How to Renovate While Living in Your House
Most families cannot move out during a renovation. With the right order of work, a few rules on site and clear daily shutdowns, you can keep living at home while it is rebuilt around you.
Notes from the site
Practical advice on planning, building and finishing a home in Faisalabad.
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Articles
Seepage and Damp Walls: Causes and Fixes
Peeling paint, white salt marks and damp patches all point to water getting into the walls. Find where it comes from first, because the fix depends entirely on the source.
How to Read a Construction Estimate (BOQ)
A bill of quantities shows exactly what you are paying for. Learn what each column means, which details to check, and the gaps in an estimate that lead to extra bills later.
5 Marla Double Storey House: A Layout Guide
On a 5 marla plot every square foot counts. These are the layout decisions that make a double storey house comfortable, from the stair position to planning for a floor you may add later.
Grey Structure vs Finishing: What Each Includes
Grey structure and finishing are the two big stages of building a house in Pakistan. Here is what each one covers, what must happen in between, and the mistakes that cost money later.
Marla and Kanal: Plot Sizes in Faisalabad
How big is a 5 marla or 10 marla plot, and why do two people quote different square feet for the same size? A plain guide to marla, kanal and common plot dimensions.
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