I just love the feeling of accomplishment that comes with completing a DIY renovation project. There’s nothing quite like taking a space that’s in need of a little TLC and turning it into something beautiful and functional. Whether it’s a simple paint job or a full room re-do, the process…
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A tiny ensuite BEFORE + AFTER
The last BIG reno job is finally done at my house – this tiny ensuite. Imagine it’s the size of a caravan haha! Yes it’s that little. It measures 880mm x2700. It cost me $4,200 start to finish. The challenge was trying to find products to fit. I had to…
How to Get a Clear Renovating Vision
If you’re looking to renovate your house, you’ve probably already discovered that it’s not always easy to envision what the space could look like. If you’ve got a great vision in your head, then good for you! But if not, don’t despair because we’ve got some tips and tricks that…
RENO RULES online learning guide
Got an itch to renovate? Starting a reno but just have no idea what to tackle and how to make it all come together? Have you always wanted to renovate and don’t know where to start? No idea on budget? How to buy in a hot market, or what costs…
20 DIY Ways to Cut Costs in a Reno
Renovating a house doesn’t have to be left to the pros. Of course anything licensed like electrical, plumbing, gas and waterproofing, must be done by those licensed trades. But you’d be surprised how many ways you can cut costs to your renovation by doing it yourself. Here are just some…
DIY you can do
Demolition One of the best parts of renovating but also the messiest is the demolition. It’s the fun part that enables you to take out all your stress for the day by smashing some tiles or ripping up carpet. There is no reason as to why you can’t complete 90%…
A reno update
It’s been a wild 18 months. If you follow along often you’ll know that I’ve had some big changes… anyway, that’s not what I’m here for today because I wanted to give you an update on where I’m at with the renovations! Early this year I finished a reno on…
Let me help you with your reno!
Got an itch to renovate? Starting a reno but just have no idea what to tackle and how to make it all come together? Book your private online consult with me, receive access to the private Facebook group, get all the Reno Rules modules and you’ll be on your way…
Bathroom reno No. 2
Another bathroom reno done! This one was finished at the end of January. It wasn’t smooth sailing but I’m happy with how it turned out. There was asbestos so it was a full strip, clean and re-do just about everything. It cost a little more, but it actually wasn’t too…
I Added a Concrete Sink to the Laundry
The laundry renovation is almost done. Just some paint and a new door handle. But you can see the before photos below. The very last photo is from 2018 I think, and then some of the house had been painted in 2020 before I bought this year. It wasn’t…
Here’s 5 Tips to Consider Before You Dive in to That Renovation
1. Study It’s tough to stay unemotional when renovating a home for profit. The first thing you’ll need to do is learn about which improvements will add value based on the size, current market and who is likely to buy the home. 2. Budgeting It’s so important to stick to…
The before + after of the bar
With this house came a very ugly bar situated in a rumpus room (it was added on at some stage). This reno was done on a budget and while I thought long and hard about getting rid of it all, I just knew it would cost money with the ceiling…