As a homeowner, you will always need access to good trades, whether you’re building, renovating, buying or generally maintaining your property. The number of professional tradies in Sydney’s Northern Beaches is huge making it quite confusing at times to select a good tradie.

Fortunately, there are ways to spot a good egg and a bad egg. Here are some tips to make the tradie selection process easier.

Are you in need of a plumber in Northern Beaches? Did you know that plumbers operating in NSW need to be licensed for the type of plumbing work you are asking them to do?

Before you jump online and search for a local Northern Beaches plumber, you should know that there are a lot of things you can do yourself which can save you a lot of money.

Pipes which run into walls or concrete slabs can be checked for leaks. You can also go over your copper pipes and check for corrosion. A cracked tile near sinks, showers, and pipes may just be a broken tile, but it could also be a sign of water rot underneath.

In many respects, the kitchen is the hub of the home. It’s a place where fond memories are forged in taste and flavour. Not surprisingly, the kitchen is the most used location in the house.

Perhaps this is why, whenever you have a party or social gathering, you will always find that friends and family migrate to the kitchen for its welcoming warmth, pleasant aromas, and great company.

Kitchens are also one of the most renovated locations in the home. As trends change, paint peels, tiles become worn looking and tired, and appliances get safer and more advanced with each generation, there comes a time when your kitchen is in dire need of an upgrade.