Window glass is the easiest to get damaged. It can be your kids’ ball or the wind that banged the window doors hard. It's not always about breaking, some fibre starts to yellow with time which spoils the aesthetics of the home. read more
Tiles are generally long-lasting and durable. Though they have a larger lifetime, tiles tend to collect dirt and scum that makes the unpleasant over time. Replacing the tile isn't the only option. You can simply paint on tiles.read more
You can get a lot of things done with just $20,000 in your pocket. You can even do a complete home makeover if you spend it the right way. But all of our needs are not the same. read more
According to industry data the average cost to renovate a house is between $2,000 to $2,500 per square meter here in Australia, BUT.... In my own experience renovating custom projects that number is closer to between $2,500 to $4,000.read more
Selections process, what is it and do i need an interior designer? The selections process is what I call the system that i use for selecting all of the products, materials and various items that will be used in putting together your building project. The list of items can be somewhat daunting and will be driven by the scale and size of your project. In my opinion this is one of the most important steps in getting organised and setting yourself up for success. The list of selection items coulread more
Plans - You have an idea, time to get it onto paper. Do I draw something myself, engage a draftsman, architect, builder or building consultant? First things first, no matter how small or big your project is you must have a plan down on paper. Now I can hear some of you saying but I'm only doing some small internal modifications, or renovating a bathroom or I'm just removing a doorway, why would I need plans? The answer is you have to if you plan on having a successful building experience. The read more
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