One of the benefits of owning your home (either with or without a mortgage) is having the choice of renting your home out should your life circumstances change. No matter the circumstance, renting out your house is not a...
I always look forward to a bathroom week on The Block. It's always interesting to see how the couples design their space and keep it in line with their style aesthetic in their apartment. This week was The Block...
A warning has been issued on newly renovated homes as the hot housing market attracts buyers from down south. Renovations can disguise termite and structural damage which can cost new home owners thousands to rectify.
The pull of a newly...
I was wrong in my predictions for who would win The Block last night. Sort of. I did think Jason and Sarah’s house would have had a chance of winning last night, but I am glad Josh and Elyse...
Consider these tips on how to choose the right tapware for your home. Functionality, design and quality are all equal considerations. But a lifetime guarantee should be the deciding factor when making your selections.
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I’m excited to share this before and after reveal with you of a modern black and white kitchen renovation, for three reasons:
1. It’s another friend’s home.
2. I know the builder, Paul and Kristie from Alps Constructions, because dad and I used to...
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The house that we live in was previously a display home. One of the benefits of buying such a home is the beautifully landscaped gardens. When we first moved in my husband only had basic gardening tools which...
Small laundry design ideas have been on my radar, to make my laundry more functional than it currently is.
I have no bench space, no dryer and I’d love some shelving to store the baskets off the floor.
I am thankful...
Do you live in a Queenslander and have an unused verandah in need of an update? Be inspired by this renovation project by Bay-Lu Properties. The duo renovated their parents’ unused verandah into a stunning cottage styled sunroom which...
The Block Triple Threat Bathroom Reveals were on last night and I was very interested to see how each couple would go in producing a renovated bathroom in 72 hours.
These time frames honestly give me heart palpitations and I'm...
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I remember when Jacob and I were getting our first house ready to put on sale. I read up on what needed to be done to make sure our house was visually...
Why Plumbers Should Know Interior Trends
Starting this week I’m going to give a weekly post about interior trends and styles for all areas of the home that relate to plumbing.
While most residential clients have a firm idea of what...
The best thing you can do before designing a house renovation is to meet with a plumber onsite to ensure the bathrooms and kitchen can be installed as per the intended design. It’s all well and good to decide...
As with any bathroom or kitchen renovation, you want your design to be functional and timeless.
Predicting kitchen trends can be a bit like waving a stick in the wind. No one really knows if they’re a trend until the...
If you’re a fan of black in the kitchen, but don’t want to have it in cabinetry, why not consider a black kitchen sink? I’ve been seeing a number of white kitchens embracing the black sink, which gives the...
When you purchase a house in need of renovating, it can be hard to decipher what you like and if it will suit your property. Renovation inspiration can come in many forms from perusing interior magazines, to walking through...
Can of Bosisto's Lavender Spray in our tool bag ready for smelly jobsUrine is a potent smell. If urine is left to fester in a toilet or urinal (or on the floor in some cases), the smell can become...
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You may not realise it but a ceiling can make a huge difference to how your room appears. It is the first thing that you notice when you lie down for a nap. So, why not make it...
When you call a plumber to fix a problem, you expect the solution to be straightforward. But this is not always the case. Some problems require a process of elimination which eventually will lead to a solution. Here's how...
Bathroom renovation mistakes is one of the most common searches made online about renovating. Mistakes can cost money and add time to the project completion. Here are the 12 most common bathroom renovation mistakes you can steer clear from...
Standard design rules for bathrooms are all about ensuring a functional and visually pleasing space you will love to use every day.
Designing a bathroom is not as easy as it looks. There are three elements to manage: function, movability...
The modern Art Deco Bathroom is characterized by geometric patterns, symmetrical shapes, bold flooring and ornate tapware.
This style of bathroom will suit an older style home or apartment, with distinct heritage or federation features. It’s a popular design when...
