Home Improvement Blog

Healthy Renovations

Your choice of paints, floor coverings and building materials can have a big impact on indoor air quality, allergens and other factors that adversely affect health. We take a look at the main villains – the chemical nasties you and your family want to avoid.

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Extensions that add liveability and value

Some home alterations like a swimming pool, gym and sauna might not add as much value to future buyers as it costs you to build them. Here’s our list of the top 6 alterations that add both liveability and value to your home.

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Avoid Over-Capitalising Home Improvements

Financing Renovations

Whether your renovations are relatively minor (a new kitchen or bathroom), or major like a second storey addition or ground floor extension, the chances are that you’ll need to consider how you’ll be financing it. Here are some of the most common options.

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Staircase Design for Australian homes

As second storey home addition builders, we put in a lot of staircases! This article takes you through some of the key considerations, and along the way will hopefully inspire some passion for these fabulous interior features.

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How to add extra space for less

With Sydney property prices hitting stratospheric heights, moving house to get the extra space you need has become a less palatable option, However, a second-storey addition lets you add that extra room without having to move.

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Know Your Rights – NSW building laws in a nutshell

NSW home owners are covered by a range of laws designed to ensure that builders are licensed, insured and competent, and home owners are protected in the event of a problem or disagreement. We detail the key laws relating to home building, including the new and revised laws that came into effect on 15 Jan 2015.

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