An Unrenovated Coastal Gem

When faced with an unrenovated seaside house, there are a dozen different styles that would have suited a coastal gem like my Byron Bay holiday home. From nautical to contemporary, Hamptons to Scandinavian, the list goes on … For me, it had to be mid-century, […]

How To Resurface A Benchtop

There are a few ways to update your kitchen and bathrooms: tile paint and laminate paint. The last surface to tackle in this budget busting trio is of course… resurfacing your benchtops! With the right know-how and products, this is a fast and easy DIY […]

How To Get Started On Your Home Renovation

When it comes to renovating, some people know what they’re doing and others don’t. Many find it difficult just to get started on their home renovation with fear of the unknown often getting the better of them. Know this: you should never be scared to […]

Ex Dept. of Housing Property Transformed Into A Winner

Student Name & Background Anne-Marie, 52 years old, married to Stuart for 30 years. Lives in south-west Sydney, a full-time renovator for over 3 years. Has 4 renovations under her belt, not a beginner but wouldn’t say she’s a seasoned renovator as there’s always something […]

The Best Way To Avoid Tradie Disputes.

We’ve all heard tradie disaster stories: the tiler who laid your expensive & beautiful marble tiles in completely the wrong pattern on your bathroom walls, the painter who got your bedroom room colours mixed up & the sparkie who positioned your power points metres away […]

Is The New HomeBuilder Scheme All It’s Cracked Up To Be?

We all know Covid-19 has turned the world upside down. On Australian home turf, the Federal government has been super pro-active in delivering a wide range of grants to help people & businesses stay afloat, financially. I recognise the tough job they have which I […]

Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Buy

If you’ve been procrastinating about whether to buy property, here are some important reasons why you shouldn’t wait around much longer to take the plunge. Since the May election, there have been several pivotal changes that signal the tide has turned for investors. For one, […]

$2,000 kitchen makeover

With its dated eighties cabinetry and severe lack of storage, this kitchen required a major rethink in order to better capitalise on the existing space. A bookcase served as the owners’ pantry, and sat beside their large fridge and chest freezer on the only free […]