Sometimes you just don’t need a specific tradesperson, you just need someone that is pretty good at everything who is reliable and affordable. Sometimes you just need a handyman (or woman). You generally hire a handyman for the range of different skills they have, not restricted to the usual areas of building, plumbing, plastering, tiling and painting etc. Let’s look at why a general-purpose handyman can be a great person to hire.
Read MoreIf you’re considering renovating your bathroom you may be considering major things like a stand-alone bath or a walk-in shower. For many small bathroom renovations or remodels a bath isn’t an option, but expanding your shower space into a walk-in shower may well be. Let’s take a look at the benefits of a walk-in shower compared to a cubicle.
Read MoreMost experienced kitchen renovation companies like Rize Construct will tell you that cabinetry is a major cost factor in any kitchen renovation or remodel. There are two main reasons for this and that is the cost of the cabinets themselves, and the labour time, not just in fitting, but in uninstalling your old ones.
Read MoreSmall kitchens and indeed bathrooms will always be a battling space for most people that don’t live alone and especially if you have a family. Modern kitchen designers have found many new ways to maximise your space, but most of these ways will involve a major renovation with perhaps the removal or addition of a door to access a pantry or storage room, or by the use of customs cabinetry. Both these elements will work incredibly well but will seriously increase your budget. Let’s look at some space-saving ideas that won’t cost a fortune.
Read MoreIf you’re renovating or remodelling, then your walls and floors are going to be a primary way of changing the visual style of your bathroom and bringing it up to date. Floors and walls occupy the most visual space so getting these right is paramount.
Read MoreHampton styled kitchens have become very popular in recent times, and we’re going to take a look at how to achieve an authentic one. You don’t need to live on Long Island, but you will have to make sure (like any heavily stylised room) that it fits into the overall look of your home.
Read MoreOnce you’ve had a new bathroom installed or had a remodel, there are still ways to transform it even further. Rather than bring all your old items back in, why not improve the whole room with some beautiful finishing touches which will give it even more functionality and improve the aesthetics even further.
Read MoreWhen you want to update your kitchen, you have a simple choice at the start; to DIY or to pay for professional kitchen renovators. There’s normally only one reason to go the DIY route and that’s to save money.
Read MoreThere are many ways to add a centrepiece or focal point to your kitchen. Every new kitchen should have something that immediately catches your attention. This can be added later, built into a remodel or a renovation.
Read MoreIf you’re planning on updating your kitchen with a renovation or even a remodel, then there are some pitfalls you really should avoid before you start planning and getting kitchen renovators in.
Read MoreSmall bathrooms can be tricky to modernise without a bit of creative thinking and imagination. Luckily for you, Rize Construct are experts at small bathroom remodels and renos so we have some tips on design ideas that maximise the space you have.
Read MoreThe obvious answer is yes, but only if it’s been done correctly. Many DIY renovations can actually do the opposite and devalue your home. Even a small remodel will increase the value and a full bathroom renovation will add more than that.
Read MoreHere we will provide some key points to help you plan your reno before talking to your builder. This will help both of you as you should already have a clear picture of what you want.Your builder will then advise on different methods to achieve the best results or meet your budget and also the finer details when it comes to personalising it.
Read MoreNow you have chosen your perfect suitable/qualified and insured contractor to preform your bathroom renovation works, this is where the magic starts to happen, have you ever heard the saying ‘a good building starts with a solid foundation’ same can be said with renovations.
Read MoreThese are sometimes a tricky question to answer for a two-fold reason. The first answer to this is yes, we can repair this for you, but we cannot effectively warrant the works. This then leads into the second answer if they want the works to be warranted/insured. The second answer is effectively No without doing a full renovation on there bathroom. The main reason for this answer is waterproofing!
Read MoreThis can be one of the most nerve-racking steps for any homeowner looking at doing a bathroom renovation or any renovations for that matter. We are generally these days finding people/contractors online.
Read MoreOne of the first and biggest questions that I ask my clients in our quote process is “Have you got a budget in mind for your Bathroom”.?
In most cases the answer is “ We haven’t really thought about it ” or “ We are getting quotes to get an idea on costs. ”
Read MoreThe kitchen is the absolute centre of any home. It's where meals are prepared and often where family gathers on an afternoon to discuss the events of the day. However, in many homes, especially older models, the kitchen is purely functional with little to no design or planning.
Read MoreA bathroom should be a place of relaxation, rest and recovery. If your current bathroom doesn’t inspire you emotionally and support your needs perhaps some bathroom redevelopments is what you need.
For many people a bathroom is merely functional, an area to clean yourself, but it can be so much more. The entire family uses the bathroom and, even if you have one, two or more, they should reflect your individual tastes.
Read MoreOften the laundry is the forgotten room when it comes to home design. How many times are you presented with nothing more than a sink and a place to park a washing machine? But a laundry can be so much more than that. When planning your laundry redevelopments decide on what you need to get out of the space. How functional does it need to be, and can you fit specific storage options into the space?
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