Christmas as a builder may be a little different to what you might imagine, though it is certainly similar to other small businesses that cease trading for the Christmas break. In years gone by, we have had years where it was bliss and other years where it has created nothing but stress,…Continue Reading
One of the most common questions I am asked, is what a defect list is for, and when should it be introduced. While there is much confusion, the answer is actually very simple and can be of great benefit to both client and builder alike.
A defect list is…Continue Reading
One of the most important things we did before we decided to sell our home, was to rule out all the surprises. Having bought and sold a few times, we have come up with a list of things we do each time, prior to appointing an agent. For us being prepared, enables us to be…Continue Reading
This post is written in collaboration with Scyon.
Designing and building your own home is an exciting opportunity for you to show your unique personality. The facade of your home is one of the most important aspects of the build- it’s the first impression. A very simple way to create immediate wow factor is to utilise…Continue Reading
This post is written in collaboration with The NRMA
I have an interesting story to share with you today about how to tell when it’s time to upgrade your work vehicle, it might even make you laugh a little. This is a story from The Builder, from when he was a younger…Continue Reading
When preparing our house for sale, we needed to de-personalise. The first thing to go was our family photos, well most of them, and in their place we needed art, but art on a budget, to fill the walls without breaking the bank. We need both traditional and contemporary art to place…Continue Reading
I love lamps, in fact some would call me a lamp addict, amongst other things ? We have at least one lamp in every room of our home, including the kitchen! There is nothing better than the soft, ambient light that a good lamp provides. Add to that it’s styling value and…Continue Reading