Can you believe this is my 800th blog post?! I couldn’t think of a better way to mark this milestone than by answering a reader question. I had an excellent question through on my Facebook page this week that has prompted this post which I hope will be a helpful resource for homeowners. We all…Continue Reading
Finding Support – Women In Construction
I had opportunity to reflect over my time in the construction industry this week. One of our former team members wife passed away and we all gathered to celebrate this gorgeous ladies’ life. At only 51, it’s the kind of funeral that really starts you thinking about your own life and how much more you…Continue Reading
5 DIY Jobs Anyone Can Try
Renovating a home can be an expensive exercise, maintaining a home can also be expensive, however there are some DIY jobs that anyone can try no matter your level of skills. I know because I have tried most of them myself. There isn’t much I wont try if The Builder gives me the go ahead,…Continue Reading
An Update On Our Queenslander – Pen Y Llechwedd
12 months ago today, we were opening our Queenslander home to thousands of people we had not yet met, and allowing them to tour through our home as a part of the Great Houses of Ipswich program, fast forward to today, and early this morning I began preparing myself to appear as a guest on…Continue Reading
7 Apps For The Home Renovator
We love DIY renovators here at The Builder’s Wife, especially when done properly. With a little assistance, most of us can turn our hands to either organising our own renovations, or give some DIY work a go. But how do you find that assistance? There are lots of websites that can take you through step…Continue Reading
Our Queenslander Paint Colours
Continuing on with the questions I get asked most, this week we will share our interior paint colours. Previously we have shared our external paint colours, and our master bathroom choices, because you wanted to know and we are happy to share! Choosing paint colours can be a really…Continue Reading
Planning A Master Bathroom – 7 Tips For Functional Space
Creating a functional yet gorgeous master bathroom takes careful planning of all the elements, for it to come together seamlessly. Regardless of your budget, planning your master bathroom will require consideration of all the same key points, and when thought out carefully your bathroom design will be sure to keep you happy for years to…Continue Reading