July 30th, 2020
The materials we build with have changed a great deal over the years. They have become stronger, lighter, more durable and cheaper to make; factors which have led to a resurgence in many building-related industries such as the manufacture of kit home
Continue reading >July 20th, 2020
Kit homes can either be built with bearer and joist construction or with a concrete slab foundation, making them suitable to erect on most building sites. If you choose to have a slab and you opt to do it yourself, this article covers the basics of l
Continue reading >July 15th, 2020
The cost of building a home varies dramatically, and it’s not just because of size. While large properties and small properties will obviously have different costs associated with the build, factors pertaining to location, soil quality and the
Continue reading >July 1st, 2020
Having made the decision to build your dream house, you would have realised by now that there are a lot of decisions to make along the way. Therefore, somewhere along the line you will need to make a choice between steel or timber frames. Should yo
Continue reading >May 30th, 2020
Fancy yourself a DIY master around the house? Looking to upgrade your renovation skills to home building skills? If you said yes to these, then becoming an owner/builder might just be for you. With the advent of TV shows such as The Block, Renovat
Continue reading >May 15th, 2020
Considering buying off the plan? You’re not alone! Whilst it may seem like a strange concept to buy a house that doesn’t exist yet, there are many advantages to this course of homeownership. These benefits explain why the kit home path is growi
Continue reading >April 22nd, 2020
Constructing a new home is exciting. You’ll be making a lot of decisions on details like the layout of your spaces and the colours of your walls. Every little detail adds to the final property you end up with, so you’ll want to carefully consid
Continue reading >March 21st, 2020
Building your home from the ground up is the only way to end up with a house that contains the exact features you want; but first, you need to have a floor plan. The floor plan is the central element in the design process, when you’re translating
Continue reading >March 14th, 2020
While in the past kitchens tended to be for cooking only, they’re now also hubs for living and family gatherings. Modern kitchens rival the living room for the amount of time we spend in them. Since it’s such a heavily used space, design is a c
Continue reading >December 14th, 2019
When you purchase a home, you often don’t think about your future requirements. Excited by your current circumstances, it’s easy to get swept up and fall in love with a home that might not fit with your lifestyle later on. Letâ
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