when we put a deposit down for a block of land in Leppington. Our developer was the Cornish… What can't you live without in your home?
I think you may want to ask a man's opinion when it comes to the garage - especially if you want him to do some fix up stuff for the house. He may need a store room of… Battens under a cottageWe have a four bedroom workers cottage that was never closed off underneath. Is it worth the time and money building battens under the house? We did battens under the… helenn82 started a topic 19 August 2016 ago Toxic ColorThe other option is your friend could be talking about low or no VOC paint, which stands for volatile organic compounds, which for a lack of a better term could be… Water Tanks & HSTPHey guys I'm building myself I found taylex to b behind the times in hstp i learnt I have to to go out to my hstp when the air or the pump stops to mute the buzzer
I am… Looks good!
Retaining wall, if its rotted you could use treated pine again and dress it up by cladding it with decking boards. e.g similar to… Wood floors for the bedrooms
We are renovating our house and I'm making sure there is not an attached piece of carpet in sight! We do however live on the north coast of… Does Size Matter?If you are planning on selling it just one year after you build it you will never get a return on your investment wrt landscaping or top end… Can I change the lenderI think you should have proper meeting with your respective bank so that they can guide you more accurately. Which stage should we complete first?Thank you @travelbug and @oliver1. We have decided to complete no. 1 first. Ensuite & front yard/retaining wall. The ensuite is an extension into the unusable side of the… Raise cottage and build unit beneathHouse moving has a long and distinguished history in the states, and its morphed into house lifting in the urban San Francisco Bay Area where I live.
Here the firms who… ChrisE replied 14 April 2015 ago Glass balcony to facade adds value?Beauty is in the eye of the beholder my friend and whether it increases the value of your property really depends on who is looking on buying your house and whether or not… Connecting to the NBN networkAsk your builder to state what the price includes, e.g is it just to bring the provisions for NBN to your home e.g running fibre cable to your house and installing the NBN… BJ88 replied 8 June 2014 ago LED Downlights
Have you checked them online. on the bulk sale they give the number of LED lights on cheap rates. 20 or 25mm water meter pipeJust check the ongoing rates for the difference between the two are.
In the Logan City Council area in Qld, the base meter fee for 25mm is 1.5 times 20mm meter… bpratt replied 28 December 2013 ago Wood flooring in kitchen
We have Inovar laminate flooring in our house, all the way through including the kitchen - no issues. I've dropped things & spilled liquids quite a lot in the last few… Pergola Builder..Just a little advice regarding pergola builders......Make sure they are registered practitioners and get a permit.
As a draftsman, I get… sohandy replied 22 January 2013 ago Help RE painting before selling.Thanks guys! I haven't got sample pots yet (coz I haven't got walls yet lol!) so will try out the 1/4 strength as well. We have loads of natural light so that won't be an issue  MrsT12 replied 11 January 2013 ago Renovation to increase valuePlan ‘A’ has some major flaws.
1) A 2.1m ceiling for your living areas. Nothing makes a space feel more closed in than a low ceil.
2) You currently have two living… PAB_34 replied 5 November 2012 ago Adding internal stairs to a highestFor myself, internal stairs are a real plus when purchasing a home but if you are looking to sell does the house require other work? The new owners may want to renovate… Rae01 replied 6 September 2012 ago Rae01Sep 06, 2012 9:25 pm Floating floors in bedroomsEven though I like floating floors, I definitely prefer carpet in the bedrooms. When I first get out of bed and put my feet on the ground, I like to feel the soft carpet… Angel D replied 28 February 2012 ago Renovating a bungalowBungalows always seem to be in hot demand here in Adelaide (not sure if Perth is the same)- everyone loves them because they can do them up in a classic/ character home…
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