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, […]

What Type Of Renovation Tool Are You?

What type of reno tool are you? There are definitely different personalities on the renovation site. So which are you? And who would you best partner with? Palm Sander A Palm Sander renovator is someone who likes a smooth approach when dealing with the tradies. […]

Top 74 Rental Rippers Revealed

Hot on the heels of CoreLogic’s report that highlighted the success rate of property flipping comes its follow-up Top Rental Performers Report, which reveals 74 prime rental suburbs nationwide. Together, the reports paint an interesting checkerboard of Australia’s property market. And the combined stats certainly reinforce something […]

The Secret To Successful Flipping

I’ve just got home from a blissful four weeks away and I was back on the airwaves this week following the release of a CoreLogic report on the success of flipping. The huge media interest in the report certainly reflects Australia’s love affair with renovation […]

The Mindset for Success

The mindset for success If you’re anything like me, the end of a year feels more like the end of a marathon, and the last thing you’re thinking about is goals for the new year. Rest and relaxation, and time with my daughter and partner, […]

Cherie’s Gladesville Apartment Renovation

Homeowner Jen bought her apartment in Gladesville NSW, quite a few years ago. Until now, the apartment has remained mostly the same as the day she moved in. Built in the 1970’s, Jen has been wanting to renovate for some time to change her home from an outdated […]

Asbestos In Your Home? Be Aware!

Asbestos could be anywhere, and you need to be aware! Especially for renovators, the risks need to be understood. Australia was among the highest consumers of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) in the world. Multiple products still lie hidden in one-third of Aussie homes built or renovated […]

Cherie Barber’s 100th Home Renovation

If 100 home renovations were a birthday, Cherie Barber, aka the Renovation Queen™ would be receiving a letter from the Queen. In the 90’s Cherie never knew she’d become Australia’s favourite renovator but she has done that by flipping houses for a profit and not […]