Home extensions are becoming increasingly popular across Australia. to accommodate aging parents (and, unfortunately, in-laws), or even as rental units to generate a monthly income. These extensions can include a bedroom, bathroom, sitting room and a private entrance, although the most popular home extensions involve adding an extra room onto an exterior wall. Sunrooms, garages and extra bedrooms are common extensions, as well as living rooms, dining rooms and home offices.
You may want to consider building up instead of losing lawn and garden space, or building a two-story extension that will accommodate an office or bedroom on top of the garage to maximize space. Other extensions, such as carports, porches and decks often require less disruption of your home, yet will still increase its functionality and value.
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