Bondi Renovations and Tradies Guide

March 20, 2020/0 Comments/in Find Good Tradies, Renovating or Building, Saving $$, Tips, Topics /by Valerie, The Editor

Bondi Renovations and Tradies Guide – How to connect with local tradies

Bondi, an Aboriginal word which means water breaking over rocks, or noise of water breaking over rocks, is a popular tourist destination for beachgoers, and a fantastic place to live because of the fabulous views, the relaxed local culture, and the lively nightlife scene. There aren’t many other places in Australia where you can hit the surf straight after a day at the office and then enjoy a fun night out afterwards. Read more

Adding Value With Rendering

March 5, 2020/0 Comments/in Renovating or Building /by Valerie, The Editor

Cement rendering adds more value to your property

Cement rendering is the process of applying a premixed layer of sand and cement, stone or mud walls to create a more even surface. It can also have the benefit of reinforcing a wall; because the outer later is exposed to the elements, the inner layer is protected from erosion. For beachside properties and regions with strong weather changes, an acrylic polymer may be blended in for enhanced water resistance. Acrylic rendering is also great for adhering to a wider variety of base surfaces, as well as resisting cracking and chipping.

Tiling Sydney- Why Its Important to Let a Professional Do the Tiling

February 20, 2020/0 Comments/in Find Good Tradies, Renovating or Building /by Valerie, The Editor

Why you should only trust a professional to do your tiling

Tiles are a versatile, durable and easy to clean surface material, ideal for a range of high traffic areas. They are often preferred over carpet in hallways and living rooms for their hypoallergenic nature. However, there’s a lot of variation in the physical characteristics of different tiles (size, texture, light reflection, porosity, colour and thickness) which need to be taken into account when choosing tiles, and selecting the right professional tiler to assist.

Renovating… “Who Am I Appealing To, You Or Me?”

February 5, 2020/0 Comments/in Buying, Selling, Moving, Feature, Renovating or Building /by Valerie, The Editor

Renovating… “Who am I appealing to, you or me?”

Maggie, a Tradebusters service user had just purchased the new in-style, egg shaped bath tub for the bathroom which was about to be renovated by Dave (the bathroom business) in our trade network. She rang us up in a panic with this question – “Have I made the right decision in buying it? I just love this egg, but my friends think I should go for the standard modern line shape. What do you think?”

Tradebusters responds “It depends!”

Trading Terms and Conditions: Services and Documentation

January 20, 2020/0 Comments/in Academy, Get Customers Wanting You, Grow Your Business, News and Features, Topics, Wealth Protection & Creation /by tradeacademy

Trading terms and conditions: Clear and concise terms and conditions are important to your business

Your potential clients need to understand what is expected of them when they choose you as their professional tradesman. How do you help them to understand the concept of payment for your services and use of your business website? You hire professionals to help you create your trading terms and conditions documentation. Without clear documentation and information, clients and potential clients can take advantage of you, which will hurt your income as well as your business credibility. Read more

Get More From Selling Your Home

January 5, 2020/0 Comments/in Buying, Selling, Moving, Feature, News, Renovating or Building /by Valerie, The Editor

How to sell your home

Last week I was speaking to a user of the Tradebusters service (let’s call her “Jane”) who having purchased a new house six months ago and carried out some renovation improvements, just recently had her property re-valued. Jane was delighted to share that the valuation revealed an incremental increase of $70,000 in property value, and that’s after the renovation costs. Not bad considering the renovation works were completed in less than three months. Read more

Are You Ready to Take On Trending Indoor Outdoor Renovations?

December 20, 2019/0 Comments/in Academy, Get Customers Wanting You, Grow Your Business, News and Features, Topics /by tradeacademy

Every year rings in new trends in home renovations, just like it sparks New Year’s resolutions. Tradies have to be prepared for what’s up-and-coming or trending as these changes come about. It’s vital to your business to understand the latest trends in home extensions: indoor-outdoor rooms. These projects provide you with a new income opportunity and add to your versatility, credibility and reliability in your local area.

Indoor-outdoor spaces encompass any area that connects to the home and give the homeowner outdoor living options. The designs for creating this type of space can be some combination of functional, aesthetic, and relaxing. If you are looking to grow your business, the following trending indoor-outdoor renovation projects should be on your checklist. Read more

Renovation Ideas for Super Small Bathrooms

November 20, 2019/0 Comments/in Renovating or Building, Staying Safe, Tips /by Valerie, The Editor

When space is at a premium, every square inch counts. For an innovative small bathroom design, there’s no surface that can’t be turned into a functional space, or be used to create the impression of more space. From mirrored surfaces to frameless shower screens, there’s a solution to make even the tiniest bathroom feel like a day spa oasis.

Check out our pick of unique design options- each one is easy to do with just a little help from a qualified tradesperson.

6 Tips To Make Your Kitchen Look More Fabulous

October 20, 2019/0 Comments/in Buying, Selling, Moving, Renovating or Building, Staying Safe /by Valerie, The Editor

A great kitchen can add incredible value to your property

To a home owner, every single part of the house is very important. However, if we cut through the sentimental attachment to every room and look at things more objectively, a realisation that the kitchen is the most important room of a home will come. Come to think of it, the kitchen is where we do a lot of stuff aside from its obvious purpose of being where we cook our food and eat.

The kitchen has also become a very popular spot for entertaining guests, believe it or not. We share lots of precious moments with friends and family at the kitchen and talk about stuff, often with a steaming cup of coffee or tea in hand.

Since the kitchen is the most important room of a home, we owe it to ourselves to make it look the best that it can. If you are planning to do any kitchen improvements or renovations, here are 6 tips that could help you make your kitchen look more fabulous.

Ways to Determine if a Wall is Load-bearing or Not

October 10, 2019/0 Comments/in Feature, Find Good Tradies, Renovating or Building /by Valerie, The Editor

Good Question. Is My Wall Load-Bearing?

Tearing down walls is often a part of any major renovation project in your home. However, before tearing any wall down, you need to determine if a wall is load-bearing or not.

When a wall is load-bearing, then it holds or transfers the weight load of a structure from one section to another. In other words, any attempts to bring that wall down means you will undoubtedly be bringing the entire structure down as well. This is why it’s important that you know how to tell a load-bearing wall from one that isn’t before tearing it down.

Here are some ways to determine if a wall is load-bearing or not.