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About to do a home improvement or house renovation project? We’ve got advice and ideas for construction, kitchen design and bathroom renovations to help you out
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Comprehensive renovation creates a modern-functioning home with all the character of a grand historic villa

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6 renovations that can increase the resale value of your house
Anyone who's dabbled in the property market understands that even small renovations can mean big gains in the sale price of your home. Here are 6 renovations you may want to consider
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From 1950s bach to contemporary stand-out

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Home renovation involves addition of incredible pool

When overhauling this home, the architects chose to go smaller – not bigger

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Give your bathroom the 5-star treatment
It’s a fact of life – we all spend a lot of time in the bathroom. So why wouldn’t you want one that looks amazing and best fits your needs?A bathroom overhaul can be expensive complicated. But it does...
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How to transform your living space in 7 easy steps
Dakota Murphey has put together a step-by-step guide to help you get rid of the old and bring in the new in your living room
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How to update your kitchen without spending a fortune
Forget replacing cabinets and tearing up the floors – with a few small changes, you can make your kitchen feel like new
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Large open spaces
This home renovation emphasises natural materials and sustainability with the wrap-around living area feature in recycled wood left over from the upgrade
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Zero to hero

Even when you know a renovation is essential, it's not always easy to work out exactly how, what or where to make changes to improve your home. See Brian Jones Architectural home renovation.

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A place in history

Once the home of Australia's first female lawyer, this heritage-listed property has been rebuilt to better suit the needs of a growing family See more

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