House Renovation

BC homeowners say they’ve lost thousands of dollars after local contractor leaves renovation projects unfinished – BC

28/07/2024Naya

A BC homeowner said she estimates she’s out $85,000 after the home renovation company she hired suddenly stopped responding, leaving her with an unfinished project.

“It makes you feel sick and you don’t have trust,” Jennifer Carson told Consumer Matters.

Last May, the Maple Ridge resident hired Knotty Boys Construction owned by Sam Orchard to do a major home renovation.

Carson said the Maple Ridge-based company came recommended through a local online community group. She also said she did her due diligence researching contractors before hiring Orchard and his company.

“I checked references. He (Orchard) said ‘here are some people

Home Renovation Planning: Where to Start

27/07/2024Naya

Whether you’re updating a basement, a bathroom, or your entire house, the home renovation process involves a pretty big bell curve. At the beginning, you’re bursting with excitement and inspiration about the transformation—and by the time the renovation is complete, you’re equally as thrilled about with the results. You can enjoy your home more knowing that you’ve added to its value.

That said, the middle part—which involves the demo and construction phase—inevitably comes with some challenges. That’s why it’s important to carefully consider this section of the job at the very beginning. Doing your research, asking the right questions, and

Clever renovation by the river in Sydney’s inner west

26/07/2024Naya

This house designed by studioplusthree is situated in a leafy site in the heart of the city, providing the owners’ children with the opportunity for discovery and adventurous play. Picture: Tom Ferguson

This house could be classified under “secret Sydney”. Located not far from the Cooks River in the inner west, it’s a spot even locals would struggle to know about.

Architect Simon Rochowski says the 1000sq m site was a bit of a jungle when they turned up, which is what appealed to the owners in the first place.

The Cooks River House designed by studioplusthree was an overgrown

HGTV’s “Rico to the Rescue” showcases Denver’s worst home renovations

25/07/2024Naya

Rico León has seen far more botched home renovation projects than the average Denverite. As a self-described “advocate for desperate families,” he has been helping locals navigate their worst construction nightmares by mediating with general contractors or taking on that role himself to help projects reach the finish line.

Now anyone with access to HGTV can watch – and comment – as León tackles half-baked home projects around Denver in a new series called “Rico to the Rescue,” which airs Saturdays.

León, a Pittsburgh native, got his start as a salesman for Roto-Rooter, bidding jobs for emergency restoration caused by

Potts Point house ‘with the best renovation I’ve ever seen’ hits the market with $12m price guide

24/07/2024Naya

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The Gaudi-esque staircase at 14 St Neot Avenue, Potts Point, which is built over four levels.

Anyone who’s been to Barcelona and admired the work of Antoni Gaudi will appreciate the staircase in this award-winning Potts Point house, for sale with a $12m price guide.

Richardson and Wrench Elizabeth Bay/Potts Point’s Jason Boon, who has the listing with Geoff Cox, describes it as a “masterpiece – the best renovation I’ve ever seen in Potts Point”.

Personal training boss behind $22m+ sale

“The staircase defines the house,” says owner Mark Tough of the Gaudi-esque work of

Renovation Terms to Tackle | Real Estate News & Insights

23/07/2024Naya

If you’ve ever had work done on your house, you’ve probably heard contractors spout a few terms that have you scratching your head. For example, what exactly is “R&R”—an afternoon siesta? And for that matter, what exactly are you doing to your home—a renovation, restoration, or remodel?

For starters: A renovation is making something that’s old new and improved (ie, updating your master bathroom with new tiles and fixtures). A restoration is returning something to its original state (like pulling up the carpet and sanding and polishing the hardwood floor). You remodel is giving something a whole new purpose (converting

Laura Hamilton calls fire brigade for blaze during house renovation

22/07/2024Naya

Laura Hamilton had a mishap in her build (Picture: Laura Hamilton/Instagram)

Laura Hamilton revealed she was forced to call the fire brigade after a fire broke out during the rebuild of her new home.

The A Place In The Sun presenter, 40, took to Instagram to share a video of a firefighter putting out a blaze which appeared to be in the grounds of her new property.

Charred pieces of wood were seen being sprayed with extinguisher foam as Laura told her followers: ‘Errr… Just a little bit of a mishap at the rebuild this morning with the fire brigade

The true cost of the average home renovation revealed

21/07/2024Naya

Mitch Picklington from Mitcon Build in Brisbane said that his business had received an increased number of construction inquiries as a result of COVID-19.

“We have been pending with requests to quote for different jobs around Brisbane at the moment, whether it’s renovating one room in the house or making plans for a larger scale renovation to utilize the government’s Home Builder scheme.”

We’ve seen a surge in people wanting to expand their current living areas with an extension and refresh their outdoor entertainment area by adding a pergola, deck or even a swimming pool.”

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