There’s no question that house flipping can be a very lucrative investment. In fact, RealtyTrac’s Quarterly Home Flipping Report showed that in 2016, investors earned an average of well over $US60,000 before expenses per flip! While there is not much property flipping research in Australia, according to Core Logic, nearly 90% of all flips during […]
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Many homeowners dream of changing their kitchen. There are various reasons ranging from poor functionality, change of trend, purchasing or selling a home. In fact, according to the 2018 Houzz Kitchen Trends Study 37% of people who renovated their kitchen was because they “can no longer stand the old kitchen”. This diy kitchen before and
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Many renovators are attracted to a flat pack kitchen with the knowledge that it can save $1000’s. This trend is increasingly popular with diy renovators and a flat pack kitchen has now evolved into high-quality kitchen offering to produce an outstanding luxe result. There is no need to sacrifice trend or quality to tailor to
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DIY’ers are taking advantage turning tired properties into cash! There’s no doubt “The Fixer Upper”, “Selling Houses Australia” and “The Block” have inspired many hopefuls to take on a diy renovations saving money by doing it themselves. It has become another form of cash flow and is especially prevalent in Melbourne. Here is one example
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Have you been dreaming of replacing your ugly duckling kitchen but you are on a budget? One of our latest Kitchen Shack projects in Brighton, Melbourne has done just that. Although this kitchen was still functioning as you can see it was dated not only by the old-fashioned timber that was once the rage, but
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How do you design a kitchen using the Work Triangle? While it’s important to keep the principles of the work triangle in mind, you must adapt it to suit the way you live, cook and the appliances you use. The ideal design is one that blends the concept of zones and triangles to create an
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This renovated Victorian home in Balaclava was a sight for sore eyes prior to the complete diy kitchen makeover. A new owner recently purchased this Victorian home in Balaclava and wanted to transform it for sale. Luckily for us the kitchen was in the perfect spot to encapsulate the light from the nearby window (which
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Having ordered a DIY kitchen, you’ve already saved thousands of dollars. Our last post covered how to prepare for a kitchen renovation, the next step is to organise the removal of the old kitchen in a cost-effective and safe way. Once the kitchen is ordered, you have completed a big part of your new kitchen
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For all the DIYers out there we’re sure The Block is being watched with great interest to gather ideas. The recent Laundry Reveal on The Block displayed some elegant and unique laundry spaces. Let’s be honest who doesn’t love a well-designed laundry? An area where the pile of laundry is hidden behind closed doors. Extra
Small kitchens can be a design challenge especially when everyone wants lots of storage and the latest styles. Here are a few tips to consider so you can capitalise on your small kitchen space. 1. Choose light coloured kitchen cabinets Dark colours can close in your kitchen space creating the illusion of a small kitchen.
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