BLOGS

As the end of the financial year approaches comparison site, finder.com.au has released research into how landlords can minimise personal income tax through deductions...

A kitchen renovation is one of the most expensive remodeling projects you can take on, but it is also the most rewarding one. Not only do you get a more beautiful space to cook and share food with your loved ones, but you will get a massive return on investment if you decide to sell one day...

Are you in the market for a new home in Australia? Do you need assistance in determining what your best options are? Looking for housing can be confusing and stressful as well as overwhelming if you do not know what you are looking for or what the options entail...

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is an approach that has proved to provide significant benefits to construction companies all over the globe...

Henley Design bathroom Henley has revealed the top three design trends of 2018 after collecting client flatlays over 30 days at Henley Design in Victoria...

The ‘green’ building revolution is well and truly under way in Australia as construction costs and energy prices continue to increase...

Hemp House in Mullumbimby, NSW was designed by Barefoot Sustainable Design to accommodate a small family of 4 and to fit on a small residential block. Industrial hemp, although related to cannabis, is a durable plant that could play a pivotal role in the future of the building sector...

The process of choosing, laying and coating a timber floor without error can be confusing. If not completed correctly it can not only ruin the look of the floor but also be extremely costly, time consuming and a headache to rectify...

Green buildings, which incorporate the principles of sustainable development are becoming increasingly popular in Australia and now represent 34% of the total share of construction activity in the country, according to Dodge Data and Analytic’s World Green Building Trends 2016 SmartMarket Report ...

When deciding on a DIY job around the home, sometimes the smallest project can make the biggest difference. The garage door is one of the most visible external features of the home and extreme weather and frequent use can leave the paint to peel and appear worn and weathered...

You love going to the spa, but you simply don’t have enough time to pamper yourself with this kind of luxury every day. Luckily, we have a quick solution for this – make your own spa room at home. You like the idea, don’t you!?...

Architecture and technology are advancing rapidly and this is impacting on our cities, changing the way they look and feel. At the same time, urban populations are growing and by 2050 it is predicted that 66% of the world’s population will live in urban areas, compared to 54% today...

While pre-planning and pre-preparation to some constructors might seem like a waste of time, it’s actually crucial for a successful building process. If there’s no solid plan in advance, it’s highly likely you’ll end up wasting a large portion of your budget and breaking through all the deadlines...

It’s been mentioned in previous posts on this website that energy use and sustainability are growing concerns in Australia, and as a result there has been increasing emphasis put on the importance of incorporating ‘passive design’ in house design and renovations...

Hydronic heating, also known as radiant heating, is gaining popularity and there are a growing number of people who are choosing to install this type of heating system in their commercial and residential establishments...

Last month we published a post about the results of the 2018 Adbri Masonry Great Australian Backyard survey that found backyard designs are inspired by holiday destinations including the Hamptons and Japan...

Some gardeners use cold weather as the perfect excuse to take a well-earned break from their garden, however, horticulturist, garden writer and TV presenter Melissa King says there is little downtime for gardeners in winter despite it being a slow growth season...