Carl Edwards
Why Most Fixed Price Contract Don’t Stay “Fixed” in Second-Storey Additions (And What Actually Does)
“Is your price fixed?” It’s one of the first questions families ask when they’re planning a second-storey addition. And it’s […]
Why Some Second-Storey Additions Never Quite Look Right
Recently, I’ve noticed people talking about homes in a new way. It often starts with a small remark, like noticing […]
5 Pricing “Pressure Points” that Sabotage Second-Storey Builds
If you’re thinking about second-storey builds, there’s a moment early on that rarely feels like a decision. It’s the moment […]
The Chain Reaction That Quietly Kills Second-Storey Projects
Most families begin a second-storey project thinking they have a good handle on the numbers. Not thinking about the chain […]
Why Quality Builders Don’t Negotiate on Price for Second-Storey Additions
“Can we negotiate the price?” People ask me this all the time. And it’s a fair question – a second-storey […]
The 7 Rules That Decide Whether Your Second-Storey Build Flies… or Drags On for Months
Over the years, I’ve been involved in a lot of second-storey builds, and the fastest ones all have one thing […]
You’re Not Tired of Your Family – You’re Tired of Living on Top of Them (Here’s How to Finally Have the Space, Sanity, and Breathing Room You All Deserve)
If your home feels crowded, noisy, or constantly on edge… you’re not imagining it. And you’re not the only one […]
The Only Type of Home Extension That Won’t Wreck Your Life
If you’ve been thinking about adding space to your home, there’s a good chance someone’s mentioned “just do a reno.” […]
What It’s Really Like Living Through a Second Storey Build
If you’re thinking about adding a second storey, there’s a good chance you’re also wondering what it’ll mean for your […]
The Three Most Expensive Words in Custom Home Building (And How Saying Them Could Cost You Six-Figures)
It sounds crazy, but one of the smartest financial moves you could make this year especially for home building… is […]
Why Up to 4 Out of 5 Dream Homes Are Never Built (And How to Make Sure Yours Is)
Most homeowners make one seemingly innocent decision that sabotages their dream home before the first brick is even laid. It […]
The Smartest $20K You’ll Ever Spend on a Two-Storey Home
For many families, building a two-storey home is the perfect way to maximise space, stay in a location you love, […]