Posts By Jade Johansson

By the time Emily found the home she eventually bought, she’d already walked away from five others.

A cracked retaining wall in one.

Rising damp in another.

Evidence of past …
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There is something instinctive about the pull of a fireplace. Even in the most contemporary luxury home, where technology, glazing, lighting and climate control are carefully planned, fire still brings …
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The moment of handover on a custom home is often less satisfying than homeowners expect. The architectural shell looks exactly as planned, the finishes have been carefully selected, the kerb …
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Large timber beams can look great in an open living space or a large commercial building design. Heavy loads can make these massive wooden supports bend or sag over the …
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The traditional office model has changed dramatically over the last few years. Long leases, basic office fit-outs, and rigid workplace setups are increasingly being replaced by something more flexible, more …
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Luxury homes often use premium materials, high-end appliances and fixtures to make the dwelling comfortable and plush for the residents. No wonder sourcing materials for home projects from overseas has …
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You might be surprised to learn that your home could potentially be more vulnerable to termites, mice, ants, and other pests than you may have even thought. It sounds far-fetched …
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Building your own custom home is a huge win, giving you a space that totally gets your style and what you need. But once it’s all built, the real fun …
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If you’re researching a GNSS receiver, one of the biggest decisions is whether to choose a single frequency or multi-frequency system.

At first glance, they might seem similar. Both use …
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Most custom home owners think about their electrician somewhere in the middle of the build, around the time the framing is up and the conversation turns to power points and …
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Have you ever looked around your home and thought, “What small plumbing checks can I do to keep everything running all year nicely?”

If yes, you are not alone. In …
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Keeping a pool clean sounds simple, until you’re constantly fishing out leaves, brushing walls, and battling cloudy water. The good news is that modern pool cleaner systems can dramatically reduce …
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If you’re insulating a home or commercial building, you’ll often come across two terms: acoustic insulation and thermal insulation.

At first glance, they may seem similar, after all, both sit …
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For many businesses, having a presence in the Sydney CBD carries obvious appeal. A central location, premium business address, and easier access to clients can all sound attractive, but private …
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Family businesses often have a way of making success look simpler than it really was. You see the finished version – established stores, extensive ranges and customers who have been …
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It is no surprise that so many people dream about living in tropical Queensland. It is not simply the warm weather that draws people in, but the lifestyle that comes …
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Building on a narrow coastal site with significant planning constraints would be enough to force many projects into compromise. But if GIORGI’s latest North Beach residence proves anything, it is …
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International property development operates in a specific kind of tension: the asset exists in one country, the developer is often headquartered in another, the investors may be on a third …
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If you want to build a custom luxury home, it takes significant time, money, and effort to bring your vision to life. That’s because every detail, from the floor plan …
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The most memorable homes rarely look their best on the day they are finished.

Fresh paint is clean. Timber is sharp. Metal gleams. Stone appears untouched. Yet what often separates …
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