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Why A Queenslander

Why A Queenslander

When I look around the internet, I can find plenty of articles telling you all the potential pitfalls of a Queenslander, but I cannot find a single one telling you Why A Queenslander is a good idea. I thought it time to change that and share with you Why I believe a Queenslander is a…Continue Reading

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Signing A Building Contract – What You Need To Know

Signing A Building Contract – What You Need To Know

After your quotes are in, and the builder chosen, it will be necessary to sign a building contract with your chosen builder prior to work commencing. All building work over $3300 in Australia requires a contract, and for works to be carried out for less than this amount there are also contact available to protect…Continue Reading

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Is a Deck Worth The Investment?

Is a Deck Worth The Investment?

There are a couple of questions we are asked with regularity as builders, that I am answering on the Blog this month, one was Should I Renovate My Kitchen, and today’s is, Is a Deck Worth The Investment. Naturally these answers depend on your own set of circumstances, but there are certainly…Continue Reading

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How To Survive A Renovation

How To Survive A Renovation

Renovating your home is one of the most stressful things you will ever do. It has nearly done my head in the 2 times we have renovated. I find the mess, the disorganisation and the constant interruptions to our family life to be the most challenging. However the end result is often…Continue Reading

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Home Improvements: 3 Ways to Improve The Resale Value of Your Home

This post has been written in collaboration with Revell

If one day, you’re hoping to move out of your current home and into a bigger, better property, you need to know how to master the market. Getting the best price possible for your home is the first step on your journey up the ladder. The good…Continue Reading

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101 Things Better Than Renovating

101 Things Better Than Renovating

I know I should be all about telling you how awesome renovating is, but I have to be honest, there are days when it’s just horrible. I have come up with this handy guide of 101 things better than renovating to get you through ?

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A Guide To Avoiding A Plumbing Disaster

A Guide To Avoiding A Plumbing Disaster

This post was written in collaboration with O’Shea Plumbing

For most homeowners, domestic plumbing is something that only becomes a focus when it stops working correctly. Instant access to hot water, running taps, and flushing toilets are modern luxuries that we never stop to question. The assumption is that they’ll always run smoothly, because, without them,…Continue Reading

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