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Should I build another room for my ensuite or should I alter my existing master bedroom to fit one in? It might not seem like an important question, but there are pros and cons to consider for both these options... Adding an ensuite - should you extend or convert your master bedroom? Insta
Read moreIf you’re looking at buying or renovating a property built between the 1940’sand 1980’s then there’s a good chance that it contains some Asbestos... A fibrous mineral that’s found in metamorphic soils and rocks, it was a popular and widely used material in the building industry due to its
Read moreIf you've been thinking about adding an extension to your home, Building a conservatory is a clever way to add more living space without having to move to a larger home. One of the benefits of building a conservatory is the potential to add a lot of value to your home. Hiring an architect
Read moreExtending your house or adding another storey can give you the much needed space a growing family needs. We look at the advantages and disadvantages of these two renovation options... How to choose between another storey or a house extension Depending on the size of your backyard, you can
Read moreGreat indoor/outdoor flow is high on the must have list for many homeowners. But achieving this this can be a challenge in older homes... Summer weather just makes us want to head outdoors. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done for many homeowners with older homes. Older properties
Read moreWe've talked to industry insiders and experts, and have put together a list of our top 5 tips for getting started your spring home renovations. Spring home renovations Coming out of a cold winter, spring home renovations may seem like a daunting prospect. Yes, you've been thinking about i
Read moreRenovating or doing work on your home can be a big investment – yet most of us put more effort into choosing a pair of shoes or a new camera. Repairs might not be as exciting as new clothes and gadgets but if you want a good result, value for money, and minimum hassle, the more you think abou
Read moreBathroom renovation series - The mid-range bathroom renovation. Part three in a four-part series of articles that looks at bathroom renovations and what to expect at different budgets and what you need to help you plan your bathroom renovation. Mid-range bathroom renovation costs ($12,000 t
Read moreBathroom renovation series - The deluxe bathroom renovation. One in a series of articles that looks at bathroom renovations and what to expect at different budgets. The deluxe bathroom renovation $30,000 to $100,000+ The deluxe bathroom renovation may also be known as a full gut job. There
Read moreKiwi parents have on average 1.9 kids, which works fine for those who have three bedroom homes. Except when you have more than two children, have guests over to stay or want to use a bedroom as a study or home office. That’s when adding on an extra bedroom for your kids is a great solution to gi
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Shorten bench so top loading washing machine will fit. May need to adjust plumbing under the sink. Need this done asap.
Read moreStrip out the bathroom first then knock out a whole wall, make it a level wall pushed out, with cavity door in the middle. Put in bigger shower, new vanity, and new toilet.
Read moreOur 2 bathrooms are in need of updating. Nothing structural, just new details. If they can advise on the design too, great. If not, we'll get someone else to do that. Probably just (in both): taps, shower heads, shower doors, towel rails, lights, & anything else that's necessary. We'd like the work done in the next few weeks, so asap, please. Photos of both attached. 1st 3 upstairs bathroom. Last one downstairs.
Read moreOur 2 bathrooms are in need of updating. Nothing structural, just new details. We need someone to advise in the design and where to buy the stuff & what to buy. If they can install too, great. If not, we'll get someone else to do that. We'd like the work done in the next few weeks, so asap, please. Photos of both attached. 1st 3 upstairs bathroom. Last one downstairs.
Read moreReplace old shower and vanity and toilet. Tile bathroom. New shower vanity toilet and tiles will be bought by ourselves.
Read moreReplace bath, shower in white hotel style. Shower ... Bath 75x166 Vanity ... Remove vanity & replace with new vanity purchased. Rip up tiles and put down cream or white tiles. Possibly add back splash to bath and new bath taps. Replace with shower box and shower dome. Either same size shower with sliding door or a corner shower Possibly a shorter bath tub so more room
Read moreI’m interested in renovating kitchen with layout change. New flooring and two walls removed to create open plan living.
Read moreReplace rotten framing, new lining, plumbing fittings and possibly redesign of bathroom layout
Read moreI have an old kitchen to be removed & a 2nd hand one I bought from trade me installed. The one going in does need a slight adjustment made for it to fit on one side. On a tight budget. House is vacant.
Read moreLooking for someone to renovate kitchen with cabinets and benchtop only. I have a builder who will be doing preparation job. Kitchen size approximately 2.9x3.3 meter.
Read moreMoisture in the bathroom and tiles grouting getting black Need to fix asap . Also the vanity need to replace and put a new one. Door knob to be changed and brick need to fix. Pictures will be attached .
Read moreI would like a toilet added to a compact space (currently used for storage) located under a stairwell. The job will entail adding a back wall (preferably with the plumbing then hidden), pipes laid (plumbing less than 5 metres away in a straight line), a slimline toilet added and the area tiled. The area is 95 cm by 145 cm. I would like it done as soon as possible taking into account council approval time frames.
Read moreHi there, We are a Hamilton-based pharmaceutical company located in Riverlea, Hillcrest. We are going to renovate our QC Lab and the warehouse and looking for a local handyman/ contractor to help with some simple structural works. Jobs include: remove of nonstructural walls, remove and install doors, painting, flooring etc. Just wondering if you are interested in this project? If so we could organise a site meeting to go over more details about this project. Thank you and regards,...
Read moreI have about two days work left to finish a reno: jobs needed to be done: Install drop in bath (frame already there), install (small) kitchen and benchtops, install laundry tub and some minor stuff outside. Prefer to be done next Monday - Wednesday (carpet being installed on the 28th) if possible
Read moreHi, we just bought a new house that needs rearranging of layout and updating of kitchen, bathroom, toilet. In the current layout living spaces are disconnected from eachother, as well as from our back garden. We'd like to get some ideas of what we can do with the current space (break through current walls etc), or possibly extend the house. Want to improve indoor/outdoor flow and improve access to the garden from living areas. Our budget is limited and will need to cover full house renos. We pla...
Read moreLooking for a plumber for new bathroom installation. Converting downstairs study to bathroom. Concrete floor. Looking for quote on costs, initial advice on where to position layout and plumbing and then commitment can do the work and when. Room located next to laundry and exterior walls cinder block. Room size 1770 x 3170.
Read moreIn our backyard, we have a sleepout and workshoo attached to the garage. We would like to demolish the sleepout and workshop and replace it with a granny flat similar to the product of ... .nz. It will be around 15m2. We need the following: Build the foundation for the pod. Connect to power outlet. Connect to wastewater. Connect to stormwater. Check the ground stability for foundation. Cover the wall between the workshop and garage.
Read moreI have a very neglected old bathroom that needs gutting, wall between shower & bath removed, waterproofed & new shower unit, bath & vanity installed. Working on a tight budget so happy to find my own shower units etc. Will need to have some wall & floor replacement due to rotting floor.
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