Renovation tips
Please, come on in and snoop around this section for tips and tricks on renovating your home!
And if you are after a little one-on-one about renovating your home, you can gimme a holler and I’ll be chatting to you about your renovating dreams and fears in no time. All the deets on my renovation and home improvement coaching can be found here.
Key considerations in selecting a feature tile
If there’s one question I get asked oh-so regularly, it’s how to make a statement in the bathroom. For most people that means how to select a feature tile and [...]
Everything you need to know about kitchen and bathroom renos
Ohhh this one is a GOODIE! Today I’m covering everyone’s fave topic of kitchen and bathroom renovations. Yep, getting the skinny from Miles the owner of The Inside Project, who [...]
What is involved in working with an architect
If you’ve been a bit unsure about whether you can and should work with an architect – how that works in practice – whether you are better working with a [...]
WTF is joinery?!
Been saving up all of your questions about timber and joinery? Yeh me too. Thank god, Dan the owner of West Wood could spare me some time and lend me [...]
Getting ready to renovate and how to come in under budget
If you are gearing up for a renovation or even have one underway then you are not going to want to miss this week’s episode! Holy sheet I cover a [...]
What’s involved in being an owner builder?
I’m talking with Ivy Huang of Homes By Ivy who is sharing her first hand experience in managing an incredible owner build project. The ugly duckling period home in Armadale [...]
Working with an Interior Designer
Today I'm scratching the surface on all things interior design with the owner of White With One, Sharon Parker. We cover; what is an interior designer, how does it differ [...]
Building a sustainable home
In an age where resource scarcity is one of our most pressing issues, and energy prices continue to sky rocket, it’s never been a better time to share some expert [...]
Construction costs and finance…. don’t learn the hard way
Hands up who knows what’s involved when it comes to financing your new build? If you’ve got your hand up, then you can tap out now. If you don’t know [...]
Being bold with colour in the kitchen
Good news people, colour in the kitchen is back in big style and it's here to stay! I have to admit, I’ve been scared of using colour in my kitchens [...]
Powdercoating
Great news. Everything old can be new again. Well, metal goods at least, I’m getting on and there is no chance of becoming more youthful at this point. If you [...]
Bluestone
There is no denying that I love me a bit of Bluestone. Good news, if you’re a Westie then Bluestone is on your doorstep (pun intended). Victorian Bluestone Quarries on [...]
Retractable flyscreens
Recently we stayed at a friend's house who had undertaken a renovation. Their home is absolutely gorgeous but two of my fave features were some of the least exciting but [...]
Period features
If you are renovating your home and want to retain the period features but some might need a little upgrade or refresh, then head over to Essendon to F. Vitale [...]
Attic storage
You know those tasks around the home that once you’ve done them you wish you’d done it years ago? Creating attic storage into our roof cavity falls squarely into that [...]
Tiles
For every word I write, it's one more word standing in your way of Melbourne's biggest range of tiles and factory prices. For all of your tiling needs, look no further [...]
Floor sanding
Honestly one of the best updates that can be made to your home to give it a new lease on life is polishing your floorboards. For my own floorboard revamp, [...]
Curtains and blinds
When moving into a new home or updating your existing home, one of the most cost effective improvements you can make (beyond paint - which is a #classicgamechanger) is to [...]
Open plan living
To open plan or not open plan… that is the question. A little while back, my now ex-husband James and I were looking to upgrade our home. We were quickly [...]
Landscaping
How cute is this pic?! It's Blair and Nat Edwards, the dream team behind Blair Edwards Landscaping and their little fam bam. I've loved watching this business grow over the [...]
Moving house
How painful is moving house? The idea of sorting and packing up all of your belongings is enough to put you off moving. Especially when you end up double handling [...]
Hydronic heating
Let’s talk hydronic heating. Up until I moved to the UK for a stint living the London life, I'd only ever known of ducted heating in the home. When I was in the [...]
Painting your front door
When we painted our front door in a black gloss way back when I was so daunted by the task. In particular, the perfectionist in me was freaking out! I [...]
Benchtops
Here's my benchtops. They're laminate, which much like it's distance cousin, Artificial Grass, has come a long way over the years. It looks fantastic and to the untrained eye it [...]
Preparing for an architectural project
Engaging an architect to help you to design and build your dream house is a big deal. You need to feel comfortable with not only with portfolio, but also with [...]
From concept to concrete
When you're first looking into the idea of renovating there is no doubt it's daunting. Especially understand the role of designers, like architects, when you know featuring on Grand Designs [...]
Leadlight windows
When we moved in to our house we had the el cheapo frosted glass around the surrounds of our front door. One thing that is super important to me is [...]
Artificial grass
So fake but so good When we were renovating our backyard I was torn on the idea of laying down artificial turf rather than natural grass. It was more cost [...]