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Keep up to date with what's happening in our industry. Here, we'll share with you various tips and advice as well as any exciting announcements from Renovate It.
Date: 8 May 2018
The bathroom is a functional room so most things in it have a purpose. But the vanity is multi-purpose: from washing hands to storing makeup, it has to work for different people in different ways. That’s why a bit of forethought should go into choosing the right vanity during your bathroom renovation. Here are some tips and tricks to help you.
Date: 7 April 2018
Keeping your rental property tidy and up to date not only means you can command a higher price from your tenant, you’re also more likely to attract a better calibre of tenant, one who will take good care of the property while they live there. Here are 12 things you can do to help increase your rental income.
Date: 17 March 2018
Renovations are a great way to add value to your home but it also comes with the risk of over-capitalising. In our 30+ years’ experience, these are the top 5 things you can do that are really worth it.
Date: 6 February 2018
Bathrooms tend to be among the more complicated rooms to remodel. Like the kitchen, it’s a functional and sometimes busy place so your bathroom design needs to be practical first and foremost. However, a secondary thought should also be paid to the style and making it a welcoming space, as it’s also somewhere you may want to escape to and relax.
Date: 26 January 2018
Making your home more energy efficient is more than just improving heat retention in your home and reducing heating costs, although that alone is very appealing during winter and it is a BIG part of it. It’s also about reducing the amount of electricity you’re using. So let’s have a look at some of the ways you can improve the energy efficiency of your home.
Date: 14 December 2017
Having a room of your home temporarily “ripped out”, albeit purposefully and for a good reason, can be quite overwhelming and it’s most certainly disruptive. Knowing what to expect can help ease any apprehension you have.
Date: 8 November 2017
The kitchen is a busy multi-purpose place, but first and foremost it’s for cooking and creating the lovely meals you fill your family. When it’s time to renovate, function should take priority over aesthetics. We have 8 top tips to help make your kitchen highly functional.
Date: 1 November 2017
With over 30 years industry experience, Switched On has built a reputation for delivering high quality painting, electrical, building and project management services.
Date: 3 September 2017
Your bathroom is a busy place; it gets a lot of use so making it a nice place to be is worth it. Although even minor renovations will set you back a few thousand dollars, it doesn’t need doing often and it adds more value to your home.
Date: 1 August 2017
Switched On’s award-winning Master Tradesmen have done it again – this time taking out a Silver in the Builder’s Own Home category at the House of the Year competition.
.Kiwis love to entertain and, for the most part, we’re lucky to live in a place that allows us the space to do so. Think about what you might need from your new space and share this vision with your architect or builder. Here are 8 things to consider when creating the perfect home for entertaining.
Date: 13 February 2017
Part of the Switched On mission is being a great partner, not only to homeowners but to the range of industry professionals that are involved in all kinds of construction from new builds and renovations to repairs and everything in between.