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  Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions is delighted to announce our new partnership with the MG Mystics for the 2022 netball season. The MG Mystics are New Zealand’s 2021 ANZ Netball Premiership Champions and…

Thinking about renovating your kitchen? Before you begin collecting colour samples or start planning your workflow triangle, one of your first thoughts might be, how much will it cost? Well, it depends. It depends on…

It’s common for people to get excited about the idea of a home renovation but then feel deflated about the process of finding a builder they can trust to make it all happen. Most of…

Bathrooms continue to be one of the most popular renovations we undertake. Along with the kitchen, bathroom renovations provide a good return on investment as these two rooms do a lot of the heavy lifting…

There is no getting around the fact that a home renovation is a significant financial investment. It makes sense to look at all the ways to optimise your budget and funnel it toward the house…

We thought we’d have a look at the ways in which renovators can incorporate energy-saving ideas into their project and maximise the sustainability of their renovation. It’s possible to make use of products and materials…

Despite Australia and New Zealand’s economic recession and everything 2020 threw our way, the housing markets in both counties have defied predictions and rebounded faster than anticipated—so too the renovation industry. While our tourism and…

Whether you’re renovating an investment property, improving your home ready for sale, or creating your dream home, it’s important to consider how much the planned renovations will increase the value of the property come sale…

I just love looking at floorplans. Don’t get me wrong, I also love snooping at beautiful interiors for inspiration and just for fun, but it’s a well-designed floorplan that really makes a home impressive. Whether…

   It has been a number of years now since black tapware started appearing in homes. Rather than being an evanescent trend, matt black seems set to stay and it’s not just the high-end market…