3rd November, 2011 - Posted by Building Works Aust - 4 Comments
Our choices in home roofing today have never been greater, galvanized iron, slate tiles, terracotta tiles, wooden shingles, sheet metal…and the list goes on. You may even choose a green option with a roof made entirely of straw/thatch, although with bushfire being one of our major climatic threats here in Australia this wouldn’t be an » Read More
13th October, 2011 - Posted by Building Works Aust - 2 Comments
Hard to believe we are a mere 10 weeks away from Christmas, but it also means that as the 2011 year comes to a close, come 1 January 2012, the new tenancy laws for NSW will come into full force. Under the old Residential Tenancies Act 2010, tenants could be charged for water where there » Read More
18th August, 2011 - Posted by Building Works Aust - No Comments
Looking at updating your old kitchen? Something new, shiny and functional, so you too can cook like a master chef? We know those “flat pack” kitchens that come in a box seem to be a cheap option, but beware: the box price is NOT the final price! Read More
3rd February, 2010 - Posted by Building Works Aust - 3 Comments
Renovating, redecorating or adding a home extension can be two thirds terrific and one third upsetting. Sure, coming up with a great idea and then planning a new kitchen, bathroom or even a deck or pergola can be a lot of fun, however, to organise these projects – and all things in between – you » Read More
2nd September, 2009 - Posted by Building Works Aust - 2 Comments
Have you noticed things deemed “old fashion” are now again “fashionable”? Take the tasty prawn cocktail appearing back on many a restaurant menu, or home baking thanks to MasterChef, and now, finally, the humble granny flat resurgence thanks to the government’s “Affordable Rental Housing State Environmental Planning Policy” 2009 (SEPP). Not only do we have » Read More
19th August, 2009 - Posted by Building Works Aust - No Comments
Admit it, the most frustrating thing about using any building services company or building contractor is their unreliability. How many times have you arranged to be at home to meet contractors only to find that they never turn up? Worse still, they never even ring to say they will not be attending or even that » Read More
7th August, 2009 - Posted by Building Works Aust - No Comments
Choosing your builder or tradesperson is an immensely important decision. If you pick a qualified builder or tradesperson that is properly skilled to do the job, it will make the building experience stress-free and even exciting. Is the builder’s license or tradesperson’s license current? If you are searching for a licensed builder in NSW, is » Read More