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Contents

Welcome It’s not where you have been, but where you’re heading that counts. This is true in life, and in renovating. And it’s not just the direction of the project, but the direction of the home itself that will dictate the success or otherwise of your latest project. This month we are dedicating our cover story to the all-important, but too often overlooked, aspect of orientation. Whether you are adding an extra room or demolishing your home and basically starting from scratch, never forget the importance of where your house is pointing. We have all the usual tips and ideas for bathrooms and kitchens, painting and f ooring, as well as the vital task of waste removal. No it isn’t pretty and it’s not a lot of fun, but in any project you have to clean up after yourself. So grab a broom and get stuck in to this latest issue of My Renovation.

COVER STORY .................................................. 6 STYLE ................................................................. 8 BATHROOMS.................................................. 10 KITCHENS ....................................................... 12 LIGHTING ........................................................ 14 PAINT ............................................................... 18 FLOORING ...................................................... 20 OUTDOOR ...................................................... 22 WASTE REMOVAL .......................................... 24 SOLAR FEATURE ............................................ 27 STYLE ............................................................... 30

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WE ARE DEDICATING OUR COVER STORY TO THE ALL-IMPORTANT, BUT TOO OFTEN OVERLOOKED, ASPECT OF ORIENTATION.

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The right direction FRANK GENTILE FROM COSTA CONSTRUCTIONS DETAILS THE IMPORTANCE OF ORIENTATION

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hen it comes to buying real estate there have been some well-documented views on f nding the best value or the best capital growth potential (in other words position, position, position), buying for knockdown value and best capital gain (the worst house in the best street is the way to go). Or the principles behind investment opportunities in real estate and the future cash-f ow potential as documented by f nancial brokers and wealth managers for individual cases.

It seems, however, that what is not well-documented are the principles that end users of homes should pay attention to in deciding which home to put on their block of land, or how to design a renovation that best suits their block of land.

Walking through an already built display home and liking the f oor plan, features and f nishes is simply not enough to make a decision on whether the home is the right for your situation.

You should ask yourself the question: will the home function eff ciently on my land and

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Too often, we see homes getting built in new estates on a standard-size block of land with the living space to the rear of the block, as is traditionally done, and the backyard facing south, or even worse, west, meaning more energy consumption to cool, heat and light up these spaces. Taking this into consideration, and the fact that Queenslanders like to spend lots of money on their outdoor living areas, southern and western aspects will shorten the yearly time frame these outdoor spaces can be enjoyed. This is because most of our rain and cool winds come from the south-east and the fact the sun sets in the west every afternoon, turning the outdoor living area into a sauna room.

A common oversight is to put

lots of windows and poor insulation to the western side of the home, promoting the heating up of the home practically every afternoon. This may be okay in winter, but our winters are relatively short and most of the time we are looking for that cooler environment to live in, being most of spring, summer and early autumn.

Another pitfall of building the wrong home on a block of land, and this happens subconsciously from home buyers, is commonly known as the feel of the home – “it just doesn’t have the right feel”.

Most of the time this happens to be an orientation problem which banishes the home to a long stint on the market to only drop in price suff ciently enough for someone to purchase for a steal.

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Windows on the western side come at the expense of hot breezes and the blazing afternoon sun, which heat up the home in summer.

2. Northern to north-eastern exposure to living spaces: this is important for year-round comfort and liveability. Spaces which face south can be dark, but also cold in winter and hot in summer.

3. Good insulation to the western side of the home and the roof and ceiling space: this adds to the equation of keeping the hot sun out of the home and

working with the ambient temperature of the breezes, which normally come from the south-east. This also reduces considerably the need for air-conditioning and even fans.

This works in reverse in the small amount of winter that we have where it takes less energy to maintain warmth in a home.

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• What sort of f nish do you want? Are you going to paint the door or stain it? Doors can come with a smooth face for painting or a timber veneer f nish for staining.

• When using an external door, ensure that it has the correct overhead protection, otherwise you

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• Choose only light, ref ective colours when painting an external door. This helps reduce the risk of heat absorption, which may lead to warping. (Again, dark colours may void your warranty.)

• Consider what type of weather seal you are going to use: some f t underneath the door, others on the face.

• Remember that entrance solid external doors require three hinges, and large doors require four hinges or a pivot system.

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Using the real stuff as your bench, however, has a few advantages. Timber is strong and, if you look after it, will last for a long time. But the key is to take care of your timber tops. Beware of using timber near the oven and sink as timber can be easily damaged by excessive heat and water. If you drop your coffee cup or spill your wine on the benchtop, wipe it up quickly, as timber will stain. Just ask your supplier about ways to care for your timber – you may need to reseal it regularly to keep it in tip-top condition.

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Want to introduce some colour into your renovation? You can’t go wrong with a well-placed feature wall in a striking hue. But how do you decide what kind?

1. Create a folder of ideas from brochures, magazines, swatches and whatever else takes your eye. Don’t be afraid to grab a sample pot and paint the wall – you can always paint over it.

It’s also helpful to see how the colour will work in the room as it will be affected by how much light gets into the space.

2. Remember colour has a huge impact on the senses – while you might love the look of the paint in a brochure or someone else’s home, can you live with it every day? Remember green is calming, blue cools down a room, reds and oranges can be overstimulating and black is bold but can be smothering.

3. Have fun with paint colours. You can completely transform your home merely by painting the walls, and if you decide down the track that you hate your new lilac feature wall, you can always paint over it.

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Not sure about making a statement with the entire room? Start out small with a boldly coloured feature wall in an otherwise crisp white room or a single piece of furniture to start you on your colour journey. This pink Egg Chair, $999, is from Bambou Home (bambouhome.com.au), but your local furniture retailer will be able to help you f nd the perfect colourful piece to suit.

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• Take a look at the plan for the new carpet’s installation and make sure joins are kept away from high-traff c areas, such as doors and walkways.

• Be there when they unroll the carpet so you can check for any ripples or defects in your roll.

• Carpet releases VOCs or volatile organic compounds, so it’s not a bad idea to give the room a good airing for a day or two after installation.

Also, give it a good vacuum to reduce loose f bres.

While carpet is a great choice for any home, there are some home owners who are concerned about VOCs and allergies as a result of dust collected in the carpet. If you

are concerned about these, a hardwood or tile f oor might be the better choice. But if you’ve decided to go without carpet in your reno, budget for some rugs. A rug works when it matches the room’s decor, insulates against noise (really important if you have a sprawling open-plan home) and is soft under foot.

Plush rugs look great against hard tile f oors and add lots of warmth in winter. Plush is perfect for family rooms and bedrooms.

Woven rugs won’t give you the cushioning of a plush rug but will add colour to a room and are easy to keep clean – just shake them off in the backyard.

A great choice for dining and formal living areas.

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f you do just one reno project for the rest of the year it should be getting your outdoor room in shape so you can use it throughout winter. So many Coast homes have great outdoor rooms that are then ignored for six months of the year because they are not suited to winter entertaining. Covering your outdoor area is just not enough – though it certainly helps – you also need to get some appropriate outdoor heating in your alfresco room. So what to choose?

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electric heating products on the market that are suitable for the outdoors that are portable or f xed.

• Natural gas heaters – Like the good-old gas heaters inside, you can also get gas heaters suitable for patios, verandahs and other outdoor rooms.

• Chiminea – These wood-burning heaters are made from clay and radiate plenty of heat. They also offer a warmth and character that electric and gas just can’t match. However, chimineas get extremely hot to touch, so keep away from children and high-traff c areas.

• Braziers – These heaters are made from steel and are fuelled by briquettes. A cheap way to heat a small space, like

chimineas, however, braziers become very hot.

• Patio heater – Restaurants introduced us to these gas-f red heaters, which are now appearing in more and more domestic spaces. They are great for families as they are heavy and stable and the hot bits are well out of reach.

They run on bottled gas and if you have them on the highest setting a bottle may last only a few Saturday nights.

• Fire pit – Save this one for the backyard. A f re pit is basically a steel bowl that holds the f re off the ground. A mesh cover keeps the sparks from f ying off into the garden. You can pop your f re pit straight on the ground or have it built into your landscaping.

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The job is not done until all rubbish, debris, excess materials and waste is removed from site.

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Bin there, done that EVEN THE SMALLEST RENOVATION PROJECT CAN GENERATE A SURPRISING AMOUNT OF RUBBISH

tips on keeping a tidy reno: 1. Monitor waste as you go.

Organise rubbish into landf ll, salvageable materials and recyclable stuff. Look at every piece of rubbish – can it be reused? Will someone else want this? You may be able to sell it to a friend or the salvage place down the road and make a bit of cash. Keeping rubbish organised and out of the way will also reduce the risk of accidents.

2. Keep on top of the toxic stuff. Excess paint, batteries, solvents and other hazardous materials should not be thrown in the skip. The Sunshine Coast Council’s rubbish tips will take domestic quantities of paints and other hazardous materials off your

hands. So head to the tip with these nasties.

3. If you’ve kept on top of the rubbish throughout the renovation process, the f nal clean-up should be pretty painless. Grab an old vacuum and a good-quality broom to sweep and clean away dust and f ne particles. The last thing you will feel like doing after a reno – especially if you have done a bit of DIY – is cleaning the toilet, so it’s worth budgeting a few hundred for a professional clean – windows will need to be washed, f oors will need a scrub. Bathrooms and kitchens should be thoroughly cleaned before taking your f rst shower or cooking your f rst meal in your new space.

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those who would like to get solar not just for personal use but also to feed it back into the grid, they better get a move on.

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Saving money on your pool pump Danny Jaggs is from Combined Electrical Solutions Looking to cut back on your home’s electricity costs? A simple change to your pool pump’s tariff could be the answer.

Many Sunshine Coast households have a pool in their backyard, and for most people that pool is one of the biggest users of electricity in the home.

The majority of pools are on tariff 11, which is your everyday usage tariff. However, if you’re looking to reduce energy usage in your home, you can switch your pool to off-peak tariff 33 (with a possible saving of up to $400 per year) and also gain a $250 reward from Energex.

Tariff 33 is available for a guaranteed minimum of 18 hours per day, which is plenty of time to run your pool pump.

However, rather than the standard everyday usage of around 26 cents per kilowatt hour, tariff 33 will cost you only 17 or 18 cents per kWh, meaning you can save an average of nine cents per kWh without impacting on your pool usage.

Energex is looking to reduce peak demand, and so if you switch your pool pump over to tariff 33 you will also receive a $250 reward, as well as dramatically reduce your electricity bill. We can visit your home for a free, no-obligation quote and this offer is valid until the end of June 2013.

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That’s still not bad, but 44 cents would be better.

Of course, all this relates only to those people who intend to export power.

Whether you have solar installed now or later in the year, there are still massive advantages for those who simply use solar power in the home. No more electricity bills (or at least very minimal ones).

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More and more home owners and plenty of big businesses are getting on board – seeing that the investment in the panels is worth it to reduce running costs.

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Solar facts • It would take only about 0.3 per cent of the world’s land area to supply the globe’s electricity needs through solar power.

• Western Australia has one of the country’s largest solar power farms.

The Greenough River Solar farm opened in October 2012 with 150,000 solar panels.

• The earth receives more of the sun’s energy in an hour than is used in the entire world in a year.

What is solar power?

• Germany is home to almost half the world’s solar cell capacity.

• The manufacture of solar cells produces 90 per cent fewer pollutants than fossil fuel technologies, and the amount of energy used to create solar panels is paid back through clean energy production in as little as 18 months.

• The combination of our country’s dry climate and latitude give us a higher potential for solar energy production than most other countries on the planet.

• American Charles Fritts is credited with constructing the f rst solar cell, in the 1880s. Fritts covered the semiconductor material selenium with a very thin layer of gold, but the cell proved fairly ineff cient by today’s standards and also prohibitively expensive.

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olar power is generated when sunlight is converted into electricity or used to heat air or water, such as your pool.

The solar panels on your roof are called solar photovoltaic (PV). They work by converting light energy into electricity.

According to the Clean Energy Council, solar PV power is installed on more than 800,000

Australian rooftops, and that rate is growing. More than 895 megawatts of solar PV was installed in 2011, which represents a growth rate of 110 per cent on 2010. Most solar PV installations are connected to the grid, but off-grid power is also providing electricity to remote and regional areas across the country.

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