My Ombre interior obsession

Ombre isn’t new but it’s definitely now! And yes  … I’ll admit it, it’s my latest renovation obsession. Ever since the first dip-dyed trusses sashayed out of the hair salon, onto the streets, and into our fashion magazines, the world has been in love with […]

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 […]

5 tips to keep your head at auction

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 […]

Create a designer kitchen in 1 day

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 […]

A sense of space in a small place

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 […]

Cherie’s Whole House Colyton Renovation

Homeowners, Janet and Fred bought this western Sydney home in 2016, with the aim of building a property portfolio for long term wealth accumulation. The couple deliberately purchased an “un-renovated” property so that they could do a cosmetic renovation and add instant equity and rental […]

Cherie’s Campbelltown Renovation

Husband and wife homeowners, Darren and Cat recently purchased this property and have just spent the last eight weeks renovating their property internally. The couple were very hands on during the internal renovation but both are unsure as to how to tackle the weatherboard exterior. […]

Ask Cherie – Street Appeal

What are some of the ways to improve a property’s street appeal? We have a brick house that we would love to render, but don’t have the budget for it unfortunately. The whole front of the place is looking a bit sad. What are some […]

Beautiful Bathrooms On A Budget

Sounds too good to be true, right? Well it’s not! Full bathroom remodels – where you rip out and replace everything, often cost in the average price range of $6,000 to $12,000 depending on the size and quality of your bathroom. And if your bathroom […]