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How to include a study nook, study or home office in your home design
Listen to this episode to learn how to get it right in your study nooks, studies and home offices. Creating a study nook, study or home office, where this work can occur in a semi-uninterrupted way,...
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Why you need to start with your stairs and garages when designing your home
Stairs and garages. Did you know that starting with them can often be the key to getting it right in your home design overall? And whilst it may seem odd to put these two items together, there’s a few...
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How to create great outdoor living spaces, decks, alfresco areas and pools
Want some great tips about how to get it right in planning your outdoor living areas, alfresco, deck and swimming pool? That’s what this podcast episode is all about. In so many parts of the world –...
View ArticleSaving Your Project Budget | Splitting out Kitchens and Bathrooms from...
Are you thinking that you can save money by managing the kitchen and bathrooms yourself, and getting the builder to finish at lock-up? Watch the video for my tips to avoid getting into trouble (and it...
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Front Entries and Front Gardens | Creating a welcoming and secure home
Our homes’ front entries and front gardens are how our homes present themselves to the world. Want to get it right? That’s what this podcast episode – the last in Season 2 – is about. This episode...
View ArticleHow to Set and Stay on Your Budget | An Introduction
Want to know how to set your budget, and stay on track when you’re designing, building or renovating your home? That’s what Season 03 of the “Get it Right” podcast is all about. How to Set (and Stay...
View ArticleHow to get great results on your project, and avoid being one of “those” clients
Part of your project success can be dependent on what type of client you are. Want to know how to be a good client? Here’s how to be the opposite … How to be one of “those” clients (ie a terrible one)...
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How to set your renovation or building budget
Knowing where to start when setting your renovation or building budget can be challenging. How can you do it, and what do you need to know? So let’s start at the beginning. In this episode, I share...
View ArticleWhat can we learn from Channel 7’s “House Rules”?
If you’re planning a renovation or new build, there are some things to learn from Channel 7’s “House Rules” … About what to do – and what not to do! Reality TV can certainly provide some insight into...
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Resources you can use to set your renovation or building budget
Want to learn about the online and offline resources you can use to set your renovation or building budget? There are many resources, online and offline that you can use when setting your project...
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5 Money Saving Myths BUSTED
Want to know what the 5 top money saving ideas are? The ones I hear homeowners use to explain how they’ll save big money in their reno or new build? In this episode, I share why these money saving...
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Fixing the floor plan of a $250,000 home
You’re tight on budget, but want maximum functionality. So how can you fix the floor plan of a $250,000 home? Working with a volume builder – one who builds hundreds of homes each year – is a great way...
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How to stop budget blowouts before you’ve even begun
Homeowners can overlook key information: items that can blow their budget before they’ve begun. Want to know what they are and how to avoid them? These are the early mistakes, the missed items. And in...
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Spotlight: New Coast | New Home | New life
In this Spotlight, Amelia worked with these homeowners to improve the design they had, and create the best outcome for their big move. The kids have not only all moved out – they’ve moved to the other...
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The first conversation to have with your potential designer or builder
How do you have that first conversation with your potential designer or builder when you’re choosing the best one for your project? Especially when you fear that telling them too much will mean...
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Spotlight: Bringing a Dilapidated Workers Cottage into its new future
What happens when you find a dilapidated workers cottage that you know is brimming with potential? There are so many locations that are peppered with run-down, character-filled homes just calling out...
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How to get it right with LED lighting in your home with Craig Thomas from...
What is LED lighting? And how do you get it right? Lighting design is something I see bamboozle homeowners. They often don’t think about it until well into their project, and then get caught up in how...
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What to do if you realise your budget is unrealistic
What do you do if you realise your budget is unrealistic for your renovation or new home project? Have you realised your budget is unrealistic for your project? Here’s the warning signs to avoid, and...
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Spotlight: A New Home in the Hills
This New Home Concept Spotlight created a new home design for a family in this bush location. They’re seeking relaxation, flexibility and a healthy home. The homeowners and their land Meet Ian, Elle...
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How and when to get cost information for your renovation or new home
How do you cost your project? And when should you find out the cost of your new build or renovation? There are 7 steps to know – read on to find out more about what to do at each of these steps to get...
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