DIY decks and patio design
Posted at 7:31 AM | Filed Under Home Design
Outdoor living areas like decks and patios have the potential to improve the usability of your house more than you would think possible, but there are a few essential design considerations you should consider before you invest your hard earned cash.
Where is North? Orient your balcony to the North or North-East. Avoid locating decks and [...]
Housing affordability
Posted at 12:38 PM | Filed Under Home Design
My partner, a Canadian ex-pat, is convinced that most Aussies are mad. One of his reasons for this is that he believes we pay far to much for our homes.
Because he is an engineer he likes to make his point with numbers and statistics. For example,according to a report he read the average Australian family [...]
Home construction costs - just how much will they be?
Posted at 12:22 AM | Filed Under Home Design
The most common question my clients and friends ask is: “How much will my new home or renovation cost?” You would think there is an easy way to determine an answer to thus simple question, given the maturity of the construction industry, but you would be wrong.
Building professionals and architects will balk at this question [...]
Seven deadly sins of home design
Posted at 10:35 AM | Filed Under Home Design
There are seven common mistakes that people make when designing their home and here are some ways to help you avoid them.
The 1st deadly sin: Not orientating living spaces to the North.
This is the biggest mistake most people make when designing their home. There is nothing worst than living in a home that is cold [...]
