- Articles
- COMMENCING A NEW HOME BUILD OR RENOVATION
- Garage Storage Solutions
- COLORBOND VS TILE ROOF – WHICH IS BEST?
- How long does a termite treatment last?
- Painting Kitchen Cupboards
- How to Tile a Bathroom
- WHAT IS THE TRADE-OFF WITH PAINTING YOUR BATHROOM TILES?
- HOW TO FIX A CRACK OR HOLE IN A PLASTER CEILING
- WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LAND ZONING IN NSW
- Unexpected Build Costs
- Repaint a room in a weekend
- Spring Gardening Tips
- HARDY SUMMER GARDEN PLANTS IN NSW
- Current Solar Rebates in NSW
- What Should A Building Inspection Report Tell Me?
- CHOOSING THE RIGHT FLOORING FOR YOUR HOME
- ASBESTOS – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ITS REMOVAL
- EASY TIPS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW BEFORE BUILDING A NEW HOME
- RENOVATIONS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
- Cork Flooring - 4 Reasons to Love It!
- The ABC's of a Builders Contract in NSW
- The Tender Process
- Building Inspections: An unregulated industry, what does this mean for you?
- Deciding which upgrades are worth it
- Versatility of a Mud Room
- Preparing for a new home colour and fixture appointment.
- The Building Stages: What to Expect
- Landscaping: Ways to stick to your budget
- Cover your tile floor with this fuss free finish
- Tips to Help Make Spring Cleaning a Breeze
- Choosing the best window treatment for your home
- Hot Tips for Cooling Your Home
- Things to Research Before Installing a Pool
- Creative Ways to Organise Your Home
- Butlers Pantry - the solution to open plan kitchens
- Choosing the Builder That is Right for You
- Simple Water Conservation Tips
- Butler’s pantry – the solution to open plan kitchens
- Giving Your Home Curb Appeal Without Breaking the Bank
- 10 Ways to Make Your Build Easier
- Regularly Forgotten and Unknown Things Before a New Build
- How to Make a Floor Plan Work for Your Block
COMMENCING A NEW HOME BUILD OR RENOVATION
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of a new home build. The thought of choosing your fixtures and finishes is something to look forward to, rather than contracts, builder checks and insurances. However, excitement aside, this build/renovation gu
Garage Storage Solutions
In an ideal world, everyone would have a neat and tidy garage, with personal items stored away whilst still allowing room to park a car or two! Yet, it rarely happens.
COLORBOND VS TILE ROOF – WHICH IS BEST?
Your roof is one of the most important architectural elements of your home. You want to ensure that you are choosing the right roofing option as your roof is first in line with the elements of harsh seasonal weather.
How long does a termite treatment last?
There are many variants to this question, so without sounding dismissive, it does come down to a number of factors. The chemicals used, how it is applied and who installs your barrier treatment are all factors that contribute to the longevity of your bar
Painting Kitchen Cupboards
Buying a new home can be an expensive exercise and it’s not always possible to get everything on your wish list. Usually, you will compromise on a kitchen or bathroom rather than the number of bedrooms or location.
How to Tile a Bathroom
Adding tiles to the bathroom is a superb way to add a little colour, character not to mention style. Aside from the practical element, If you can do the tiling yourself, the whole project will be a lot more affordable
WHAT IS THE TRADE-OFF WITH PAINTING YOUR BATHROOM TILES?
While it is possible to spray paint bathroom tiles it is important to consider the aesthetic results. Unless you are prepared to tape the grout spaces between the tiles, resurfacing bathroom tiles using paint will result in a uniform colour
HOW TO FIX A CRACK OR HOLE IN A PLASTER CEILING
Most plaster ceilings have cracks and sagging over time. It could be likely your ceiling is old; therefore, gravity and vibrations are loosening the plaster.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LAND ZONING IN NSW
Whether you are planning to buy, sell, or build in NSW, land zoning is an important part of the process. Understanding the area surrounding your home or desired home will give you insight into your future.
Unexpected Build Costs
What are your expectations of your new build? Do you think that you will get along with your builder? Are you expecting that life will soon settle down according to the build schedule?
Repaint a room in a weekend
Do you hate the thought of painting even a single room in your home? Painting can be one of the most laborious DIY tasks if you don’t know what you’re doing.
HARDY SUMMER GARDEN PLANTS IN NSW
Are you searching for hardy plants for your summer garden? With temperatures on the rise and water restrictions in place, it makes sense to choose plants that can survive hot, dry weather and soil conditions.
Spring Gardening Tips
If you are itching to start your spring gardening after the long winter, the wait is over. It is time to get your tools together and your green thumbs at the ready. Spring has arrived and there is work to be done.
Current Solar Rebates in NSW
You may not benefit as much by having solar panels on your home as you would have in the past. However, as a New South Wales homeowner, incentives still exist.
What Should A Building Inspection Report Tell Me?
If you have a property that you want to buy, it is important not to rush the process. You will want to gain insight into the condition of the property before agreeing to the purchase. A building inspection will give you the information you need.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT FLOORING FOR YOUR HOME
If you are thinking of changing your floors, the good news is there are plenty of choices. The problem is, knowing whether those choices are suitable for your needs
ASBESTOS – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ITS REMOVAL
If you want to remove asbestos yourself, there are a few things you need to know. First of all, DIY removal is only permitted in New South Wales when dealing with a maximum of 10 square metres of bonded asbestos.
EASY TIPS EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW BEFORE BUILDING A NEW HOME
Building a new home can be an exciting but at times, stressful experience. Whilst your builder has built many new homes and knows the process inside out, in most cases, it’s a relatively new experience for any home owner.
RENOVATIONS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
When renovating or building in New South Wales there are certain building regulations with which your project must comply. To avoid unnecessary stress, it is important to ensure you acquire all the relevant approvals for your build or renovations.
Cork Flooring - 4 Reasons to Love It!
It is no surprise that cork flooring is emerging as a popular choice in Australia. Better manufacturing techniques and technologies have lead to greater applications in flooring. Cork as a flooring material has long suffered from being limited in style an
The ABC's of a Builders Contract in NSW
Before you even begin building a home or completing a renovation in New South Wales, you have the builder’s contract to contend with. According to the Home Building Act 1989, you may need a building contract depending on what’s involved in your project
The Tender Process
When deciding to build a new home, it’s an exciting but expensive process. Once you’ve selected your builder and the design you want to build, you’ll go through the tender process. This gives you formal pricing for your new home, including any upgrades yo
Building Inspections: An unregulated industry, what does this mean for you?
Just like your Accountant or Doctor works in a regulated industry, you would expect the same from the inspector carrying out an inspection on your new home you’re buying or building, right?
Deciding which upgrades are worth it
Have you thought about value-added upgrades for your new build or renovation? One of the biggest mistakes that homeowners make is treating added features as an afterthought; or, things to consider once the build is complete.
Versatility of a Mud Room
Has the idea of building a mudroom being playing on your mind? Mudrooms are typically used as an additional entry way to the home where backpacks, sports gear and other assorted items are stored away from the main property.
Preparing for a new home colour and fixture appointment.
When you are choosing materials for your home, preparing for a new colour and fixture appointment is the first logical step. You are going to discuss your vision for the build or renovation with experts.
The Building Stages: What to Expect
When you are building a new home or simply adding to your existing home, there are general building stages you should expect. It is important to understand these stages so that you are always in control of the build.
Landscaping: Ways to stick to your budget
A budget should never be a haphazard. When you create a budget the first thing you need to keep in mind is that it should be itemised and well organised.
Cover your tile floor with this fuss free finish
New flooring is a great way to completely change the look and feel of your home. If you have tiled floors here is a great way to lay new flooring with minimal fuss just by covering your existing tiles.
Tips to Help Make Spring Cleaning a Breeze
Do you spend hours thinking about spring cleaning because you don’t know where to start? If so, you’re not alone. When you set out to take on the monumental task of spring cleaning it is with the view towards sprucing up your home.
Choosing the best window treatment for your home
Choosing effective, attractive, durable and affordable window treatments is not as easy as it sounds. There are cheaper options that last and look great, expensive options that let in the cold and come apart quickly, and then there is everything in betwee
Hot Tips for Cooling Your Home
Are you sick of feeling the heat when you know the only solution is to throw money at your ever- increasing air-con? A ceiling cavity can reach 70 degrees+ on a really hot day, which means all that heat is trapped inside your home.
Things to Research Before Installing a Pool
You have decided to embrace the dream of installing a pool. The next thing to consider is what you need to research before beginning your project. Installing a pool is a major renovation which can go south quickly if you don’t follow the right steps.
Creative Ways to Organise Your Home
If you are like a lot of other homeowners and never seem to have time to organize your home, Houspect has some suggestions for attractive ways to get back on top of your game.
Butlers Pantry - the solution to open plan kitchens
You may be renovating your kitchen or planning a new build and considering the most effective kitchen layout. Once a separate space, kitchens were designed firstly to be functional, now the focus is on open-plan, making the kitchen an integral part of the
Choosing the Builder That is Right for You
A new home or renovation is a valuable commodity. You should always check credentials and references to ensure you make a wise and informed decision when choosing the right builder for your project.
Simple Water Conservation Tips
Conserving water in New South Wales is a challenge for homeowners – especially during a drought. We use water in so many daily activities and chores that it’s often easy to forget that, as a resource, it is not always readily available.
Butler’s pantry – the solution to open plan kitchens
You may be preparing to design a new kitchen and considering the most effective layout. Once a separate space, kitchens were designed to be functional, nowadays the focus is on open-plan living making the kitchen an integral part of the design plan
Giving Your Home Curb Appeal Without Breaking the Bank
Curb appeal is the catchphrase you will hear most often when selling a home. The term is often associated with spending money to make a property look more appealing to potential buyers.
10 Ways to Make Your Build Easier
Building a home can become complex, with a multitude of factors to consider. The reality is, there are more than ten ways to make a build easier, however, these tips will help you navigate the process and help you achieve your dream home.
Regularly Forgotten and Unknown Things Before a New Build
You’re building a house: this is your opportunity to make one of the greatest investments of your life, whether you intend on retiring in your new home or eventually selling at a profit.
How to Make a Floor Plan Work for Your Block
Whether you like it or not, you can’t just drop your dream home on any block and hope that it works. There are so many factors to consider that it takes multiple different construction professionals working together to make an impactful home design a real