Ergonomic kitchen design Download our kitchen planning checklist! Considering how much time you’ll spend in your new kitchen, it makes sense to ensure it’s ergonomically designed.By tailoring it to your needs, you’ll have a kitchen that not only looks great but is a productive, efficient and comfortable workspace. Start with […]
Choosing your kitchen layout Download our kitchen planning checklist! Most family kitchens are much more than a place to cook. It’s also a casual dining space, homework area, charging station for devices and entertainment hub. Make sure to carefully plan a functional layout before getting to the fun task of […]
Is asbestos in your home? If you’re planning a major renovation or doing some DIY around your home, keep safe by checking for asbestos. If your home was built before 2000, and especially those built or renovated between 1940 and the mid 1980’s, then it’s likely to contain some form of asbestos. You may even […]
Making decisions While renovating your home or building a new one is fun and exciting, it can also be a challenge. With so many decisions to make, it can leave you feeling overwhelmed! Start by prioritising the important decisions: budget, choosing your architect and builder and finalising your design. […]
Do I need building consent? In Auckland, building and planning rules come from four key sources:Resource Management Act – ensures the environmental effects are managed wellAuckland Unitary Plan – outlines which activities are permitted and what you need resource consent forBuilding Act 2004 – sets out the rules for construction, alteration, demolition and maintenance […]
Great building plans are essential for a successful build or renovation Building plans are not just about design, but are vital for Council consent. Your building plans are part of your building consent application and need to comply with the Building Act and Building Code. Everyone who works on your build will follow them, […]
What does a project manager do? A project manager schedules and coordinates your build to ensure it progresses efficiently and safely. What are they responsible for? Having a great project manager means you only need to deal with one person and they’ll take care of everything else. The project manager is deemed to be […]
Tips for surviving your new build or renovation! It’s incredibly exciting when planning your new build or renovation is over and you’re watching your new home become a reality. Help the building process go smoothly by following our handy tips. It’s all in the planning Make sure you’ve finalised all the details […]
Planning a warm, healthy home. Your home’s ability to generate and retain heat is a key factor in your family’s health and wellbeing, particularly over the winter months. In New Zealand, 1.6 million homes perform poorly in terms of warmth, dampness and mould. Since the majority of these homes were built […]
It may be better to stay put and renovate. So you like where you live, but your home doesn’t meet your family’s needs anymore. Should you renovate or sell? The best reasons for improving your home may not be the ones you think of right off the bat. Here are five to consider: Sometimes, staying where you […]
