
5 New Year Resolutions for your home
You may have mustered up a few new year resolutions for your self - get fit, get fabulous, turn over a new leaf etc - but what about your home? You spend most of the year in it. Surely it deserves some attention to? Here's a few ideas to get you started for the year ahead: Silence the squeaks Is there a creaky floorboard that has been bothering you for years? Maybe 2019 is the time to fix it... Walk around your room, stop on those squeaky spots and mark the area. If you have

Advice on building your dream home from those that have done it before
If you are about to embark on building a new home - whether a partial renovation or full knock down rebuild - chances are this is your first time. Very few people do this more than once. Which means more than likely that you are a novice. However prepared you feel, and however much research you do in advance, nothing beats real experience in helping navigate the highs and lows of building your dream home. Which is why we asked a few of our favourite clients for the advice the

What is the difference between ‘Fixed Price’ and ‘Cost Plus’ contracts, and which one is best for yo
When engaging a builder for a construction project, there are generally two choices for how you approach the financial aspect of the contract. 1. Fixed Price (Lump Sum) The first is known as ‘fixed price’ or lump sum. Just as it sounds, this is an amount scoped and agreed up front. This is great if you are on a strict budget and want to manage costs. However, as the project unfolds there will inevitably be changes you will want to make along the way. To keep as close to this

10 apps to help with your next renovation project
We have recently featured some great apps to help you when designing and planning your renovation project. Today we have a bumper special for you - an infographic from our friends at halfprice.com.au - a site offering Australian home renovation products at a discount. They have written up 10 great apps for you, so charge up your smart phones and enjoy getting creative! #tools #design #apps #gettingstarted #tips

Getting ready to renovate? Design your floorplans on your phone
Renovating your home can be a daunting process. But there's never been more help at hand, with the ever-increasing selection of apps and online tools designed to make every aspect of the process easier to manage and more inspiring. Today's app is MagicPlan If you are planning to knock down walls, gear up for a major renovation, or just get some thoughts in place before engaging an architect or builder, then the MagicPlan app might be just what you need. MagicPlan is FREE to

Smartphone apps to help you renovate: Homestyle Interior Design
Renovating your home has never been easier, with new apps and online tools to help you plan and track your project's progress throughout. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be reviewing some of the tools that are out there to help you on your journey to building a home that you love. Today's app is Homestyler Interior Design The good news is, it's FREE on iOS and Android An easy to use yet powerful app to get you feeling inspired. Full of interior design projects, tips an