[ THE SMITHS’ RENOVATION TIPS]

• Plan carefully. We measure everything several times, and put it to the test before deciding on an idea.

• Buy the best you can afford. The disappointment created by shoddy products lingers far longer than the price you paid for them.

• Take electrical points and plumbing into account. Also take note of where your existing plumbing is so that you don’t have to lift paving in the event of a leak.

• Use Pinterest. Even if it’s just to help bridge the communication gap between the male and female team members!

• Size matters. Adapt your ideas and construction according to the space you have at your disposal.

• Keep your eye on the end result. We still have a lot of future plans and everything we do must work within the bigger picture.