Residential Home Builders: Finding the Best Builder For You
When looking to build a new home or renovate an existing home, it makes sense to do a general search for local residential home builders to complete the job. Well, in theory, it makes sense but in reality, this may not be the best way to go. You see, not all residential builders are the […]
The Complete Guide to Understanding and Comparing Renovation Quotes
Renovation quotes, even building quotes in general are a huge hurdle that stops homeowners from undertaking large building projects. Trying to get a builder to actually provide a quote is one thing. Trying to understand them is another. And, then there’s the fun task of trying to compare the quotes so you can make the […]
Home Extension Costs: Everything You Need to Factor into Your Renovation Budget
So, you’ve weighed up your options and you think a home extension is going to be a viable option for your family. Great! Now comes the logistics of working out what exactly you want and whether you can afford it. Don’t worry, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed when it comes to home extension costs. […]
Top 3 Questions to Ask a Renovation Builder Before Hiring Them
When you think about renovating your home or even trying to find a renovation builder, there can be a mixture of both excitement and dread. Sure, the end result is going to look fantastic and your home will be more usable and liveable than ever. But, the thought of renovating can bring anxiety and dread […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Consider House Extensions Before Relocating
Homeowners who find their house is no longer big enough to fit their family or their circumstances have changed and their home just doesn’t work as well as it should all face the same dilemma. To relocate or carry out renovations and house extensions. As we grow and evolve, and our family and lifestyle grows […]
Funny Renovation Stories Part 1
The past few weeks I have provided some heavy information about renovating. I thought it was time to look on the brighter side and share a funny story I read this week. Light hearted and hilarious. Life Hack- Animals and renovations don’t mix well! I went out to do some painting on a home my partner […]
Cyclone Debbies Lesson That Can Save Us 10s of Thousands of $$ BEFORE It’s Too Late
It’s Storm Season Again. Cyclone Debbie has left a trail of destruction on the Queensland coast. Have you been maintaining your property to ensure you are covered by insurance after a storm event? I will go further into depth on this in a minute…. I have family who lived in Airlie Beach for 10 years […]
The Snowy Hydro Schemes Effect On Building
The new “Snowy Hydro” scheme that Malcolm Turnbull revealed this week is set to increase the generation of energy by 50%. It would power up to an additional 500,000 households. The end game is to be able to make power more reliable (especially for those experiencing blackouts), renewable (well let’s hope) AND more affordable. It […]
Where Do Most Renovations Go Wrong?
Did you know that the building industry is the most important industry in Australia, It accounts for 14% of the GDP. Employs over 800,000 people which is mainly supported by small to medium size enterprizes. This is why I feel the need to write the following…. I recently had someone come to me in a huge panic, […]
Can I save money buying my own materials?
Did you know that the average house has more than: 8000 bricks, 1000 meters of electrical cabling, 12,000 nails? The average Australian home is 231m2. This has dropped recently from 250m2 in 2015/16 when Australia had the biggest houses on average in the world. So, it’s safe to say we enjoy large homes and there […]
