Category Archives: Exterior Renovations

Transforming a rundown shed into an Entertainment area Pt1

We had an old rundown fibro garage in the back of our property, similar to many older Sydney properties.  we used it primarily for storing any stuff we no longer had use for as well as our camping equipment, bikes … Continue reading

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Making a great first Impression and Increasing the value of your home

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A few weeks ago I helped a friend tidy up and improve his front garden and it started me thinking that one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can do around your home is to improve your garden … Continue reading

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Killer Termites in the Shed

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I tweeted last week that we had commenced the repairs and renovation of the shed into what will become guest accommodation and the kids playroom, seemingly a relatively simple project, that was until we discovered the sneaky little mongrels in … Continue reading

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Building a 32 m2 ground level Deck around the Pool for $2500

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I thought I’d write this post even though we haven’t quite finished the deck construction as a guide on costs and ideas to assist anyone interested in building their own ground level deck.  If you’re considering any type of raised … Continue reading

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Don’t believe your contracted pool build price!

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This time last year we had the great idea to put a pool in the back yard, now our arguments for this were thought through and logical.  It was a luxury for us and the boys as they love playing … Continue reading

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Architect, Draftsman or Builder – Who provides the most effective service to draw up your council plans?

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When planning a new renovation or changes to your house there are generally three options available to have your plans drawn up and approved by council. Each of the three architect, draftsman and builder have their own strengths and weaknesses. … Continue reading

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Building a Small Ground Level Deck

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Last weekend a friend and I broke out the tools to extend his current deck to clean up an unusable ugly patch of his garden.  The small new deck will be host to his BBQ and was a nice easy … Continue reading

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