Contingency Planning: Expecting The Unexpected
When you’re renovating, unexpected costs are not really unexpected. The majority of projects involve some sort of unforeseen problem or added expense. It’s just the…
Read full articleThink Outside the Square – Why sized-based quotes don’t work
Size doesn’t matter as much as you think it does. Whether you’re building a new house or extending an existing dwelling, the floor space involved…
Read full articleTrends in Home Renovations
From lino floors and pastels in the 50s, sunken lounges in the 60s and 70s, bold wall colours in the 90s, subway tiles and indoor…
Read full articleFixed-Price v Charge-Up:Choosing Your Renovation Building Contract
You’re facing a dilemma – do you undertake your home renovation under a fixed-price or a charge-up building contract? There’s one thing everyone knows about…
Read full articleHome Renovations and Little Ones – Helping Children Cope
Like kids, renovations are loud, messy, and disruptive. But that doesn’t mean children and renovations mix. Children thrive on routine and stability. Renovations – which…
Read full articleRenovate or relocate? Working out what’s best for your family
Renovating and moving are two of the most stressful, disruptive life events you’ll ever experience. But if your house is too small, too run down,…
Read full articleMaking Renovations Run Smoothly: Our Project Management Secret!
Renovations require a lot of project management and still don’t always go to plan. Some projects go off without a hitch, while others are delayed…
Read full articleRenovation Realities: When Your Plan Hits A Snag
Renovations don’t always go to plan. In fact, more often than not, we hit at least one roadblock during a renovation project. In Auckland, unexpected rock and…
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