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    DIY VS PROFESSIONALS

    Nov 04, 2020 3 minutes
    WORDS CHRIS KNIERIM
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    Bushfire House
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    Grand Designs
    Australia
    Series 1
    Episode 1
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    RHIANNON SLATTER

    Statistics show that in 2020 there are more renovations being carried out than new homes being built. If, like many, you are stuck at home watching reality television renovation shows and are allowed to visit the local hardware store for materials to carry out your own renovations, stop and ask yourself, should I be DIYing or leaving it to the professionals?

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