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3 Mistakes to Avoid When Custom Building
Building your first home is an exciting journey, yet it can also be overwhelming and daunting for some. We often hear stories of home builds gone wrong, or blowing out of budget as construction progresses and turns into a nightmare. However, with the right mindset and...
The Benefits of Custom Design & Build
When it comes to buying your own home, the first choice you’ll have make is often whether to buy an existing home, or build one. Many factors come into the decision, as it can depend on the location and your lifestyle needs. While it may seem like an easy option to...
Tips for Bathroom Designs and Trends
Did you know, we spend on average over 2 years* of our lifetime in the Bathroom? The bathroom is one of the most frequented rooms in the home! Whether you are building a new home or looking at renovating, here are some design ideas to make the time in your bathroom...
Custom Designed Kitchens
The kitchen is more than a practical space to prepare your meals, often, it is called the “Heart of a Home” and arguably one of the most important areas of your home. Whether you are looking at building your home or home renovation, how a Kitchen is designed can...
Why Your Builder Should Charge for Quoting
For most of us, building our dream home is one of the biggest decisions we’ll make in life. It is an exciting journey and process that involves intricate and detailed planning to ensure a smooth and successful outcome. Before you begin, your builder should provide you...
De-Mystifying Builders’ Jargon – 3 Key Pricing Components Explained
From updating software to signing up for a new account, it is not surprising that many of us tend to skim through the ‘Fine Print’ in agreements, especially when you have pages of seemingly dull and incomprehensible text to get through!
Don’t want to move? (But you’ve outgrown your home)
There is undoubtedly no better feeling than witnessing your dream home project coming true. But, the most common mistake most homeowners tend to make is to rush. They suddenly jump to the construction process before they are even properly ready. Being in the industry...
Building a Custom Home? 6 Pre-Construction Tips from Smart Reno Experts
There is undoubtedly no better feeling than witnessing your dream home project coming true. But, the most common mistake most homeowners tend to make is to rush. They suddenly jump to the construction process before they are even properly ready. Being in the industry...
5 Things to Consider When You Plan for an Open Plan Living Extension
It is often said that an object placed under the eye will appear differently if the same thing is put above it. Same is the case with an enclosed space. The real ambience and the essence of the objects placed in the room will look very different in an open area. What...