I am starting a series of articles to follow my thoughts and experiences during my own home alteration project. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience a project from a client’s perspective. I own a small house in Hamilton heritage zone 'Hayes Paddock' which is badly in need of some love. 

I have lived for nearly 4 years in spaces created decades before my time and I am about to put this design that has been rattling around in my head for a year now into action. So follow me as I embark to walk in my clients footsteps to understand the building process from another perspective.