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Original wooden windows or picture rails may be rescued or replaced with replicas. There could be beautiful Oregon pine or parquet floors beneath the grubby carpet. A handyman can easily restore them, adding character and value to your home.
There is something nerve-smashing about the sound of glass breaking. A large picture window has a distinctive shattering sound and my immediate thought was: “Burglar!”
“A concrete slab is economical and durable… We chose a color (yes, you can tint cement) close to the color of the indoor floors and now the patio offers a seamless transition from the inside to the outside. “
Professional painters will work faster than you because they are an experienced team with each team member responsible for a specialised task.
The rest of the complex (even your outside walls) is common property that belongs to all the owners. This includes gardens, pools, parking areas and walkways. Owners cannot alter common property without permission from the Body Corporate.
Unless the home renovation that you have in mind is defined as “minor building work”, you will need plans for whatever you construct on your property. Yes, even for a chicken coop or a carport. Consult a house renovation company – they will certainly be able to give you an indication of whether your carport will be regarded as “minor”.
More than a century ago, the ballcock in modern flushing toilets was designed by someone called Thomas Crapper. I promise. I also promise that this is an irrational thought: How (difficult) can a bathroom renovation be? A new toilet (cue plumber), new basin and new tiles (me) and voila!
Die volgende twee dae het ek teëls gelê, gehuil, sement gemeng, weer gehuil en gepleister tot laat snags. Betyds klaargemaak.
Breaking down the renovation will become a longer project however; it becomes more achievable when it is completed in bite-size chunks that are more affordable.