Summer Renovation Ideas
Author: Danial AhchowBlog: Posting a job
With summer just around the corner now is the right time to start considering what can be done around your home to make the best of the hot months ahead. To help you survive another long hot Australian summer there is a timely reminder of the need for home insulation and air-conditioning. With necessities out of the way, we then explore the many summer renovation options that take you from an every day home to resort style living. Now that is the way to enjoy this summer!
Fighting the Summer Heat
Insulation
Stop the stifling heat of summer in its tracks with quality insulation in your home. Insulating your home this summer has the added benefit of being free. Thanks to the federal government's $1600 home insulation rebate, insulation installers will come to your home and install free ceiling insulation. As a result you have a cooler home in summer, and save on costly energy bills as you use your air-conditioning less.
Air-Conditioning
As summer nears we remember last year's 40 degree days with the family huddled around a single fan whilst the air-conditioning is on the brink. Leading up to summer is the perfect time to have your air-conditioning serviced to make sure that you don't have a repeat this year. Or even better install a brand new air-conditioning system that will keep you and your family cool and happy this summer.
Resort Style Living
Outdoor Entertainment Area
As daylight savings kicks in and the evenings warm up we love to spend more and more time outside. You fold back your new french doors and open up your home out to the new merbeau deck. The waft of bbq is in the air and a nice wine is in your hand to compliment. Now that is Australia! This summer is your chance to embrace the dream, reclaim your backyard and open up your home to give you more space and enjoy modern day el fresco living.
Landscaping
Imagine your friends jealousy as you sit on your brand new deck and look out over a tropical paradise, your back yard. Beautiful landscaped gardens aren't reserved solely for television shows such as Backyard Blitz. You too could be enjoying a beautiful garden and sharing it with your friends and family. Let your imagination run wild with a local landscaper and see how you can turn your backyard into a tropical paradise.
Swimming Pool
No resort is complete without a swimming pool. Providing the perfect backdrop as the water glistens whilst you enjoy your bbq dinner a swimming pool adds a touch of class to your home.
Renovating your home this summer
For all of your summer renovation needs simply post your job requests with Service Central and we will find the right local tradespeople for you.
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