Hi, I’m Dave, welcome to my blog. A couple of years ago my wife and I fell in love with a dilapidated house in our neighbourhood. The house had been neglected for years and needed a lot of renovation, but we just knew that we could turn it into our perfect family home. I’m pretty handy, so the plan was that I’d do as much of the work as possible myself, bringing in builders and tradies for the stuff we couldn’t do. During the project, I learned a lot of new skills, made a few mistakes and worked out when a fixer-upper needs professional help. Now that the work is done and we’ve moved into our dream home, I’d like to share my experiences with other people who need help with their own home renovation projects.
Posted on: 27 October 2016
Some homeowners may be surprised to realise that they spent a lot more on buying clean fill than they had originally budgeted. Such homeowners may not have known some measures that could have helped them to keep the total cost of clean fill affordable. This article discusses some of the helpful tips that you should implement in order to keep the cost of clean fill affordable during a home improvement project. [Read More]
Posted on: 27 October 2016
Improper management of stormwater and lack of efficient drainage systems can lead to soil erosion and flooding within a building. Stormwater management is an important aspect of every construction that should be included in the design plan. In fact, many local governments have put in place stringent laws that require developers to ensure that post-development runoff conditions are better if not equal to the pre-development condition. Including a stormwater management plan in your building's design can help you to come up with a system that's both functional, appealing, and environmentally friendly. [Read More]
Posted on: 27 October 2016
Tilt up construction is cost effective with a shorter completion time than any other wall construction technique. In this method, the concrete panels and supports are formed and fabricated on site on a concrete slab. Once the concrete slabs have cured, they are tilted to an upward permanent position to form the exterior walls. Tilt up construction has numerous benefits including low cost of construction, speed, flexibility, and easy maintenance and repairs. [Read More]
Posted on: 26 October 2016
Metal roofing is one of the most highly demanded roof types in Australia. Metal roofs are durable, lightweight and can come in a range of attractive profiles. Generally speaking, it is what many building owners would call 'a good return on investment.' But if it is not properly installed, metal roofing will act up, just like any other poorly-built roof. If you intend to replace your existing roof with a metal roof, you should first know of the potential problems you can encounter with your new roof so you can make sure to manage them properly. [Read More]