When buying a home most people probably first think of the financial responsibility. Don’t let yourself forget, however, about the time and labour that home ownership also requires. Just as there are many different home type from apartments to terrace … Continue reading
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Renovating the shed – pt2 the Interior fit out and finished product
I’m finally getting close to finishing this renovation of an old fibro garage into a livable granny flat. I have to say the boys are very happy, the 15 year old loves his new mezzanine bedroom and additional privacy. The … Continue reading
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
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
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


