2018

When I bought my current home it was definitely what would be described as a fixer upper. I had to completely remodel the kitchen, which wasn't much more than a shell when I moved in, but I was on a tight budget. I started learning how to do the essential work that was involved, such as installing kitchen cabinets, replacing the sink, tiling and laying wood flooring, and I felt such a strong sense of accomplishment when the work was done and I had a beautiful kitchen for a fraction of the price it would have cost to pay a professional kitchen fitter. I started this blog to share what I learned and exchange tips with other home improvement enthusiasts. I hope you enjoy my blog.

How to Add Privacy and Style to Your Home’s Patio

26 February 2018
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

You probably won't be able to enjoy your outdoor patio if you feel like you're always under the watchful eye of nosy neighbours, or if you can hear every word of a neighbour's conversation while you're outside. Adding some privacy to your patio can make it more enjoyable and more relaxing, and also allows you to bring some extra style to the space at the same time. Note a few quick tips on how to add both privacy and style to your outdoor seating area. Read More …

3 Design Tricks To Make A Small Bedroom Feel More Spacious

8 February 2018
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Modern Australian homes are stylish, well built and highly energy efficient. Unfortunately, due to small house blocks in new subdivisions, they can often feel less spacious than older style homes. This is particularly true of bedrooms, which may be smaller than is optimal to provide enough living space in the home. If your new home has bedrooms which are a little on the cosy side, you may be wondering how you can decorate rooms to make sure that you maintain an uncluttered and relatively spacious feel. Read More …

5 Tips for Choosing the Right Shower Screen

6 February 2018
 Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Shower screens give elegance to a bathroom and help keep the space clean. They can also make the bathtub easy to get into which is advantageous when accessibility is a concern. Due to their prominent placement in the bathroom, they impact its visual perception. Here are some tips to help you select the right shower screen that will make your bathroom stand out. 1.    Look at Your Bathroom Space There are various design options when it comes to shower screens. Read More …

About Me
Creating A Kitchen You Love On A Budget

When I bought my current home it was definitely what would be described as a fixer upper. I had to completely remodel the kitchen, which wasn't much more than a shell when I moved in, but I was on a tight budget. I started learning how to do the essential work that was involved, such as installing kitchen cabinets, replacing the sink, tiling and laying wood flooring, and I felt such a strong sense of accomplishment when the work was done and I had a beautiful kitchen for a fraction of the price it would have cost to pay a professional kitchen fitter. I started this blog to share what I learned and exchange tips with other home improvement enthusiasts. I hope you enjoy my blog.

Search
Tags