The renovator’s How To Guide to site establishment

Learn Cherie Barber’s personal guide on how to professional establish your renovation site. In this video you’ll learn: The steps on how to set up and provide a safe work site How to identify the Principal Contractor and what their role should entail When to […]

Top 10 things a bank valuer looks for in a property

Got your sights set on a new property, want to fund a renovation or simply refinance? If you’re looking to dip into the current equity in your home, then you’re going to need the services of a bank valuer. Having an idea of what drags […]

Negotiating your way to profits

Top negotiating skills are something every successful renovator needs to master, because trust me, you’ll be applying those skills on a daily basis throughout your renovation project. You’ll be wheeling and dealing with a whole range of people, many of whom you’ve never met before. […]

Footy inspired boy’s bedroom makeover

Sometimes it’s the most awkward rooms that give you the brightest ideas! When I met my youngest client, 7 year old Oscar and his Mum Natalie, that was certainly the case. Oscar had been sharing a bedroom and bunk beds with his younger brother Lennox, […]

What type of property does $600,000 buy?

Last month we gave you a snapshot of Australia’s top-performing suburbs: the ones that delivered the highest capital growth over the previous 12 months. Digging behind the stats, it was heartening to see you can still pick up plenty of gems for affordable prices. Bargain […]

How to project manage your kitchen’s reno

A kitchen is one of the two key rooms that can add the most value to any property. And also one of the rooms where a lot of amateur DIY mistakes are made. In the video below, I teach you how to project manage each stage […]

Six top hacks for maximising small spaces

Housing affordability isn’t just stretching the pockets of Aussie buyers, especially in cities like Sydney and Melbourne, it’s also stretching the imagination of designers. Modern apartments are generally showcases of compact design and generous storage, while older apartments make me wonder where on earth previous generations […]

How to nail the art of lighting

There’s a very good reason you walk into a posh restaurant, ritzy hotel foyer or beautiful resort bedroom and immediately feel special. Sure, it’s the overall luxury and design, but you can be sure there’s a very well thought-out lighting plan that is integral to the inviting […]