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A dated home in a dream location
Dallas and Nick, a young couple from Queensland, are faced with the question of whether they should renovate their home or knock it down and rebuild.
A lot to love, but they’ve run out of space
In the second episode of the season, Jesse and Mel face off against fellow Victorians Bec and George to help Sarah and Damon along with their two boys, baby girl, and beloved family bulldog, Chelsea to decide should they Renovate or Rebuild.
A Split-Level Home They've Simply Outgrown
This week we meet a lovely young family from New Lambton Heights, a suburb 9 kilometres west of Newcastle’s central business district.
A Cramped Mid-Century Modern Coastal Crib
In this episode, we head to the picturesque Sunshine Coast suburb of Currimundi, a coastal region that has experienced its fair share of extreme weather events, from drought to bushfires and now floods.
Efficient Home Design Hacks
Living in Style
A common question that we hear from homeowners is “should we renovate or rebuild?”.
We know that making this decision can be daunting because there are so many decisions to make. But whether your style is modern, industrial, mid-century or your own unique style in each episode our teams will take you through the 4 key steps you should think about for any renovation or rebuild to make sure your home is healthy, efficient and comfortable.
Step 1 – Design for Where You Live
Australia’s a big country with wide range of climate types, so it it’s important to design your home to suit the region where you live to make it comfortable and cost effective to run.
Step 2 – Think about Orientation and Flow
When it comes to making your home comfortable, one of the most important things to get right is to orientate the building to make the most of sun when you want warmth, and shade when you don’t.
Step 3 – Get the Building Shell Right
Like your favourite clothes the outside of your home (building shell) has to stylish and keep you dry, comfortable, and protect you from the elements
Step 4 - Make it Efficient
The final step is to make sure you are not wasting money on energy by making your home efficent by selecting the right appliances, heating and cooling, and generating your own energy with solar.
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