Smart homes – Part I: Audio systems
Sunday mornings are the best time of the week for the Empire Homes household. The delicious smell of pancakes frying […]
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The 7 questions you want to ask someone who has lived through a renovation and extension
With three young children and a dog; Phil and Dee lead a very busy lifestyle. The home they purchased was […]
5 things to do before signing a building contract
It’s probably something you’ve been considering and arranging for quite some time. All those Pinterest boards and saved Houzz photos of your dream […]
5 things to consider with your building budget
Are you like me, and glaze over when it comes to finances, budgets and just money chat in general? Luckily […]
Timber wall frames
My grandfather was a carpenter and built his own home in Melbourne in the 1940’s. This man built an entire house […]
Energy efficiency in the home
Canberra is known for it’s freezing temperatures during the winter. We’re well equipped to deal with the cold, but when […]
What does a builder do, anyway?
What do builders actually do? The specific skills and duties of a builder will depend on the size, type and […]
Renovating to sell – is it really worth it?
If you’re considering selling your home in a few years, or even sooner, we’ve got some advice below on some […]
Building a new home in Canberra – the best city in the world!
According to numbeo.com ‘Quality of Life Index’, Canberra is still sitting at the number one city- in the world! That’s […]
Home Design trends we’re excited for in 2017
2016 has almost come to an end and we’re looking forward to moving into another exciting year. We’ve seen a […]