It’s no secret, timber flooring is a popular choice for homeowners. Simply put, they look great and they wear well when you look after them. A timber floor that you lovingly care for will stand the test of time. So you’ve taken the leap and installed your dream floor from our selection of timber flooring, what now? We are here to tell you all the tips and tricks that’ll keep your timber floor in perfect nick for years to come. Read more
As populations of towns and cities expand, it has become quite common to be presented with the task of building or renovating a house on a narrow or uniquely shaped piece of land. Each site presents its own set of challenges, namely access to natural light, traffic flow and spacial constraints. But with each of these challenges comes an opportunity to create beautifully practical solutions. Here are some tips on how to tackle classic issues when building on a narrow site. Read more
Oh, the path to becoming an owner-builder is paved with good intentions indeed. A stimulating challenge you might mention to friends. A great way to exercise the brain you reassure worried parents. And ultimately, all in the name of saving money, right? Read more
The typical Australian family is going through a bit of a lifestyle shakeup. In the past, the average home consisted of a couple and their children, who would out in as they came of age. More recently, the Australian housing market has shot through the roof, making it near impossible for young adults to enter the market, thus forcing them to linger under their parent’s roofs well into adult life. As a response to this change, a trend has emerged. Enter the granny flat.
As summer draws to a close, you might be expecting your latest energy bill to arrive in the mail any day now. After a slew of scorching hot days, you might not be surprised when the bill that arrives is larger than usual. Trying to economically keep your home cool is like walking a tight rope. There’s a fine line between blowing up the energy bill and keeping the temperature inside your home bearable.
So, you’ve decided it’s time to renovate your house. Perhaps you are sprucing up the walls with a fresh lick of paint. Maybe you are going to completely re-do your bathroom. Or you might have just bought a fixer-upper with plans to overhaul the whole interior. However big or small your renovation is, you’ll need a watertight budget to guide the project to completion.