by Belle 2
As DIYers, there are moments where procrastination gets in the way of starting that painting project. This happens to all of us! Getting started can be tough. So I asked Shaynna to share her expert tips:- Hi Shaynna, you and I are both firm believers that painting offers the biggest ‘bang for the buck’ […] Read more…
by Belle 2
So we are now 1 month into 2016!! After lots of renovating and moving over 30 years, Brett and I had given ourselves a break from upgrading our own home during 2014 and 2015, just concentrating on our investment properties. However, now it’s time to get going again. We have a few more years to […] Read more…
by Belle 2
Tanya Bianchi from The Creative Home shares her story behind a creative Renaissance Renovation, the challenges and the amazing outcome. Going solo on a renovation of a 5 bedroom house seemed to many of my friends and family members, a mammoth task. Yes, it was the whole house, yes, a had never done this kind […] Read more…
by Belle 2
Finding an unwanted house and transporting it to another location to renovate for sale or rent, is the greatest form of recycling you can do. Mr and Mrs Belle 1 have engage the services of Arthur Redhouse’s “Redhouse House Removals” located in Queensland to find Queenslander that they can relocate and renovate to create a […] Read more…
by Jenna
When a young Perth couple bought their first home they were ready for a challenge and that’s exactly what they got! The two bedroom home needed a complete overhaul and style makeover. With DIY renovation skills and a good eye for styling and design, this couple have managed to turn this house into a light, […] Read more…
by Belle 1
While looking for inspiration for my current renovation, I came across a group of like minded bloggers in the U.S. who are part of a challenge to makeover a room in 6 weeks. Linda form Calling It Home came up with idea and it was such a fun project she was swamped with participants. Knowing the […] Read more…
by Belle 1
This is an amazing transformation by Brian who showed the ability to see through all the rubbish and imagine what a renovation could do to this house. Buying the worst house in the street can certainly make you a great profit, but ensure like Brian, that you too factor in all the extra costs involved in […] Read more…
by Jenna
When the owners of this home decided on a kitchen makeover, they had a budget in mind and knew exactly the look they were after. The tired old kitchen was dated and needed a complete overhaul, but the budget didn’t allow for a complete re-design of the space, so the owners decided on keeping the original […] Read more…
by Belle 2
I once witnessed an auction where a bank was selling a house to recoup funds, after 2 brothers did the WORST RENOVATION EVER and ended in mortgage distress! The new new owners are good friends of mine. They were lucky enough to snap up the bargain of the century on that day, but wow, we all […] Read more…
by Belle 1
Well we have been very busy here renovating our Retro Cottage. So over the past 2 weeks, the boys finished off the wall linings in our unit downstairs, the electricians roughed in all the lighting and power point positions and the stairs have been installed. Outside the boys started building the top storey deck. It […] Read more…