Every time we open the doors to a new intake of Reno School, I get such a buzz when our new students jump into the Facebook Community and share their upcoming projects. Along with many dated family homes crying out for some TLC and empty blocks, waiting for new homes to be built, we’ve seen it all. From an Italian style villa in the Loire Valley to a shipping container turned holiday retreat in Vanuatu and a vintage caravan named Dolly.
Read MoreIf your heart (and your Vision Board) are telling you that your dream home is an all-white wonderland but your head is screaming “NO!” – what’s a girl to do?!
Read MoreSubway tiles really are that versatile! They got their name from the iconic ceramic wall tiles used in New York Subway Stations in the 1920s, then made their way into residential projects and still continue to be a popular choice today.
Read MoreI’ve been renovating for a long time. It’s in my family’s blood. We used to renovate and flip houses together. I loved renovating so much that my mate and I decided to start doing it full time.
Read MoreAfter nearly a month of bunkering down at home, some silver linings of the COVID-19 crisis are starting to emerge. We’re slowing our pace of life, spending quality time with our families and the DIY jobs we’ve put off for years are finally getting done!
Read MoreIt’s no secret that we love a good renovation. We’re passionate about turning neighbourhood ugly ducklings into beautiful swans. But we’ll happily admit that not every house is ripe for renovation and that in fact, some are much more suited for detonation!
Read MoreRemember the family of five who handed us their budget and their keys and, six months later, we handed them back a fully renovated house? #house11 #colourmehamptons
We checked back in with Mum, Aimee, to see how she and her family have settled in to their ‘new’ home.
Read MoreIf your bathroom is in need of a cosmetic makeover, this is one revamp you don’t want to miss! We show you HOW you can totally transform a bathroom with the power of paint! And guess what? You can do (most of it!) yourself over a weekend.
Read MoreHands up if your kitchen is in dire need of a makeover 🙋♀️ Perhaps you don’t have the budget to rip everything out and start from scratch? Or maybe the cabinetry is still in good nick and just needs a coat of paint to bring it into the current decade? If this sounds familiar, here’s a kitchen makeover you won’t want to miss! #dotrythisathome
Read MoreAre you confused about which paint to use where? Getting your head in a spin over high gloss, low sheen, enamel and water based?! Look no further, here’s our go-to guide on which type of paint we use where. And why!
Read MoreIt seems that you guys love seeing the transformations from eyesore to eye candy in the blink of an eye. And we do too! You get all the fun of seeing ugly transform to uber-gorgeous, without all the hard work in between.
Read MoreYou’ll be kicking yourself if you miss this FREE 30 MINUTE TUTORIAL! I don't mean to alarm you, but the #1 thing that can get your stomach churning when building or renovating is the potential for a budget blowout!! It doesn't matter how big or small your project is. It doesn't matter if you've got $5k or $5m to spend.... everyone worries about their budget. And so they damn well should! It's a large chunk of money (sometimes your life savings) and you're going to spend it all on something you have little experience in. For many, it will be their FIRST TIME renovating or building anything. Now THAT is a pretty scary scenario.
Read MoreWhen Lans told me that she’d upgraded her pool to a new Mineral Swim system, just in time for summer, I could think of no better excuse to give her pool area a mini makeover too. It had been a few years since we last styled the space and with a long hot Sydney summer ahead of us, a revamp would be a great way to see Lana’s prized pool area into a new decade. Here’s what we did to spruce up her pool deck
Read MoreIf you ask me what I’m passionate about, I’m quick to rattle off “my family (including #befreythebunny), my work… and my pool”. Yep, that’s right, I’ve always been slightly obsessed with my pool. Looking down on it from my office window always makes me feel happy and relaxed and it’s the first place my family and I escape to for R&R together.
Read MoreWith Christmas just around the corner, we asked Bonnie to show us how she sets a table for a special occasion. She makes it looks so simple, but so beautiful!
I’m not known for my culinary skills, but I’m sure that even I can pull of this setting for my family this Christmas! *watches video on repeat*
Read MoreUp until now we’ve tried to avoid the bath over shower scenario. We’d prefer to keep them separate wherever possible. But, when push comes to shove and your main bathroom is only 2.3 x 1.9 metres and the family want a bath… panic! #justjoking
This was the smallest main bathroom we’ve renovated yet, so we embraced it like a puzzle and found that, with a bit of shuffling, we could make all the pieces fit. Even if that meant putting the shower over the bath.
Read MoreHey Gang, tonight’s Episode is our FINAL FLING at House 11! #timeflieswhenyourehavingfunAre you ready for a backyard blitz?! We had our work cut out to transform the huge outdoor area into a suburban oasis but BOY, wait ‘til you see what we fitted in! #newpool #firepit #basketballcourt #bar
And then there’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for… you’ll see the owners’ reactions as they see their new home for the very first time.
Read MoreUp until now we’ve tried to avoid the bath over shower scenario. We’d prefer to keep them separate wherever possible. But, when push comes to shove and your main bathroom is only 2.3 x 1.9 metres and the family want a bath… panic! #justjoking
This was the smallest main bathroom we’ve renovated yet, so we embraced it like a puzzle and found that, with a bit of shuffling, we could make all the pieces fit. Even if that meant putting the shower over the bath.
Read MoreAre you ready for an epic showdown? The contenders are lined up to fight it out for top honours in our first ever Battle of Bedrooms.
There are three kid’s bedrooms, all vying for top prize in three categories - Colour, Furniture and Styling/Details – and YOU choose the winner!
Read MoreCalling all colour lovers… this episode’s for you!
Follow us upstairs as we reveal all three kids’ bedrooms, each with their own unique pop of colour. If you’ve been liking the built-in bench seats in this house you’re going to LOVE the built-in beds! And there’s panelling for days. Bon had her work cut out designing the kid’s bathroom. It’s possibly our smallest main bathroom yet and after seeing her shuffling the layout we think she’ll have no trouble with her son’s Rubik’s Cube.
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