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We love sharing our industry knowledge. If we can help just one family find their dream home, then we have done our job. Our blog is a space for sharing news, tips, tricks, and other interesting tidbits about your new home build.
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October 27 2023
Spooky DIY Halloween Decorations
Spooky DIY Halloween DecorationsWith Halloween creeping closer, there’s not a lot of time left to deck out your home with decorations. Some of the best and most affordable decorations may have already disappeared from store shelves, meaning you may not have a lot of options
October 12 2023
Energy efficiency – how to save costs and reduce your carbon footprint
With prices steadily increasing across every industry, many Australians are being forced to become more conscious of their spending. While it’s easier to cut certain things out, like that daily beer at the pub, you might be less sure of how you can decrease costs
September 28 2023
Designing the perfect nursery
There’s certainly a lot to think about if you’re expecting a little one, especially if they’re your first! When it comes to preparing your home, it’s important to create a cosy space where your child will feel safe and comfortable. If you’re a planner, then
September 14 2023
Siteworks: What are they? And, more importantly, what do they cost?
Siteworks, also known as Earthworks, have been the source of many heated arguments between builders and clients over time. It’s important that as a first home buyer, you understand what siteworks are, and why there are often hidden or unexpected costs that can arise. Without
August 31 2023
Buying a property? Here’s what you need to know
Buying land can be a stressful and lengthy process. While location is important and is often at the forefront of people’s minds, it’s not the only thing that needs to be considered. We’ve compiled a list of some of the main things you should think
August 17 2023
Decorating Awkward Spaces in your Home
No matter how much planning we do, there are always spaces in our home that tend to be difficult to fill or decorate. Whether it’s an angled wall, an awkwardly positioned door or a narrow hallway, with a bit of creativity, you can find the
August 03 2023
How to avoid mistakes when building your first home
As the age old saying goes, everybody makes mistakes. Whether it’s a faux pas with a friend, an error at work, or the hairstyle you had in the 80s, we all have moments that we wish we could do over. Our goal is to help
July 20 2023
Making the Most of Your Small Alfresco
Most newly built houses don’t have the space to accommodate a large alfresco area, particularly those that are located in metropolitan areas. However, with a bit of planning and creativity, your small alfresco can be practical, comfortable and most importantly, full of plants. This isn’t
July 06 2023
Cleaning Your Dark Kitchen Cabinets
Dark kitchen cabinets have become increasingly popular over the last few years, with colours ranging from dark brown to black. Dark colours are generally available in many cabinet styles, for example, laminate timber, vinyl or 2 PAC cabinetry. Darker colours can be a breathtaking addition
June 19 2023
Moving in the Light Direction
Lighting Suggestions for your New Home Yes, we’ve reached the point in adulthood where we talk about home lighting options over dinner with friends. Soon the topic of conversation will be the new Dyson vacuum cleaner, but that’s a story for another blog. If you’re
June 06 2023
The Basics of Bedroom Décor & Design
If you’re in the process of building your home, you’ve undoubtedly been making decision after decision about the design of each room. When the time comes to decorate your bedroom, you might just want to shove a mattress on the floor and call it a
May 22 2023
Garages… Bigger, Better, Bolder
Ok, we’re just going to go ahead and say it. For most people, designing a garage isn’t the most exciting part of building a new home. However, as garage enthusiasts, we’re taking this as a challenge and we’re going to spend the rest of this
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