MR ENTHUSIAST BLOGS

Building your first home is exciting — floor plans, layouts, finishes… that’s the fun part. But there’s one not-so-glamorous step many first-home builders overlook until it’s too late: termite and timber pest inspections. Termites might seem like a problem you only hear about in old

Building your dream home is exciting, but things don’t always go as planned. Whether it’s delays, defective workmanship, or disputes with your builder, encountering issues during your build can lead to many sleepless nights. The good news is that there are pathways for addressing problems,

Feeling excited as you near the end of your build and prepare to move into your dream home is important! This milestone is a culmination of years of hard work, and you’ll have a place of your own to call home and make new memories.

Building a new home is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming! You have what feels like a million decisions to make, and knowing what needs to be decided first can be confusing. We’ve created a step-by-step guide to the typical order of selections when

Perth has long, hot, dry summers and mild winters. Because of this, choosing the right building materials isn’t just about how a home looks, it’s about staying comfortable, keeping energy bills down, and making sure your home performs well over time. The best materials help

Now that 2026 is upon us, we thought it would be fitting to go through some home trends we suspect will continue to become more and more prevalent as the year goes on. Specifically, we’re focusing on smart home trends (think Iron Man’s house but

Christmas is the season of socialising, which for many, means weekends spent entertaining guests who managed to shirk off the responsibility. Each gathering will test the flow and functionality of your home – are chairs squeezed in tightly, pushing up against the walls? Can guests

We certainly couldn’t finish 2025 without sneaking in another blog on plants, now could we? As they say… give the people what they want! For this blog, we’ve done some research on how to keep your lawns and plants thriving in summer, as they can

Building a new home is the perfect opportunity to create a space that suits your lifestyle, and for many, that includes a pool! Whether you’re dreaming of a dip on a hot summer’s day, a place for the kids to play, or a feature that

Summer in Perth is like no other, with weekend barbeques, trips to the beach, and regular picnics on the agenda. But it can also bring some unbearably hot weather, and keeping your home cool can be a challenge. While the obvious solution, not everyone has

Selecting the right tiles for each room in your home is more than choosing the prettiest option, it’s about balancing functionality, comfort, and maintenance – no one wants to spend hours kneeled over with a toothbrush, cleaning grooves and grout. There’s plenty to think about,

Choosing a floor plan is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when building your home. It’s more than just the number of bedrooms or how “nice” the layout looks – you’ve got to think about climate, regulations, lifestyle, and how your home will