Renovating a house, whether it’s your home or an investment property, can be trying at the best of times. Jobs that are meant to take a day to complete can blow out to weeks, sending expenses skyward. With this in mind, we thought we’d put together a list of some truly spectacular renovation disasters to remind you that, even on the darkest days, it could be a whole lot worse!
10. Dreaming of a new deck to make the most of some al fresco living this summer? Just make sure you get a licensed professional to do the job properly.
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9. Nothing breathes fresh life into a tired old kitchen like new cabinetry. Most of the time…
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8. Plumbing? Nothing to it. Just look at this mixer tap – I installed it myself!
7. Well placed windows can flood a room with natural light and make it feel much more spacious than it actually is – especially if they’re centred!
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6. Windows can also add a lot to a building’s façade, aesthetically speaking.
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5. I’ll bet the postie’s glad there’s no ‘beware of the dog’ sign hung on that gate.
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4. Um…seriously?
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3. The 3D effect these tiles create is truly breathtaking.
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2. There’s nothing like a tape measure to help you get a job done right.
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1. Here’s an innovative way to save on light fixtures. Changing the tubes may prove difficult though.
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This story originally featured on www.build.com.au
