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Spotlight: Renovating for a family of boisterous boys
Renovating a home with three growing boys and a husband that is away from home for work brings certain requirements. Entertaining in a relaxed and comfortable way becomes imperative. As does ensuring...
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How to spend and stay on track in your project budget
Is it possible to stay on budget during your renovation or new build, especially whilst you’re spending your budget on construction? There are 3 key strategies I recommend for those wanting to stay on...
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Spotlight: Bringing coastal lifestyle back into a 1990’s Henley home
What happens when you love the location, but not necessarily the look of your coastal home? Can you breathe new style into a 1990s, dated home? Certain home styles have a strong aesthetic style of...
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Here are 4 main areas that blow out budgets in a reno or new build
What are the main areas that can blow out budgets in a reno or new build? Where money disappears in a project? And how can you manage the risk to your budget overall? There are 4 main areas I see trip...
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Spotlight: A new home hub for the whole family
The homeowners and their land A couple with 3 kids in their 30s (who are beginning to have kids of their own), this home is an opportunity to create a hub for the whole family. And a beautiful refuge...
View ArticleHow to get what you want in your project | Communication Before You Build
How can you get what you want in your project, and ensure that everyone who works with you is clear on what this is? Projects can go completely off the rails because of the failure to use one tool...
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Spotlight: A Pavilion Home for a Family of 5
A new pavilion home for this family of 5 has the potential to transform their lifestyles. With a stunning location, and a home that currently does not work for them, building a custom home presents an...
View ArticleWhich tools will help you finish your project well?
What tools do you need to use when building or renovating your home? And which ones will help you finish your project well? No … I’m not talking about hammers, drop-saws and paintbrushes here. I’m...
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Spotlight: A celebration of family history on a working cattle property
How do you preserve the heritage and nostalgia in a generations-old family home, whilst making it functional and fantastic for contemporary family life? Most of us will live in a few different homes...
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Project Diary Update: The New Home is Finished
When a new home is finished, it’s exciting to get a look inside! And if you’ve followed the Project Diary where we followed the Andersons, a family of five, building their two storey family home, you...
View ArticleDesigning, Renovating or Building on an Acreage Block of Land
Do you have an acreage block? And do you know how to design your new home or renovation to make the most of it? An acreage block is a minimum 4,000m2, but can also be significantly bigger. Acreage...
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Designing, Renovating or Building on a Dual Access Block of Land
Do you have a dual access block? And do you know how to design your new home or renovation to make the most of it? What is a dual access block? Well, this is what we call a block that has two frontages...
View ArticleHow much deposit should your builder ask for | Step 1 in building your new...
Do you know how much deposit your builder should ask for? And what is your deposit actually paying for as you start the construction of your new home or renovation? This is STEP 1 in building your new...
View ArticleDesigning, Renovating or Building on a ‘View from Upper Level’ Block of Land
Is your main view from the upper floor of your home. And are you needing help with how to design a home to best suit this? I receive so many questions about how to design a home when your best view is...
View ArticleDemolition and Site Preparation | Step 2 in building your new home or renovation
What does demolition and site preparation mean for your renovation or new build? What needs to happen before your build starts? This is STEP 2 in building your new home or renovation project:...
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Not all designers are created equal | Here’s how to choose the right designer...
How do you choose a designer for your reno or building project? And how can you be sure they’re the right designer for you? This episode (and blog) is all about the designer you choose for your...
View ArticleBuilding your concrete or timber floor | Step 3 in building your new home or...
This stage is when the base or floor of your home is created as a concrete slab or timber floor. And this is the structural platform that will support the walls and roof. It needs to be right! This is...
View ArticleWhat should be in an architect’s quote | Top 10 Tips and your design quote...
What should be in an architect’s or designer’s quote or fee proposal? And how do you protect yourself and your project against risk and challenges in working with an architect or designer? This...
View ArticleFraming the walls and roof of your home | Step 4 in building your new home or...
What’s involved in building the structural frame of your new home or renovation? The frame stage is where the skeleton of your home gets built. This is STEP 4 in building your new home or renovation...
View Article3 Commonly Asked Questions about Building and Renovating
What are 3 commonly asked questions about building and renovating? This episode answers 3 questions I receive frequently from the UA Community. I receive a lot of questions from homeowners. Between...
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