With ailments such as asthma, allergies and hypersensitivity being linked to chemicals, creating a healthy home environment has become a priority for many homeowners. Continue reading Eco friendly renovation tips
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Choosing a builder
If you decide your home or renovation job is too big for DIY and want a builder, the big question more than often is:
how do you decide on the right one? Continue reading Choosing a builder
Sold on bathrooms
It never ceases to amaze how many people present their home for sale with a grimy bathroom that looks dated, and then wonder why they are having trouble selling.
A bathroom that doesn’t look clean immediately puts potential buyers off. Use some clever, easy ideas to update your bathroom, and you will reap the rewards. Continue reading Sold on bathrooms
Asbestos: a silent time bomb
Ten years ago I sanded an internal fibro wall on a lean-to built, probably, in the 1970s. Was it asbestos? I’m not sure. But ever since it has played on my mind.
It certainly was a dumb thing to do, that’s for sure, when you consider the risks that sanding, cutting or otherwise disturbing building materials containing asbestos. Continue reading Asbestos: a silent time bomb