News and Advice on Home Renovations

Renovate your way to rental income increases

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.

Top 5 renovation projects that increase value

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.

Planning the layout of your bathroom

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.

Making your home more energy efficient

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.

What to expect during your bathroom renovation

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.

Making your kitchen more functional

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.

Faster Disaster Response with Switched On and Partners

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.

The five stages of choosing the right home renovation specialist

Date: 12 October 2017

According to research by the Registered Master Builders Association, the top three concerns of Kiwis looking to undertake building work or renovate are the quality and integrity of the builder, cost overruns, and timely completion. Here are the five stages you’ll go through when choosing.

Budgeting for your bathroom renovation

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.

Silver for Switched On at House of the Year

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.

8 things to consider when creating the perfect home for entertaining

Date: 1 August 2017

.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.

Partnering with Switched On for Architectural Builds

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.

News & Advice

Renovate your way to rental income increases

Top 5 renovation projects that increase value

Planning the layout of your bathroom

Making your home more energy efficient

What to expect during your bathroom renovation

Making your kitchen more functional

Faster Disaster Response with Switched On and Partners

The five stages of choosing the right home renovation specialist

Budgeting for your bathroom renovation

Silver for Switched On at House of the Year

8 things to consider when creating the perfect home for entertaining

Partnering with Switched On for Architectural Builds

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