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...
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Turning 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....
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Budgeting, 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...
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Dealing 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...
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Choosing 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...
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8 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...
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How 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...
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Electrifying 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?...
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How 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...
View ArticleTrusting a First Time Builder with your New Home Build, with Tatiana
Trusting a first time builder with your new home build can feel daunting. How do you ensure your project won’t be a test dummy that crashes? The one that they get everything wrong on, because it’s...
View ArticleHow to Design a Home Renovation and Extension, with Ben
How do you design a home renovation and extension? And ensure that the design stays on track with your vision and future lifestyle goals? HOME Method members, Ben and his partner, Mike, are renovating...
View ArticleManaging Your Renovation Budget When Designing, with Ben
Managing your renovation budget when designing requires discipline and understanding how to best invest. Learn the critical factors that matter as we talk with HOME Method member, Ben, about the...
View ArticleChoosing the Right Team for Your Renovation, with Louise + Zane
How do you choose the right team for your renovation project? HOME Method members, Louise and Zane, share how they’ve set up the PAC Process with the right team, as they get started in the design...
View ArticleEarly Design Phase: Budget, Plans, and Feedback, with Louise and Zane
In the early design phase, you’re balancing budget, design plans and providing feedback to move things forward. HOME Method members, Louise and Zane, share their latest update for their Melbourne...
View ArticleBuilding with Confidence: Contracts, Builder and Selections, with Ellen
When it comes to building with confidence, especially in a new build, homeowners are often concerned about their contracts, choosing the right builder, and having clarity with their selections. In...
View ArticlePerfection vs Reality: How to Navigate Your New Build Confidently, with Ellen
Are you balancing perfection vs reality in your project, and wondering how to navigate your new build confidently? In this conversation, HOME Method member Ellen shares how she balanced expectations,...
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