Land sizes across Australia have been shrinking so it’s no surprise that the majority of backyard design and gardening advice focuses on achieving great style in small spaces...
Like a green kitchen , a ‘healthy’ bathroom will be designed for the good of the homeowners (both now and in the future), with minimal impact on the planet...
Introducing white to your interior walls creates an immediate ambiance of sophistication, freshness and timeless style. However there are many shades of white and the choices can appear endless, especially when the white you select appears to look different on the wall...
Jenefer Gordon (Eat Bathe Live) - Winner KBDi Kitchen Designer of the Year Vic/Tas With the wellness movement gaining momentum in homes across the country, and an increasing green conscious within many Australian families, the Kitchen and Bathroom Designers Institute (KBDi) is often asked about ways...
While most people would assume that the increasing focus on energy efficient housing by home owners, builders, developers and governments is a good thing, some argue that it’s come with a trade-off...
Industry Standard on Installation of Windows and Doors Australia Source: AWA Australian Window Association Installation At all times manufacturer's installation will be the predominant procedure for the installation of proprietary windows...
It looks like housing that puts people’s health at the centre of design, creation and redevelopment is the next frontier in real estate, according to The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Build Well To Live Well report...
Questions about plumbing work are some of the most frequent enquiries we receive on the Build website so we asked Shinners Plumbing managing director Kevin Shinners to answer some of the most common ones below. Why does my washing machine keep making banging noises?...
Plastic waste has become hot news and a key consideration for today’s conscious consumer. However, while a growing number of Australians are starting to eliminate single-use plastic in their homes, this vigilance hasn’t extended into gardens...
Tiles can make or break some of the most used and expensive rooms in your house – the bathroom, kitchen and laundry. As a result, tilers play an important role in ensuring your building or renovation project is not only aesthetically pleasing but also completed on time...
For people or those with family who suffer from allergies or asthma, a new washing machine range has just been approved by the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice program...
It’s no secret that maximising your home’s energy efficiency is an important consideration when building or renovating. An energy efficient home will help to save you money on utility bills, reduce the size of your carbon footprint and improve your family's lifestyle...
You’ve probably seen all the usual questions you should be asking your builder before you contract them, including asking about licensing and references...
People often strive for simplicity in all fields of work but making something look simple generally takes a lot of work. However, simplicity is often key to a great result and in home décor, less is generally more...
One of the most daunting aspects of building a new home is selecting the materials, not only on a functional level but also an aesthetic one. A house speaks volumes about its owner so getting the design right, especially the facade, is crucial...
When we talk about the effective tile and grout cleaning methods, steam cleaning definitely tops the list for removing dirt, dust and other contaminants from the deep layers of your tiles and grouts. It can also cut down the time to nearly half...
One common question we get from our clients outside of the construction industry (homeowners and owner builders) is – what is a builders clean and what does it include? The first thing I’d like to mention before getting into the details, is that a builders clean is NOT a standard house clean...
Subdivision costs in Australia vary slightly from state to state. The greatest variations in these costs will be state specific planning and application fees, contributions and fees to local governments and councils, and utility provider access costs...
The bathroom is the space where you spend a good amount of your time preparing for the day ahead so you need your cabinets that are specially designed and constructed to suit your needs...
When planning your dream kitchen, you want to make sure you have maximum space efficiency and functionality, particularly with your kitchen benchtop. Each space is distinctive but there are some standard configurations that are commonly used. Below are four trendy custom kitchen benchtop shapes. 1...