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As your family grows, you’re likely to need more space in your home. While many families choose to move to a larger property to accommodate the needs of their growing brood, for others, moving may not be the preferred or viable option. It’s for this reason that a growing number of homeowners are opting to remain in their current property and look at ways to remodel or extend their living space. While larger living or family rooms are among the most popular home additions in Sydney , there are other ways to give your home more functionality such as adding an extra bathroom to take the pressure off the morning rush. And, one way to create extra bathing space without impacting your property footprint is to install a Jack and Jill bathroom between two bedrooms. What is a Jack and Jill Bathroom? A Jack and Jill bathroom usually serves two bedrooms with a door from each room providing access to the facilities. It’s a popular house addition in Sydney as it contains everything a normal ...

  Is 2022 the year you want to make improvements to your home? Whether you plan to renovate an old and tired property or you’re considering building a first floor addition on your Sydney property, we take a look at three ways you can add value to your home in 2022. Upgrade the Exterior of Your Home Whether you’re planning to sell, or you just want to improve your home, making sure that the exterior is in top condition is key. Check all the main areas, such as the roof, windows and doors and if necessary complete repairs or replacements. Ensuring that your home looks good and doesn’t require any major remedial work outside will not only entice more potential buyers but will ensure that your home remains safe and weather-proof. You will potentially enjoy more energy savings too. One important house addition that will add value to your Sydney home is an attractive and well-maintained garden. Having easy-to-care-for outdoor spaces will create more kerb appeal and cut down ...

It’s a sad fact, but many renovation projects involving home additions in Sydney end up going over budget. Even the best-laid plans can go awry and can add to the costs even if you have been sensible and allocated a generous contingency fund.  There are a number of hidden costs which many renovators simply don’t consider, so to avoid your building project suffering the same fate, don’t forget to factor in these six renovation expenses.  1.        Rubbish Disposal  You may think that we can’t catch you out on this one as you’ve already factored in the rate for a skip to take away the rubbish at the end of your project. But do you really know how much rubbish you’re going to create?  Most projects, especially large ones such as a house addition in Sydney generate significant amounts of rubbish that will need to be disposed of safely. So, it may be prudent to budget for collections at strategic points throughout th...