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Here, we'll share various tips and advice as well as any exciting announcements from Renovate It.

5 Ways To Upgrade Your Backyard This Summer

Date: 30 November 2018

Whether it’s at home or the bach, having a backyard set up to entertain and make the most of the weather is essential to making the most of the warmer months. There are plenty of ways you can make yours the place everyone wants to be these holidays, here are five of our favourites.

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Setting Up Your Electrical Lighting System To Achieve The Best Light And Shade Control

Date: 9 November 2018

Installing the right lighting system in your home or workplace is important as it plays a big role in setting the mood of each room.

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9 ways to bring the 'wow' factor to your bathroom reno

Date: 15 October 2018

The beginning stages of planning your bathroom renovation are an exciting time. Now is when you get to dream BIG…before the realities of budget set in. Here are our top nine luxury items or architectural features that will take your bathroom from ordinary to extra!

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Taking care of Cedar

Date: 9 October 2018

The use of Cedar as an outdoor building material has risen over the last few years, becoming very on-trend in urban design, in both commercial and residential new builds.

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Choosing fixtures for your bathroom - Part 2

Date: 16 September 2018

Toilet, basin, shower and bath – the plumbing fixtures in your bathroom reno are where a lot of your budget will go. For those looking to keep the budget minimal there are plenty of value options available, products designed to look smart and do the job but nothing more.

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Choosing fixtures for your bathroom - Part 1

Date: 12 August 2018

Toilet, basin, shower and bath – the plumbing fixtures in your bathroom reno are where a lot of your budget will go. For those looking to keep the budget minimal there are plenty of value options available, products designed to look smart and do the job but nothing more.

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Switched On wins multiple regional House of the Year awards

Date: 1 August 2018

Switched On won a series of awards at the annual Registered Master Builders House of the Year Awards in Canterbury and Wellington over the weekend.

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Smart ideas for small bathrooms

Date: 18 July 2018

When it’s time to renovate your bathroom, designing the layout can be a challenge, even more so when you’re working within a particularly small space. Here are some smart and simple ideas to make the space work better for you or give the illusion of it being bigger.

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Switched On wins gold at Master Painters Awards

Date: 12 June 2018

Switched On has taken out four awards at the prestigious 2018 New Zealand Master Painters Awards, including a top award for Residential Excellence. 

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What you can and can't DIY

Date: 4 June 2018

As a nation, Kiwis typically love having a go themselves. But some jobs are more difficult than others or have legal implications. There is some work you simply won’t be able to do yourself for legal reasons. Here’s a rundown of when to DIY and when it’s probably best to hire a pro.

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Choosing your bathroom vanity

Date: 8 May 2018

The bathroom is a functional room so most things in it have a purpose. But the vanity is multi-purpose: from washing hands to storing makeup, it has to work for different people in different ways. That’s why a bit of forethought should go into choosing the right vanity during your bathroom renovation. Here are some tips and tricks to help you.

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Renovate your way to rental income increases

Date: 7 April 2018

Keeping your rental property tidy and up to date not only means you can command a higher price from your tenant, you’re also more likely to attract a better calibre of tenant, one who will take good care of the property while they live there. Here are 12 things you can do to help increase your rental income.

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