Time to renovate

ΤΜE ΤΟ RENOVATE Higher doorways and H strategically positioned windows and entries are an effective way to allow natural ventilation D.I.Y Consider passive design E elements such as glass louvres and skylights to maximise natural lighting Install a canopy rangehood and dishwasher ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME A Use stone for surfaces and keep the design open plan Avoid using an unusual palette and don't compromise on bench and storage space Consider installing a E solar hot water or PV system - these are atrractive if you're looking to sell or rent out your property KITCHEN FRESHENING UP GOTHE EXTRA MILE YOUR HOME Freshen up outdated floor coverings with new, modern replacements wwwy FLOOR COVERINGS BATHROOM Regrout tiles and tub for a fresh look GARDEN On a budget? Avoid making extensive changes to the plumbing PAINTWORK First impressions count! Mow the lawn and prune the shrubbery Stick to safe, clean colours, such as neutrals and off-whites Hardy, low-maintenance plants are great for the front garden A cosmetic coat of fresh paint is effective yet inexpensive Revamp the path (avoid concrete) - bark chips and gravel are budget friendly solutions THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR Check if you need to submit a An extremely harmful material that development application (DA) to your council before you DANGER ASBESTOS can cause lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma if inhaled. db make changes to your home'. PAPER WORK Australian homes built before the ASBESTOS 1990s may contain asbestos. Lead poisoning can lead to hearing impairment, kidney damage, cerebral palsy, and osteoporosis in later years. Properties built before the 1970s may contain significant amounts of lead in the house paint. Check safety switches regularly and be careful when drilling or nailing in walls or ceilings, or painting around light fittings. Before renovation begins get a professional to do an electrical safety check of your ELECTRICAL DANGERS LEAD homel°. Be aware of ladder safety. Ladders are often associated with Don't leave work tools lying around. Power saws, grinders, handsaws, DIY injuries". chainsaws, welders, knives and drills are tools most commonly responsible for severe injury?. LADDER SAFETY POWER TOOL SAFETY REMEMBER: All electrical work, plumbing, and gas fitting must be carried out by a qualified professional'3. If you suspect there are traces of asbestos or lead in your home, contact a licensed tradesman for an inspection, and have it removed if necessary'". SAFETY WEAR REMEMBER: When you go ahead and start renovating your home make sure you wear protective clothing and appropriate safety equipment'5. Wear a hard hat Wear safety glasses Wear earmuffs Wear a dust mask Wear flare or respirator resistant clothing (polypropylene coveralls) Wear chemical protection gloves Wear enclosed shoes (boots) Allianz 0 BROUGHT TO YOU BY ALLIANZ AUSTRALIA Search for "Allianz infographics" for more! I Realestate.com.au, 2012, What renovations are worth your time, http://discover.realestate.com.au/renovating-building/how-to/what-renovations-are-worth-your-time 2 Realestate.com.au, 2012, What renovations are worth your time, http://discover.realestate.com.au/renovating-building/how-to/what-renovations-are-worth-your-time 3 Real Homes Magazine, 2011, Garden design made easy - Front gardens, http://www.r 4 McGrath, J., 2013, Small renovation spending up, Switzer Broker, http://www.switzerbroker.com.au/the-experts/john-mcgrath/small-renovation-spending-up/ 5 Sweeney, N., 5 renovation tips to generate fast profits, Your Mortgage, http://www.yourmortgage.com.au/article/5-renovation-tips-to-generate-fast-profits-82456.aspx 6 Navarro, N.. Going green - Environmentally smart reno options, Realestate.com.au, http://discover.realestate.com.au/renovating-building/how-to/going-green--environmentally-smart-reno-options 7 King, I., 2012, DIY: Don't trip up on renovation red tape, Domain, http://news.domain.com.au/domain/diy/diy-dont-trip-up-on-renovation-red-tape-20120525-129iy.html 8 Australian Government, Identifying Asbestos in Your Home, http://www.comcare.gov.au/_datalassets/pdf_file/00 15/i11084/ldentifying_asbestos_in_your_home.pdf 9 Lead Action News, 1998, Health Impacts of Lead Poisoning, http://www.lead.org.au/fs/fst7.html 10 Ausgrid, 2012, DIY and home renovation, http://www.ausgrid.com.au/Common/Safety/Safety-around-the-home/Do-it-yourself-and-home-renovation.aspx#.UQ170PKCA4C II Ashby, K., 1999, Injuries associated with Do-It-Yourself maintenance activities, Monash University, http://www.monash.edu.au/miri/research/research-areas/home-sport-and-leisure-safety/visu/hazard/haz41.pdf, p.6 12 Ashby, K. (1999) Victorian Injury Surveillance and Applied Research Function, Monash University Accident Research Centre: Hazards, Injuries associated with Do-lt-Yourself maintenance activities, http://www.mihsr.monash.org/miri/research/research-areas/home-sport-and-leisure-safety/visu/hazard/haz41.pdf, p.2 13 Government of South Australia, 2011, Renovations and Extensions, http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Housing,+propertytand+land/Buildingtand+development/Building,+renovating+ortextending+a+home/Renovationstandtextensions#General_things_to_co gardens/gardens/garden-design-front-gardens nsider 14 Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, 2012, Lead alert facts: Lead in house paint, Australian Government, http://www.environment.gov.au/atmosphere/airquality/publications/housepaint.html 15 Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, 2012, Lead alert facts: Lead in house paint, Australian Government, http://www.environment.gov.au/atmosphere/airquality/publications/housepaint.html ΤΜE ΤΟ RENOVATE Higher doorways and H strategically positioned windows and entries are an effective way to allow natural ventilation D.I.Y Consider passive design E elements such as glass louvres and skylights to maximise natural lighting Install a canopy rangehood and dishwasher ADD VALUE TO YOUR HOME A Use stone for surfaces and keep the design open plan Avoid using an unusual palette and don't compromise on bench and storage space Consider installing a E solar hot water or PV system - these are atrractive if you're looking to sell or rent out your property KITCHEN FRESHENING UP GOTHE EXTRA MILE YOUR HOME Freshen up outdated floor coverings with new, modern replacements wwwy FLOOR COVERINGS BATHROOM Regrout tiles and tub for a fresh look GARDEN On a budget? Avoid making extensive changes to the plumbing PAINTWORK First impressions count! Mow the lawn and prune the shrubbery Stick to safe, clean colours, such as neutrals and off-whites Hardy, low-maintenance plants are great for the front garden A cosmetic coat of fresh paint is effective yet inexpensive Revamp the path (avoid concrete) - bark chips and gravel are budget friendly solutions THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR Check if you need to submit a An extremely harmful material that development application (DA) to your council before you DANGER ASBESTOS can cause lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma if inhaled. db make changes to your home'. PAPER WORK Australian homes built before the ASBESTOS 1990s may contain asbestos. Lead poisoning can lead to hearing impairment, kidney damage, cerebral palsy, and osteoporosis in later years. Properties built before the 1970s may contain significant amounts of lead in the house paint. Check safety switches regularly and be careful when drilling or nailing in walls or ceilings, or painting around light fittings. Before renovation begins get a professional to do an electrical safety check of your ELECTRICAL DANGERS LEAD homel°. Be aware of ladder safety. Ladders are often associated with Don't leave work tools lying around. Power saws, grinders, handsaws, DIY injuries". chainsaws, welders, knives and drills are tools most commonly responsible for severe injury?. LADDER SAFETY POWER TOOL SAFETY REMEMBER: All electrical work, plumbing, and gas fitting must be carried out by a qualified professional'3. If you suspect there are traces of asbestos or lead in your home, contact a licensed tradesman for an inspection, and have it removed if necessary'". SAFETY WEAR REMEMBER: When you go ahead and start renovating your home make sure you wear protective clothing and appropriate safety equipment'5. Wear a hard hat Wear safety glasses Wear earmuffs Wear a dust mask Wear flare or respirator resistant clothing (polypropylene coveralls) Wear chemical protection gloves Wear enclosed shoes (boots) Allianz 0 BROUGHT TO YOU BY ALLIANZ AUSTRALIA Search for "Allianz infographics" for more! I Realestate.com.au, 2012, What renovations are worth your time, http://discover.realestate.com.au/renovating-building/how-to/what-renovations-are-worth-your-time 2 Realestate.com.au, 2012, What renovations are worth your time, http://discover.realestate.com.au/renovating-building/how-to/what-renovations-are-worth-your-time 3 Real Homes Magazine, 2011, Garden design made easy - Front gardens, http://www.r 4 McGrath, J., 2013, Small renovation spending up, Switzer Broker, http://www.switzerbroker.com.au/the-experts/john-mcgrath/small-renovation-spending-up/ 5 Sweeney, N., 5 renovation tips to generate fast profits, Your Mortgage, http://www.yourmortgage.com.au/article/5-renovation-tips-to-generate-fast-profits-82456.aspx 6 Navarro, N.. Going green - Environmentally smart reno options, Realestate.com.au, http://discover.realestate.com.au/renovating-building/how-to/going-green--environmentally-smart-reno-options 7 King, I., 2012, DIY: Don't trip up on renovation red tape, Domain, http://news.domain.com.au/domain/diy/diy-dont-trip-up-on-renovation-red-tape-20120525-129iy.html 8 Australian Government, Identifying Asbestos in Your Home, http://www.comcare.gov.au/_datalassets/pdf_file/00 15/i11084/ldentifying_asbestos_in_your_home.pdf 9 Lead Action News, 1998, Health Impacts of Lead Poisoning, http://www.lead.org.au/fs/fst7.html 10 Ausgrid, 2012, DIY and home renovation, http://www.ausgrid.com.au/Common/Safety/Safety-around-the-home/Do-it-yourself-and-home-renovation.aspx#.UQ170PKCA4C II Ashby, K., 1999, Injuries associated with Do-It-Yourself maintenance activities, Monash University, http://www.monash.edu.au/miri/research/research-areas/home-sport-and-leisure-safety/visu/hazard/haz41.pdf, p.6 12 Ashby, K. (1999) Victorian Injury Surveillance and Applied Research Function, Monash University Accident Research Centre: Hazards, Injuries associated with Do-lt-Yourself maintenance activities, http://www.mihsr.monash.org/miri/research/research-areas/home-sport-and-leisure-safety/visu/hazard/haz41.pdf, p.2 13 Government of South Australia, 2011, Renovations and Extensions, http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Housing,+propertytand+land/Buildingtand+development/Building,+renovating+ortextending+a+home/Renovationstandtextensions#General_things_to_co gardens/gardens/garden-design-front-gardens nsider 14 Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, 2012, Lead alert facts: Lead in house paint, Australian Government, http://www.environment.gov.au/atmosphere/airquality/publications/housepaint.html 15 Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, 2012, Lead alert facts: Lead in house paint, Australian Government, http://www.environment.gov.au/atmosphere/airquality/publications/housepaint.html