Creating Amazing Homes
Making the decision to renovate or build your dream home can be quite daunting, especially if this is your first time undertaking such a project. Engaging an architect to create your vision will take the stress out of all design and construction stages as they work alongside you. Their experience will provide you with design […]
DA, CDC & Estate Guidelines
When you are looking to build a new home, you are generally presented with two options for getting your build approved: DA or CDC. Depending on: • the council you are building in, • the home you are building, and • the time frame you have to build One option may be […]
Renting the family home!
You probably never dreamt that the home you saved, sacrificed, slaved to buy, would one day be the home you need to rent out. But it happens! Things change, life changes and the next thing you know, you are moving out of your family home. Selling isn’t an option, as one day you’ll return. Just […]
Restore Your Home to its Former Glory
Brick restoration is a quick and affordable way to make the brickwork looking new again – without the costly replacements and rebuilding. Restoration of the brickwork is required because of the following reasons: • Harsh and unpredictable weather • Constant exposure to the elements (e.g. moisture, wind) • Natural erosion through the […]
3 Reasons to Retrofit Secondary Glazing
Replacing windows in existing homes can be a hassle, especially for heritage or strata homes. Existing homes can achieve thermal, acoustic and economic benefits of double glazing by retrofitting with a secondary glazing system. 3 Reasons to retrofit secondary glazing on your home improvement project 1. Maximise results Secondary glazing solutions can be tailored to […]
How to Flood Proof Your Home
A company based in the US desert presented a way to produce drinking water from thin air at the Home Show. It sounds biblical, but it’s actually very scientific. Simplified, SOURCE Hydropanels is a cross between dehumidifier and solar panel, though they’re a little more complicated than that. Wake up one morning and walk […]
Three Birds Share Renovation Stories
From corporate careers to steel cap boots; best friends Lana, Erin and Bonnie shared their story at the Home Show. 11 renovations, 22 bathrooms, a sponsored web series and 22 years of friendship; the Three Birds are unstoppable. Would you guess they started with absolutely no experience in renovation? These three pals worked in corporate […]
Infographic: Baths Vs Showers
Australia showers more times per week than most other countries in the world, but do showers use less water than baths? What’s the real cost of a shower? Shower Cost Is there a place for baths in the modern home? Join the Home Show Club and you’ll be the very first to receive more stories like […]
Glenda Roff’s Kitchen Dos and Don’ts
Glenda Roff, from Perth based Character Cabinets and winner of 2017 Best of Houzz Award in Design, filled up seats at The Home Show with her talk on the ‘yays’ and ‘nays’ of kitchen design. ❌ Don’t ❌ Rush design ? Even if you are nine months away from renovating, get started now. It takes time […]
The Secret Strife of Pets
62% of Australians have furry pals in the home, but how do we protect our newly renovated homes? Unconditional love – that’s why we put up with hair, tracks of mud from outside and their various smells. Our furry friends are like children in so many ways – we take endless pictures of them, dress […]