How Wine Rooms Add Value to Modern Homes
If you’re building or renovating a home, you might have already noticed that features combining form and function are at the forefront of today’s designs. A wine room is one feature gaining popularity among owner-builders and homeowners alike. It offers a stylish yet practical way to store and display wine, while also contributing to the […]
How to Hire the Right Plumber for Your Build
In Part 3, we explored the must-know plumbing regulations that every owner builder should understand before construction begins. Now, in this final instalment of our 4-part plumbing series, it’s all about working with your plumber. Nathan shares the key things to look for when hiring, how to read between the lines of a quote, and […]
Plumbing Rules: What You Must Know Before You Build
In Part 2 of our plumbing series, we looked at the most common plumbing mistakes owner builders make once construction is underway and how to avoid them. Now in Part 3, it’s time to talk rules, permits, and compliance. Yep, the paperwork part. But before you zone out, hear us out. Understanding plumbing regulations isn’t […]
5 Common Plumbing Mistakes Owner Builders Make (And How to Avoid Them)
In Part 1 of our plumbing series, we covered the key design and planning decisions every owner builder should make before construction starts. In this second blog, we dive into what can go wrong once plumbing work begins. From rough-in blunders to last-minute fixture swaps, Nathan Rich from KNR Plumbing (yep, a real licensed plumber) […]
Plumbing Basics for Owner Builders – What You Need to Know
If you’re an Australian owner builder gearing up for a new home or reno, plumbing probably isn’t the first thing on your mind but it should be because understanding the basics of plumbing can help you make smarter decisions during the design phase. In this first blog of our 4-part series, we chat with licensed […]
How the 7-Star Energy Rating Is Shaping Shed House Design
Welcome to the final article of our shed house series! In Article 1, we explored how shed homes have evolved from basic structures into modern, stylish living spaces. Then in Article 2, we discussed the range of materials you can choose, cutting-edge steel products like SharpLine and Bondor, and how compliance standards have shaped these […]
Shed House Design Elements for a Modern Home
In the first article of this three-part series, we uncovered what a shed house truly is – also referred to as a “modern home” and “modern shed home”. We explored how these structures blend the practicality of a standard shed with all the features needed for comfortable living. In this second article, we’re taking a […]
What is a Shed House?
I recently had a fantastic chat with Steven Spies from Precision Steel Framing, diving into the world of shed houses! Steven brings over 20 years of industry experience to the table, and he was incredibly generous with his time and sharing his expertise. There was so much gold in our conversation that we’ve split it […]
How Importing from China can Transform the Owner Builder Experience
I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Rebecca Hann-Patterson, co-founder of Ship-Your-Reno with the goal of helping owner builder’s to understand the ins and outs of importing from China. What started as a cost-saving renovation in 2013 quickly became a business helping builders and owner builders import high-quality, affordable materials that meet Australian standards. […]
Can an Owner Builder Build a Townhouse?
This question, along with – can an owner builder build a duplex – comes up quite often and the short, straight to the point answer is no! HOWEVER. It’s a perfect example of when you should contact your state government body that issues owner builder permits. WHY? Because the rules for owner building differ by […]