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Its all about those triangles What comes to mind when you ask yourself what the most important elements of a kitchen are (apart from food, of course)? If you answered the cook top, fridge, and sink, you’ve unearthed ‘the kitchen work triangle’. It’s important to strike the right balance when installing these three vital features.…

Tending to a beautiful garden, especially during summer, can be a difficult task. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do around your garden to reduce your water waste. To ensure you have a green oasis all year long, see our five tips to create the perfect waterwise garden: Prepare the soil well and add…

The living room is one of the most important rooms in any home. It is often where families spend most of their down time while at home and is also used to entertain guests. Regardless of the size of your living room, it’s important that it feels spacious and comfortable. Below are a few tips…

Unfortunately, household chores are a part of life and each area of your home will need a good clean every now and then. If you take a few minutes out of each day to perform a quick clean, it will save you from frantically cleaning whenever expected (or unexpected) guests come round. Light maintenance can…

After months of research and home opens, designing, planning and decorating; it’s time to show off your new house.  What better way than by hosting a house warming party to celebrate with friends and family. A successful party does require some planning and preparation, so here are some helpful ideas to get you started. When…

From setbacks to BAL ratings, navigating through the Australian building jargon can often feel like a never-ending game of scrabble. We have compiled this list of building lingo to help explain some of the most common building terms. GLOSSARY OF TERMS Access – approach or way in. Aggregate – the crushed stone or alternative substance…

When choosing flooring for your home, there is a lot to consider. It’s not just about what looks good but also what is practical for the use of the room and of course budget and personal style. For bathrooms and other wet areas, the best option is always tiling which is why new builds will…

What R these things? R Codes and what they mean. You might hear the term R Codes thrown around when you’re looking to build on new land, subdivide or develop an existing property, but what are they? The City of Swan explains that the Residential Design Codes, or more commonly called the “R-Codes”, provide a comprehensive basis…

In June 2020 the Federal government released the HomeBuilder Scheme granting eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) $25,000 to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home. On top of that the WA Government released the $20,000 Building Bonus Package for those building on “titled blocks”. The difference between titled and un-titled blocks:…

Styling your home can seem like a daunting prospect when you first start exploring ideas. There are so many visually different styles out there as seen on television, in magazines and social media. So how do you make sense of all the different styles and find a look that works for you? Here are 3…