No ‘lies’ you can work

NO ‘LIES’ –YOU CAN WORK ON IT!

Climbingthe wooden hill to Bedfordshire used to indicate we intended to go to sleep. However, it turns out that, duringthe 2020 lockdowns, people have been takingthis trip for another reason too... to work, ofcourse!

“International studies show one in four people workingfrom home duringlockdowns admit to, at some point, loggingon from their bed,” Alice Allen from beddingcompany, Ecosa, says.

Results from a recent survey suggest that, aside from their dining tables (45%) and couches (40%), beds (25%) were the most common locales from which people workwhen at home, she reveals.

Acomfortable bed is beneficial for other reasons too –a good night’s sleep can help ensure we’re mentally and physically well rested, which can improve health and wellbeing.

For these reasons, Ms Allen is not surprised by a recent increase in demand; Ecosa has been able to meet this through online sales.

“We know that the more time people spend in bed, the more likely we are to want to upgrade their bed and mattress,” she adds. “The online model where you can get a bed, mattress and beddingproducts delivered next day in a compressed format, which makes them easy to manoeuvre inside the house, is provingparticularly popular.”

YOUR BUDGET WHAT WILL IT BUY?

Smith & Sons Pukekohe owners, Lane and Melissa van den Brink share examples of renovations which can be achieved on different budgets.

Over the past few months we have been talkingabout items to thinkabout before embarkingon a renovation. Amajor consideration is always the budget –how much you want to spend.

In some cases, it comes down to what items on your wish list are achievable based on the money you have.

Lookingat past projects we have completed, here are some examples ofwhat can be achieved on various budgets.

Every renovation is different and a makeover of$10,000 at one house could cost $20,000 at another dependingon the fittings chosen and the size and age ofthe property.

$30,000 –you could get a full bathroom makeover, this would include strippingthe entire bathroom backto the framing, new gib, new flooring, tiled walls, new bathroom fittings painted and finished to a top quality finish. Or you could swap out the kitchen cabinets and all the appliances for the same amount. $50,000 –this could get you an entire new kitchen layout, maybe add a scullery, new floor coverings and appliances. You may want your kitchen more open plan, this could be achievable includingknocking out a wall or two.

Ifit is a ‘buy and flip’ property you could purchase both low spec kitchen and bathroom with this money. On this budget you could opt for a new outdoor livingarea includingdeckor new aluminium joinery for an average sized house.

$100,000 –now we are getting into the extension side ofthings –addinga bedroom to the house or convertinga garage. This could cover a new kitchen, bathroom and ensuite includingchanginglayouts or an outdoor area with a roof which is connected to the house.

These are just ballparkestimates but will give an idea as to what extent you can go to with your budget.

For more information give us a call on 09 947 9533 or email us franklin@smithandsons.co.nz Catch you next time!

THINKING OF RENOVATING? WE MAKE IT EASY WITH OUR THREE SIMPLE STEPS...

Let’s start the conversation Call Smith & Sons Franklin on 0800 764 846 or visit smithandsons.co.nz 19 Manukau Road, Pukekohe