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5 Steps to Transform Your Landscaping Dreams into a Backyard Reality

5 Steps to Transform Your Landscaping Dreams into a Backyard Reality

February 25, 2020

We take you through the steps of turning your landscaping dreams into a reality.  Adding value to yo... Read more

Composite vs. Timber Decking

Composite vs. Timber Decking

January 28, 2020

Engineered composite decking versus the tried and tested timber – which is better? Tradies for... Read more

Guide to Cladding Options and Materials

Guide to Cladding Options and Materials

July 31, 2019

Are you wondering what cladding to choose for your new build? Is your existing cladding looking dila... Read more

How To Protect Your Home Against Storms

How To Protect Your Home Against Storms

July 31, 2019

When bad weather is coming, ensure you have done all you can to keep your home safe and secure. Seve... Read more

Downpipes and Spouting – How to Make the Best Choice For Your Home

Downpipes and Spouting – How to Make the Best Choice For Your Home

July 01, 2019

Is your guttering and spouting done in? Refresh the look of your home and add years to its lifespan... Read more

This is How your Gutters and Spouting Could be Damaging your Home (and what to do about it)

This is How your Gutters and Spouting Could be Damaging your Home (and what to do about it)

June 28, 2019

Guttering and spouting do more than take rainwater away, they are essential for a healthy, happy hom... Read more

3 Steps to Avoid a Rat Infestation This Winter

3 Steps to Avoid a Rat Infestation This Winter

May 29, 2019

A hot, dry Summer can often lead to an explosion in the rat population. Once the weather starts cool... Read more

Top 5 Bathroom Renovation Tips - Direct From Our Experts

Top 5 Bathroom Renovation Tips – Direct From Our Experts

April 29, 2019

Find out the Top 5 bathroom renovation tips direct from our Builderscrack bathroom experts. This adv... Read more

Home Renovation and Repair – It’s All in The Prep

Home Renovation and Repair – It’s All in The Prep

June 29, 2018

Renovating or doing work on your home can be a big investment – yet most of us put more effort into... Read more

Painters and Decorators - What They Do and How to Find a Good One

Painters and Decorators – What They Do and How to Find a Good One

June 28, 2018

Hiring a quality painter can feel like a daunting task, especially when it comes to a big project. B... Read more

Ultimate Winter Ready Checklist

Ultimate Winter Ready Checklist

April 30, 2018

Autumn is a great time to get stuck in with preparations to get your home in the best shape and be a... Read more

How to Choose a Tradie

How to Choose a Tradie

March 29, 2018

On any building project, renovations or fix-up, research is key. Builderscrack provides a platform t... Read more

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act: What Landlords & Tenants Need to Know

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act: What Landlords & Tenants Need to Know

December 14, 2017

If you rent or you are a landlord, the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2016 will affect you. Fin... Read more

Stage 6 Life Stages of Home Ownership - Caring For Your Home During Your 80s

Stage 6 Life Stages of Home Ownership – Caring For Your Home During Your 80s

December 07, 2017

Owning a home at any age is a commitment, but when you’re caring for your home during your eld... Read more

Stage 5 Life Stages Home Ownership - Getting Your Home Ready for Retirement

Stage 5 Life Stages Home Ownership – Getting Your Home Ready for Retirement

November 30, 2017

Thinking about whether the house you’re currently living in is suitable for retirement is an i... Read more

Stage 4 Lifestyle Series - Trading up Your Home When You’re 40-ish

Stage 4 Lifestyle Series – Trading up Your Home When You’re 40-ish

November 23, 2017

You’ve hit your 40’s and have started thinking about trading up your home. But is it wise to move to... Read more

Stage 3 Life Stages Home Ownership - Home DIY When You’re Thirty-ish

Stage 3 Life Stages Home Ownership – Home DIY When You’re Thirty-ish

November 09, 2017

After owning your first home for sometime now, and with a growing family, you’re starting to t... Read more

Stage 2 of Home Ownership or Renting Life Stage – Your Twenties

Stage 2 of Home Ownership or Renting Life Stage – Your Twenties

October 26, 2017

Many people entering their twenties are looking at the possibly of moving away from property renting... Read more

Stage 1 of Your Home Ownership or Renting Life Stage – Teenage Years

Stage 1 of Your Home Ownership or Renting Life Stage – Teenage Years

October 12, 2017

Welcome to the first of six articles on the life stages of  home-ownership, starting with the rentin... Read more

Decking - Choosing the Right Material for Your Home

Decking – Choosing the Right Material for Your Home

September 28, 2017

Timber is the most obvious choice for building a deck but we there are two more popular options that... Read more

Guide to Installing Balustrades - Up to NZ Building Code Standard

Guide to Installing Balustrades – Up to NZ Building Code Standard

September 14, 2017

Wondering what the NZ Building Code requirements are for balustrades on stairs and decking? Then you... Read more

Roofing Tiles - What to Choose

Roofing Tiles – What to Choose

August 03, 2017

There are several options when it comes to roofing tiles: slate, concrete and imitation. But what sh... Read more

Choosing the Best Roofing Material for Your Home

Choosing the Best Roofing Material for Your Home

July 20, 2017

Quite obviously a roof is an important aspect of any home. But it can be a daunting task to choose w... Read more

Brick or Weatherboard – Choosing the Right Cladding for Your New Home

Brick or Weatherboard – Choosing the Right Cladding for Your New Home

July 06, 2017

Brick or weatherboard? Choosing the cladding for your new home is more than deciding what looks best... Read more

Understanding the Differences Among Tradespeople Accreditations

Understanding the Differences Among Tradespeople Accreditations

June 08, 2017

What does that trade logo on your tradie’s website or vehicle mean? What benefit can it provid... Read more

Cleaning Up After a Flood - A Homeowner's Guide

Cleaning Up After a Flood – A Homeowner’s Guide

May 25, 2017

Flooding is one of the many natural disasters New Zealand is prone to. The clean up can be a heartbr... Read more

Aluminium or Wooden Windows – Which is Best for Me?

Aluminium or Wooden Windows – Which is Best for Me?

May 18, 2017

New Zealanders typically live in a home with either wooden or aluminium windows. These two types of... Read more

What Should You Do After a Damaging House Fire?

What Should You Do After a Damaging House Fire?

May 11, 2017

A house fire is a devastating experience, regardless of the amount of damage. Your first instinct ma... Read more

Tips on Repairing Your Home After an Earthquake

Tips on Repairing Your Home After an Earthquake

April 27, 2017

In the days and weeks after an earthquake, priorities turn towards repairing the damage to your home... Read more

Clean up After an Earthquake - What's Safe to Do?

Clean up After an Earthquake – What’s Safe to Do?

April 13, 2017

During a large earthquake, considerable damage can be done to both your home and your belongings. Wh... Read more

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5 Steps to Transform Your Landscaping Dreams into a Backyard Reality

5 Steps to Transform Your Landscaping Dreams into a Backyard Reality

We take you through the steps of turning your landscaping dreams into a reality.  Adding value to your propert...

Composite vs. Timber Decking

Composite vs. Timber Decking

Engineered composite decking versus the tried and tested timber – which is better? Tradies for every Job...

Guide to Cladding Options and Materials

Guide to Cladding Options and Materials

Are you wondering what cladding to choose for your new build? Is your existing cladding looking dilapidated an...

How To Protect Your Home Against Storms

How To Protect Your Home Against Storms

When bad weather is coming, ensure you have done all you can to keep your home safe and secure. Severe weather...

Downpipes and Spouting – How to Make the Best Choice For Your Home

Downpipes and Spouting – How to Make the Best Choice For Your Home

Is your guttering and spouting done in? Refresh the look of your home and add years to its lifespan with new g...

This is How your Gutters and Spouting Could be Damaging your Home (and what to do about it)

This is How your Gutters and Spouting Could be Damaging your Home (and what to do about it)

Guttering and spouting do more than take rainwater away, they are essential for a healthy, happy home. Read on...

3 Steps to Avoid a Rat Infestation This Winter

3 Steps to Avoid a Rat Infestation This Winter

A hot, dry Summer can often lead to an explosion in the rat population. Once the weather starts cooling in Apr...

Top 5 Bathroom Renovation Tips - Direct From Our Experts

Top 5 Bathroom Renovation Tips – Direct From Our Experts

Find out the Top 5 bathroom renovation tips direct from our Builderscrack bathroom experts. This advice can ma...

Home Renovation and Repair – It’s All in The Prep

Home Renovation and Repair – It’s All in The Prep

Renovating or doing work on your home can be a big investment – yet most of us put more effort into choosing a...

Painters and Decorators - What They Do and How to Find a Good One

Painters and Decorators – What They Do and How to Find a Good One

Hiring a quality painter can feel like a daunting task, especially when it comes to a big project. But it need...

5 Steps to Transform Your Landscaping Dreams into a Backyard Reality

5 Steps to Transform Your Landscaping Dreams into a Backyard Reality

We take you through the steps of turning your landscaping dreams into a reality.  Adding value to your propert...

Composite vs. Timber Decking

Composite vs. Timber Decking

Engineered composite decking versus the tried and tested timber – which is better? Tradies for every Job...

Guide to Cladding Options and Materials

Guide to Cladding Options and Materials

Are you wondering what cladding to choose for your new build? Is your existing cladding looking dilapidated an...

How To Protect Your Home Against Storms

How To Protect Your Home Against Storms

When bad weather is coming, ensure you have done all you can to keep your home safe and secure. Severe weather...

Downpipes and Spouting – How to Make the Best Choice For Your Home

Downpipes and Spouting – How to Make the Best Choice For Your Home

Is your guttering and spouting done in? Refresh the look of your home and add years to its lifespan with new g...

This is How your Gutters and Spouting Could be Damaging your Home (and what to do about it)

This is How your Gutters and Spouting Could be Damaging your Home (and what to do about it)

Guttering and spouting do more than take rainwater away, they are essential for a healthy, happy home. Read on...

3 Steps to Avoid a Rat Infestation This Winter

3 Steps to Avoid a Rat Infestation This Winter

A hot, dry Summer can often lead to an explosion in the rat population. Once the weather starts cooling in Apr...

Top 5 Bathroom Renovation Tips - Direct From Our Experts

Top 5 Bathroom Renovation Tips – Direct From Our Experts

Find out the Top 5 bathroom renovation tips direct from our Builderscrack bathroom experts. This advice can ma...

Home Renovation and Repair – It’s All in The Prep

Home Renovation and Repair – It’s All in The Prep

Renovating or doing work on your home can be a big investment – yet most of us put more effort into choosing a...

Painters and Decorators - What They Do and How to Find a Good One

Painters and Decorators – What They Do and How to Find a Good One

Hiring a quality painter can feel like a daunting task, especially when it comes to a big project. But it need...

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