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Are you in the process of building or renovating your home? Unless you have a vision in mind, you might be feeling overwhelmed by possible colour schemes, tile trends or choosing an overall theme for your home. If you’re at a loss, we suggest keeping things simple and sticking to the basics: black and white.…

If you’ve decided to take the plunge and build your own home, there are a lot of things that you will need to consider. To get you started, we’ve compiled a short summary for both experienced and first home builders. The building landscape is constantly changing, as are relevant rules and regulations, so it’s important…

Spooky DIY Halloween DecorationsWith Halloween creeping closer, there’s not a lot of time left to deck out your home with decorations. Some of the best and most affordable decorations may have already disappeared from store shelves, meaning you may not have a lot of options left. We’ve scoured the internet for the best DIY decorations…

With prices steadily increasing across every industry, many Australians are being forced to become more conscious of their spending. While it’s easier to cut certain things out, like that daily beer at the pub, you might be less sure of how you can decrease costs at home. Now, if you’ve read any of our previous…

There’s certainly a lot to think about if you’re expecting a little one, especially if they’re your first! When it comes to preparing your home, it’s important to create a cosy space where your child will feel safe and comfortable. If you’re a planner, then you’ve probably already got a Pinterest board full of design…

Siteworks, also known as Earthworks, have been the source of many heated arguments between builders and clients over time. It’s important that as a first home buyer, you understand what siteworks are, and why there are often hidden or unexpected costs that can arise. Without a basic grasp of what is involved in siteworks, you…

Buying land can be a stressful and lengthy process. While location is important and is often at the forefront of people’s minds, it’s not the only thing that needs to be considered. We’ve compiled a list of some of the main things you should think about before you purchase a property. Zoning You’ve probably heard…

No matter how much planning we do, there are always spaces in our home that tend to be difficult to fill or decorate. Whether it’s an angled wall, an awkwardly positioned door or a narrow hallway, with a bit of creativity, you can find the perfect way to desecrate or utilise the space you have.…

As the age old saying goes, everybody makes mistakes. Whether it’s a faux pas with a friend, an error at work, or the hairstyle you had in the 80s, we all have moments that we wish we could do over. Our goal is to help you avoid making mistakes when the time comes for you…

Most newly built houses don’t have the space to accommodate a large alfresco area, particularly those that are located in metropolitan areas. However, with a bit of planning and creativity, your small alfresco can be practical, comfortable and most importantly, full of plants. This isn’t a council requirement or anything, but we think it should…