The benchtop is almost always where a kitchen renovation stalls. I see it constantly in our Guildford showroom, and customers come in knowing exactly what they want, only to find the market has changed, the budget doesn’t quite stretch, or the finish they had in mind requires a stonemason they haven’t budgeted for. Kitchen benchtops…
Year after year, one of the most popular renovation projects customers are undertaking is a bathroom renovation. According to the 2023 AU Houzz & Home Renovation Trends Study, bathroom renovations have become increasingly popular among Australian homeowners. In 2022, 25% of renovating homeowners focused on master bathroom projects, up from 17% in 2019. This increase…
Getting your house ready to sell can feel like a daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. A well-prepared home not only increases your chances of a quicker sale but can also help secure the best possible price. Whether it’s tidying up small details, addressing potential issues flagged in a building or pest…
Thinking about giving your home a fresh look but worried about whether to move out or live through a renovation? You’re not alone—many Perth homeowners are choosing to renovate without moving out, saving big on temporary accommodation costs and keeping a close eye on progress. Living through a renovation has its challenges, but with some…
Are you planning a kitchen renovation before the end of the year? If you are, the first step in getting your new kitchen underway is removing your old one. Now, you could have your builder or carpenter do it for you, but then you’d have to pay them. Why not save yourself a good deal…
Laying a straight run of tiles is a skill many patient renovators can learn. Learning how to tile a bathroom, however, means knowing what must be right before the first bag of adhesive is opened. The substrate, waterproofing, floor falls, and any plumbing or electrical work must already be finished correctly. This guide starts with…
Taking a bath, for many, is the only time they get a little peace; quiet time to relax and rejuvenate, away from the kids, which is why choosing the right bath matters so much. We may not spend much time in a bath, but when we do, we want it to count. But not everyone…
The thing that gives away a DIY splashback is almost never the tiling. It’s the setting out. Nine times out of ten the adhesive is fine, and the grout is fine, but there’s a 15mm sliver of cut tile sitting at one end of the run, and your eye goes straight to it every time…
Tiling a bathroom is one of the most transformative upgrades you can make to your home. However, knowing how to tile a bathroom starts with a critical first step: proper preparation. Prepping a bathroom for tiling is essential for achieving a long-lasting, professional finish. From stripping old tiles to levelling the surface, each step lays…
If there’s one thing that dates a home more than anything else, it’s its doors and windows. While walls can be repainted and floors can be retiled to modernise a home, it is much more challenging to replace or even improve the look of old doors and windows. Doors and windows are usually only replaced…
A DIY laundry renovation is a great way to turn a tired, awkward laundry into a space that actually works for your household. Maybe you’re short on bench space, the cupboards have seen better days, or you’re constantly squeezing past the washing machine. Whatever the problem, renovating your laundry yourself is more achievable than you…
Knowing how to plan a kitchen renovation is what separates a smooth job from one that stalls halfway through. After decades of helping Perth homeowners renovate, I can tell you the people who run into trouble are rarely the ones short on money or taste. They’re the ones who skipped the planning, or did the…
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