Top 6 tasks you can learn to do like a professional

If there’s one great myth in the renovation world, it’s that do-it-yourself (DIY) is the path to easy riches. The reality is often just the opposite. Apply your novice skills to the wrong job and it could actually devalue your property. A lot depends on […]

What students learn to earn $186k clear profit

After completing their first renovation together as Cosmetic Renovations for Profit students Daniel and Melinda bought this Gold Coast unit a couple of doors down. “We knew first-hand what renovated properties were selling for in our target suburb on the Gold Coast, so we pounced […]

How ‘the power of paint’ resulted in a $60K+ profit

TEN percent of your property value is my golden rule for cosmetic renovation budgets. But sometimes, you need far less to make a BIG profit! With this project, I helped homeowner Michelle, who had lived in her home for almost 30 years. Still with a […]

Get the look: Flat pack kitchen with designer style

Want a kitchen straight out of your favourite interior mag without the designer price tag? With clever ideas and careful project management, it’s possible to have it all. Your kitchen is one of the most critical rooms in your property for adding value, hence the […]

Top 10 ways to maximise any renovation for profit

You can easily fritter away money on so-called “improvements” that actually do very little to bump up the value of your property. For example, spending a fortune on custom-made items when something off the shelf would have served the purpose just as well. Or racking […]

How to boost your home value

Renovation Queen Cherie Barber mentors homeowner Liz on how to boost her home value cost effectively and in minimal time, helping to attract more tenants. TRANSCRIPTION [00:00:01] Welcome back. How would you like to add thousands of dollars in value to your home with just […]

Inside: 5 steps to the best looking home on the street!

First impressions count. From the moment a buyer looks at your online real estate listing, or drives past your home – they have made a judgement call within 0.1 seconds*! Whether it’s your own home, or an investment property, maximising its value through clever design […]

Learn how to style your bathroom in 3 minutes

Learn quick tips and tricks on styling your bathroom in under 3 minutes from celebrity Designer – James Treble TRANSCRIPTION [00:00:02]  Whether you’ve just moved into a brand new home or you’ve just completed a bathroom renovation to elevate this beautiful room into something practical and […]