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5 Questions to Ask Before Giving Your Home a Hamptons Makeover (That Could Save You Thousands)
Right now, more homeowners than ever are rethinking their homes. Not because they want to move, but because they want to stay. The streetscape is changing. And one look at the rise of Hamptons Makeover homes tells you why.
White timber, gabled rooflines, oversized windows. They look like a breath of fresh sea air, even in the middle of suburbia. But before you start cladding your red brick beauty, there’s one question that matters most...
The Smartest $20K You’ll Ever Spend on a Two-Storey Home
For many families, building a two-storey home is the perfect...
The Smartest Way to Make Multi-Generational Living Work (Without Starting Over or Moving Out)
For many Australian families, the decision to live together across...
5 Questions to Ask Before Giving Your Home a Hamptons Makeover (That Could Save You Thousands)
Right now, more homeowners than ever are rethinking their homes....
Is Your Home Suitable For A Second Storey Addition? 3 Things To Consider Before You Design Your New Upstairs Living Space
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of...
Second Story Additions vs. Ground Floor Extensions What’s the Best Option for Your Family
Need more space but don’t want to give up your...
Knockdown-Rebuild vs Second Storey What’s the Best Option for Your Family
If your family is outgrowing your home, you’re probably weighing...
You’re Living in Chaos. Everyone’s on Top of Each Other. And You’re Wondering Could We Just Go Up
If You’re Serious About Adding a Second-Storey Addition, Ignoring These...
How To Navigate Council Approvals to Get Your Second-Storey Addition Built On-Time And On-Budget
Are you dreaming of adding more space to your home...
How to Avoid Building a Second Storey That Feels Like a Tacked-On Afterthought
Building a second storey to your home is a fantastic...
Best Renovation Strategy to Get More Space for Half the Cost – and Boost Your Home’s Value
While a full rebuild can easily push $800k, a second-storey...
The Most Common Second-Storey Renovation Mistake (When Everyone’s in Charge, Nobody is)
Homeowners call me all the time saying, 'We want kick...
4 Ways to Plan Your Second Storey Addition to Stop It from Becoming a Costly Disaster
Second storey additions when done wrong can be a nightmare....