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Would-be renovators have a rare opportunity to see an amazing home makeover firsthand, thanks to the second “living” demonstration home from Dale Alcock Home Improvement. Opening its doors to the public from Saturday 25 July, the house at 4 Egina Street in Mount Hawthorn provides inspiration, ideas and information for anyone thinking about renovating or extending their own residence.

Showcasing a second storey addition as well as a ground-floor extension, Dale Alcock Home Improvement has transformed what was once a tired and tiny two-bedroom, one-bathroom 1940s cottage into a beautiful four-bedroom, two-bathroom family home.

Dean O’Rourke, Executive General Manager of Dale Alcock, said the project was helping the company strip away much of the mystery surrounding major home improvements.

“We’re not relying on the standard ‘before and after shots’ or a simple brochure. We’re giving people a renovated house that they can see, touch and feel. It helps them realise what can be done. It’s an innovative demonstration project that also serves as a unique step-by-step guide, helping would-be renovators feel far more familiar and confident with the home improvement process,” he said.

During the renovation, Dale Alcock Home Improvement posted regular videos and project updates on its website, from design and demolition, through to selecting fixtures and fittings at Dale Alcock Central, and constructing the second storey. The home improvement specialist retained 80sqm of the original 107sqm-cottage, knocking down a run-down ‘sleep-out’ and creating a new living room, kitchen, dining room, laundry, alfresco, garage and veranda. It also added the second storey with a master suite and parents’ retreat.

“Over the months, viewers have watched as the house more than tripled in size, making the best use of available block space and fitting the bill for contemporary living – while still retaining bags of original character,” Dean explained.

The value of the project was about $235,000 for the ground-floor extension, plus around $233,000 for the second storey. Dale Alcock Home Improvement opened Perth’s first dedicated “living” demonstration home two years ago, turning a 1930s two-bedroom cottage in Wembley into a spacious four-bedroom family home.

“That project attracted thousands of visitors and the feedback was so positive that it made sense to do it again,” Dean said.

Dale Alcock Home Improvement
http://www.dahi.com.au
6365 4647

Commencing this weekend
4 Egina Street Mount Hawthorn
will be open to view
every Saturday and Sunday
from 1pm until 5pm

For more information, visit dahi.com.au
or contact 6365 4647