Nathanael enjoys investing in real estate. Here is a photographic overview of his very first property renovation project - a residential house in Christchurch's Riccarton suburb. You may or may not be impressed!...
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The very first property, in all its glory! 121b Elizabeth Street, Riccarton, Christchurch
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Nathanael and his sister Naomi pose for a photo before the hard work begins...
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Enter if you dare...
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Horrible old kitchen
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Go, Nathanael! Get rid of those lousy old cupboards...
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Being destructive can be fun!
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The orignal lounge / living room
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That old Art-Deco fireplace can't stay!
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Down with the chimney...
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Piano tuner and renovator Paul Howes removes the chimney brick by brick
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Finally - the fireplace is gone and a new opening connects the kitchen with the living room
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Nathanael's brother Stephen lends a hand with sanding back the varnished doors and architraves
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Oops - once the old kitchen sink unit is removed, an unpleasant surprise unfolds - rotten floors and a vile-smelling underfloor swamp!
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The bog is shovelled out and fresh topsoil placed on top
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The renovation continues...
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Something's getting to Nathanael's head - is it the paint fumes, or that hideous colour?
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Being an artist comes in handy when renovating - Nathanael mixes the exact colour in oil paints to touch up damaged surfaces in the bathroom
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Naomi cleans up after painting
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How's that for a basic but brand new kitchen?
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The beautiful wooden floors are sanded and re-polished
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The completed hallway
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The completed hallway
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New door knobs and handles are installed throughout...
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The completed bathroom
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The main bedroom completed
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The new kitchen
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Nathanael in the kitchen - who would have thought...
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You're supposed to paint the windows, not ON the windows!!
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Santa would be proud of you...
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Goodness...no-one would ever want to hire you
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The Pukeko mascot
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Just planting a simple garden tub can be a big ask for some!
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The new exterior look - view no. 1
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The new exterior look, view no. 2
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Nathanael planted a row of colourful Arctotis dasies
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A vastly-improved 121B Elizabeth Street
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Nathanael & Naomi celebrate the completion of their first renovation with a pyrotechnics display - using bricks from the dismantled chimney
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This 'event' took place on their parents' property - fortunately it almost coincided with Guy Fawkes night!
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