For those who think I’ve been a bit quiet on the renovation front lately, this week I thought I’d bring you a round-up of just some of the makeovers I’ve been busy with. As many of you know (especially those who follow me on Facebook), […]
This bedroom project is the first step in the transformation of Mick my chippie’s unrenovated home in Sydney’s west. Recently married, Mick and his new wife Joanne bought this modest brick house just one month ago, so they have their work cut out turning it […]
We love our little ones but the fact is, they grow up fast and outgrow their bedrooms too! Gone are the fluffy toys, in come the teen years… If your tween wants a bedroom makeover with teen style, you don’t need to spend a fortune […]
It started as a love affair here in Australia, but now this enterprising couple has pulled off an amazing renovation in Canada, using Cherie’s tried and true formulas. Max Shepherdson met his Canadian girlfriend Natasha while she was in Sydney in 2010. He had his […]
Cherie Barber shares her top 5 cosmetic internal changes that can help add value to your property. What you will learn: How to add a bedroom (without structural changes) Budget internal fittings (window furnishings) Update old flooring Liquid gold: paint Freshen up bathroom & kitchen […]
Whether buying or selling at auction, it’s possibly one of the most pressured and stressful situations you’ll find yourself in. Even if you think you’re mentally prepared, it’s easy to crumble when the spotlight falls on that prized property. If you’re the potential purchaser, that […]
A kitchen reno can blow a giant hole in your overall project budget. They’re tricky to get right and you can be easily seduced into spending big! Most Aussie’s spend $10-15K on a kitchen renovation and top end designs can cost up to $50K. But there is […]
Apartment renos can be tricky … and the smaller the space, the cleverer you have to be. Getting Amy and Cary’s 40 square metre 1 bedder ready for sale was a challenge. They were bursting at the seams – from the moment you entered the […]
So you’re thinking about renovating? Before you start planning your project, take RFP founder Cherie Barber’s advice and get to know how to deal with Asbestos in your home! The reality is that if you are renovating an older property in Australia, there’s a […]
