While some people run or bury their head in the sand at the first mention of the word ‘budget’ or ‘tracking costs’, I am always eager to start creating a spreadsheet, plugging in values and analysing for improvements to be made on the spreadsheet! I guess that’s my analysis mind working away and why…
The roof is a clay tile roof fixed to the battens by wires, 85 years old. It is not a good idea to renovate a house without protecting it from the elements going forward. So our first priority was to fix the roof and any rotten weatherboards. This means scaffolding has to go up and…
I can’t believe it has been over a year now since we have started to undertake this project. A lot has happened and a lot more is going to happen in the next 12 months! The dream was to utilise the land we have as much as we can, creating different spaces so our family…
There are 3 floors in this house. Basement currently has a large single garage and storage area. Ground floor has 2 living areas, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with toilet, 1 kitchen and deck on the west. First floor has 1 bathroom with toilet, 2 large bedrooms with walk in wardrobes and 1 room without a…
So we have finally decided to do a major renovation work on the house, where do we start, who do we talk to first? Well I have been involved in other non-building related projects and minor renovation work before, so I thought great I have at least some idea on where to start! A brief…
Old House into New Home 