Posts By Jade Johansson

A bathroom renovation is one of those projects that looks straightforward – until you’re halfway through it. Suddenly, you’re making decisions about grout colours, waterproofing, tap placement, and shower drains, …
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Australia’s renovation market has swelled past $48 billion, a 13% jump from 2024, according to figures compiled by JBK Homes from ABS and HIA data. Council-approved renovation work alone rose …
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A new car and a dream home can both sit high on the wish list. The challenge comes when those goals overlap. Committing too much money to one major purchase …
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There are plenty of decisions involved in creating a new home, but few have quite the impact of the surfaces you live with every day. Tile, stone and terrazzo occupy …
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Spring has arrived, the garden is blooming and with it comes the irresistible urge to take meals outside, fill the table with flowers and wine buckets and invite friends over. …
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In Peppermint Grove, exceptional homes are part of the landscape. One of Australia’s most affluent residential enclaves, this leafy riverside pocket of Perth is known for homes of the highest …
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Ten minutes from the Burj Khalifa and a world away from the towers, Dubai Hills Estate is the community that Dubai’s villa market grew up into. Where the city’s earlier …
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A great landscape should never feel as though it has been applied to a home as an afterthought. It should belong there –  shaped by the architecture, the site and, …
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Choosing the right inverter size is one of the most important decisions in any solar or battery installation, yet it is often glossed over in favour of discussing panel numbers …
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There are some homes that tell you exactly what to expect before you even reach the front door. This home on Sydney’s lower north shore is not one of them. …
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You stepped into the garden with grand plans for a relaxing afternoon, only to find the lawn demanding its third mow this week.

Between work, school runs, and endless chores, …
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There is something very contradictory about spending years creating a home completely custom designed just for you and then filling it with objects designed for thousands of others. While all …
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When it comes to genuine home security, not all door materials perform equally, and the difference becomes obvious the moment real force is applied. Steel security doors homeowners are increasingly …
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Leasing commercial space, whether as a tenant seeking a new premises or a landlord looking to secure a reliable occupant, involves considerably more complexity than a standard residential lease. Understanding …
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Beyond the compliance requirements every pool barrier must meet, there’s genuine room for style and personal preference in how that barrier actually looks. The right pool fencing Melbourne homeowners choose …
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The switchboard is one of those parts of the home that’s easy to forget about entirely, tucked away in a cupboard or garage, right up until it starts causing problems. …
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Almost every homeowner deals with a blocked drain at some point, but the underlying causes vary far more than most people realise, and understanding them makes a real difference in …
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The most interesting transformations are often those that retain a sense of history while completely rethinking comfort, space and performance behind the scenes. In Sydney’s eastern suburbs, this luxury Randwick …
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For Melbourne cafes and restaurants, outdoor seating is often the difference between a fully booked venue and a half-empty one, but only on the days the weather cooperates. Losing that …
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Renovating a kitchen or bathroom in Brisbane involves more moving parts than most homeowners expect, and plumbing is usually the trade that can make or break your timeline. Choose well …
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