How to Manage Your Own Home Build in Australia: What You Need to Know from a Builder
Building your own home is one of the biggest projects you’ll ever take on. For some people, handing everything over to a volume builder feels right. For others, the idea of having more control, more transparency and more involvement is incredibly appealing. But wanting more control and knowing how to manage a build properly are […]
Owner Builder Insurance: 8 Real Questions Answered by the Experts
If you’re building or renovating as an owner builder, owner builder insurance can be one of the most confusing and misunderstood parts of the process. Many owner builders are caught off guard when their home insurance is cancelled, online quotes are declined, or insurance is required before approvals are even issued. This article brings together […]
9 Electrical Tips for Owner Builders in Australia
Building your own home is one of the most rewarding things you can do, but it also comes with a steep learning curve. As an owner builder in Australia, one thing you can’t DIY is the electrical work. Legally, all electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician. Even though you can’t wire the […]
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 […]