Gardens, Grandkids, and Sustainability: Building a new home, with Jan and Landon
Building a new home with gardens, grandkids and sustainability in mind is a big and ambitious adventure for these retired teachers, Jan and Landon. HOME Method members, Jan and Landon, are currently...
View ArticleThe Granny Flat Dilemma: Custom, PreFab or Kit, with Jan and Landon
Want to build a granny flat? You might be experiencing the granny flat dilemma! Do you design and build your granny flat as a custom project, prefab or kit? What’s more affordable? And how do you...
View ArticleTurning a 1930s Bungalow into a Light-Filled Haven: Renovation Tips and...
What’s involved in turning a 1930s bungalow into a light-filled haven? Listen as homeowner, Sophie, shares renovation tips and lessons from her experience of renovating her Californian Bungalow home....
View ArticleBudgeting, Design and a Beautiful Renovation, with Sophie
Discover how homeowner and HOME Method member, Sophie, navigated budgeting, smart design decisions, and a beautiful renovation during COVID. Listen to Sophie’s story of renovating her Californian...
View ArticleDealing with a Wet Mouldy Timber Frame during Construction, with Cindy
A wet mouldy timber frame can be a big problem during construction. Far too many builders and homeowners ignore a wet mouldy timber frame during construction, and it can cause long term problems for...
View ArticleChoosing Smart Home Systems for a New Build, with Cindy
What Smart Home System should you choose for a new build? In this podcast episode, we share the design, selection and coordination process for Cindy’s project. Learn the selection criteria and...
View Article8 Years of Helping You Get it Right: Latest Thoughts
We’re celebrating 8 years of helping you get it right on the Undercover Architect podcast, as I share thoughts about homes, the industry and your stories. Listen to the episode now. Hello! This is...
View ArticleHow to Get Off Gas: Electrifying Your Home with Brendan Lang, Get Off Gas
How do you get off gas? And what’s involved in electrifying your home? Whether it’s for an existing home, a new build or a renovation, Brendan Lang, electrician and Founder of Get Off Gas, shares...
View ArticleElectrifying Your Home: Solar Power, Heat Pump Hot Water and Air...
Electrifying your home includes addressing solar power, heat pump hot water and air conditioning for heating and cooling. Converting these services when electrifying your home will make a big...
View ArticleChoosing the Best Builder with Budget in Mind, with Michael
Choosing the best builder with budget in mind can often mean deciding between a custom builder and volume builder. So, how do you choose? Michael gives us the latest update on his new build in West...
View ArticleDesigner Detailing and On-Site Decisions during Construction, with Michael
How do you get it right with designer detailing so you can manage on-site decisions during construction? How much needs to be decided and drawn? And what can be left for the construction stage?...
View ArticleHow Do You Create a Luxurious Home?
How do you create a luxurious home? What does luxury mean? And is it a worthwhile goal in your project? Learn more about defining luxury in a luxurious home. Listen to the episode now. Hello! This is...
View ArticleNew Home Build with Affordability and Family in Mind, with Tatiana
How do you tackle a new home build with affordability and family in mind? Tatiana is getting started on her project, a new home build on a regional site with some challenging council conditions and a...
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