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That Moment

I’ve had a moment, a moment when I’ve realised we are just not going to get through as much of our renovation as we hoped, before we moved in. There may have been a few tears, some self-indulgent words, and a pout. I really didn’t want to move our 5 kids into a building site.…Continue Reading

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And we are In!

That’s it, we made it…..just. Whilst not a difficult move, after the last few weeks it was really taxing. We have only just begun to surface, well sort of. There are boxes everywhere, and a million things not yet done, but all Adam and I can see, is a home we love. I have never…Continue Reading

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How to Get The Best From Your Tradesperson

How to Get The Best From Your Tradesperson

Home Designer with Home Builder

In the industry, our focus is doing our best job for the client, producing the best results, and making the client happy. There are a few small things that can be done…Continue Reading

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Tech Talk – Bearers and Joists

Tech Talk – Bearers and Joists

This one used to confuse me all the time, I would get them mixed up and around the wrong way, which would lead to much confusion between Adam and I. What is the difference between bearers and joists? What do they do?

What Are Bearers and Joists?

Bearers are the timber or steel that attaches directly to…Continue Reading

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Renovation TV Shows and The Risk for Builders

Renovation TV Shows and The Risk for Builders

Adam hates shows like House Rules, put simply, they create a false reality for regular people. In most cases it is simply not possible to build a bathroom or kitchen within a week. Unless you are prepared to pay big money, or cut a few corners, it is just not possible. When renovation shows first…Continue Reading

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Rain, Rain Go Away!

Rain, Rain Go Away!

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On the weekend we were finally blessed in South East Queensland with some beautiful soaking rain. I could hear the barren earth quietly singing as the gift from above nurtured its soul, and I could also…Continue Reading

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Pen Y Llechwedd-Week Four

Week four has seen so many changes, we have chosen tiles

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Our framing for downstairs is nearly completed, our plumber has been

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