Tips in finding good tradesmen Whether you are planning to renovate your home or you need plumbing work done, it is essential that you find good tradesmen. Someone with a solid experience in their field and is a true expert at what they do. Hiring tradesmen is similar to hiring an employee. You need to […]
You know you’re in for a pretty exciting experience if and when you decide to make renovations to your home. After all, this is your chance to get creative and build the kitchen, bathroom or home that you have always wanted. The thing with renovations, however, is that can also get very stressful on so […]
There is no doubt that Australian home owners love renovation projects, especially the bathroom. On top of that, a quality bathroom renovation will certainly add considerable value to a property, and can help boost its sale’s price, should you consider selling. However, from experience and stories, we know that it is the selection of a […]
Bondi Renovations and Tradies Guide – How to connect with local tradies Bondi, an Aboriginal word which means water breaking over rocks, or noise of water breaking over rocks, is a popular tourist destination for beachgoers, and a fantastic place to live because of the fabulous views, the relaxed local culture, and the lively nightlife […]
Cement rendering adds more value to your property Cement rendering is the process of applying a premixed layer of sand and cement, stone or mud walls to create a more even surface. It can also have the benefit of reinforcing a wall; because the outer later is exposed to the elements, the inner layer is […]
Why you should only trust a professional to do your tiling Tiles are a versatile, durable and easy to clean surface material, ideal for a range of high traffic areas. They are often preferred over carpet in hallways and living rooms for their hypoallergenic nature. However, there’s a lot of variation in the physical characteristics […]
Renovating… “Who am I appealing to, you or me?” Maggie, a Tradebusters service user had just purchased the new in-style, egg shaped bath tub for the bathroom which was about to be renovated by Dave (the bathroom business) in our trade network. She rang us up in a panic with this question – “Have I […]
How to sell your home Last week I was speaking to a user of the Tradebusters service (let’s call her “Jane”) who having purchased a new house six months ago and carried out some renovation improvements, just recently had her property re-valued. Jane was delighted to share that the valuation revealed an incremental increase of […]
Good Question. Is My Wall Load-Bearing? Tearing down walls is often a part of any major renovation project in your home. However, before tearing any wall down, you need to determine if a wall is load-bearing or not. When a wall is load-bearing, then it holds or transfers the weight load of a structure from one section […]
A helpful guide on your end of lease cleaning The end of a lease can be a stressful time for both parties, made even worse if the fixed term of the contract has not ended. Here’s how to end your lease with as little pain as possible.
