Cooking in a new kitchen for Christmas – now doesn’t that sound just fabulous!!! Well for the lucky winner of our Christmas Kitchen Giveaway in conjunction with Haven Kitchens and our very own Rachel, who also has her own kitchen design business “Co.Kitchens”, this is an actual reality. What a prize and what a way to finish of 2021.
For such a long time it seemed like there was very little choice in the market when it came to choosing a garage door. But that, dear friends, is no longer the case! The BuildHer8 team have been working closely with 4Ddoors to choose the most stylish, practical and individually finished to suit the facade of the home garage doors for our Rathmines Project. If you are considering a new garage door then this is definitely the chat for you. There are so many things to know and love that you probably haven’t even thought of, so have a listen as Kribashini and Alex talk you through it.
Are you “loving your laundry”? It’s a place where most of us don’t like to spend time but piles of dirty laundry, especially when you have a small pile of children, is just a fact of life. So why not make the experience and the space as enjoyable and beautiful as you possibly can! Today we talk all things laundries – how to organise, store and how new technology appliances like these ones here from Samsung, can help save time and effort. PS – how lovely is this little laundry from the “South House” Rathmines Project by the BuildHer8 and designed by Rachel Collard!
With life throwing so many challenges at us these days, seeking help and guidance to help you get through it can come from a variety of different sources. One of them is a personal coach. This week on the podcast Rebeka talks to her personal coach Alexandra Andrews.
The Rathmines Project – how did we do it? That my friends, is a very good question! When you are truly passionate about what you do, it is true to say that it never seems like work. The BuildHer8 who co-funded and co-built this project were passionate from the start and through the plethora of lockdowns that Melbourne had to endure, they just tried to keep moving forward and progress the build, no matter how slow it was. Passion, perseverance and a little perspiration – that’s how we did it!!!
So close to finishing the build now, it’s time for the BuildHer8 ladies to wrap up the whole experience. What a team Alison, Ivy, Louise, Ohnmar, Priscilla and Rachel make up – along with Rebeka and Kribashini of course. Each of the lovely ladies talk about their experience on the project and what they’ve learned. One thing we know for sure, apart from gaining experience on a real live project – they’ve all become life long friends!
Don’t make a “To Do” list this summer, make a “Summer List of Maintenance Awesomeness”! The list of things to do around the house can sometimes seem endless, but maintain your home and keeping it in pristine condition will benefit you and your home in the long run! Let’s get your home maintenance sorted for the summer yeah?
We’ve talked about relationships in building before. Why they are so important to build and maintain. Building is a long term prospect, and the relationship between a builder and a client and a client and a builder needs to stand the test of time. Today on the podcast we are excited to talk to builder and developer Koray Kolege from Rubiks Cubed about this relationship from his point of view!
So you’ve got a house you want to sell and of course you’ll need to present it in the best possible light to attract the right buyer, right? Styling for sale is a thing! Making the house looking as inviting as possible by filling it with the right furniture to create the right look and feel could most definitely bump up the price at auction. Selling the dream to your future buyer and styling that house to the max is what we are chatting about today!
Buying and selling property is a serious business and not one in which you want to make a big mistake. But how do you find the right knowledge and the right team to help you do it sucessfully? Who can you trust in the property game? Let’s start by talking to someone who has a wealth of experience – Veronica Morgan.
Did you know that the best thing about the BuildHer community is that you have somewhere to ask for help. Someone else to talk to. Someone else to bounce ideas off. Someone who’s been there before and can point you in the right direction if you have questions or queries. With such a pool of knowledge between us, why would you struggle on your own when you don’t have to? Long story short… It’s ok to ask for help, and you should.
Today, we’re excited to bring you another “BuildHer Building Tale” with BuildHer Jan Jamonts. We love to hear how other BuildHers are doing it, have done it, what challenges they faced and overcame and of course the wins they had along the way. So when we saw the beautiful home that Jan helped to create in Canberra, we wanted to share!
This podcast chat with Rebeka stems from the recent installation of cladding on the Rathmines Project by the BuildHer8. Seems that there are many people not quite clear on what cladding actually is, the types available and when and where you should use it! So today we hope to clarify all of your cladding queries.
If you know BuildHer Collective at all, you’ll be well aware that we LOOOOVE all things stone. When asked if we would like to record at Melbourne Central’s pop up podcast studio we said yes. When asked if we would like to talk to Louie from Signorino, we said YES, YES, YES!!! Join Kribashini as she talks to this seasoned stone expert on today’s Building with BuildHer podcast – Let’s Talk Stone!
Thermal comfort – have you really thought about it? Today we are talking about heating and cooling for your home. The factors that can and will have an impact on it and the different systems you can use to control it so that all members of your household are catered for. We want to get it not too hot, and not too cold, but just right!
This podcast all came about from one of our members who wanted to find out a little more about HIP V. HYPE. A business set up because they have a firm belief in their responsibility to leave our cities and regions in a better condition than they found them. We talk to Director of Projects and Head of Sales, Katya Crema. The path that led to her joining the team and her passion and drive for sustainability, as shown and talked about in her latest project Ferrars & York, a development project of 22 carbon neutral apartments currently being built. Join us!
Understanding what your dream home might look like can sometimes be overwhelming. We have so many ideas and so many thoughts, it can be hard to pinpoint exactly what your style is. Today we can help though! Stockland’s new Dreamcatcher tool was developed to help you choose images (from real life projects, we might add) and save them all in one place in a style board that’s all about you and your style. Kribashini is excited to talk to Sophie about how a dream home really is within your reach in this episode of our podcast – Building with BuildHer.
We are so excited to talk to Georgia Ezra from Studio Ezra today about her work and her thoughts on how to create and craft beautiful and unique spaces. You may also have seen the gorgeous authentic, sustainable and handmade tiles she has created via Tiles of Ezra. Georgia guides her clients through the process of building and renovating, considering all aspects of interior architecture and her biggest tip… well there are so many! Enjoy.
When you’re so close to the finish line of a build or renovation and then something unexpected and totally out of your control stops you dead in your tracks… it can be hard to look on the bright side! Rebeka gives an updated in this episode of where we are at with the Rathmines project and how this 2 week pause is affecting the build. She’s looking on the bright side of life though and remembering how lucky she is to be building and doing the thing she loves!
Welcome to another exciting episode of Building with BuildHer! Today we are delighted to chat with Nicole Rosenberg from Liberty Interiors. As an Interior Decorator, Nicole is creating amazing indoor spaces amazing and has built up quite a portfolio of amazing children’s spaces that are full of delight and whimsy. How does Nicole come up with her ideas for these incredible spaces? Let’s find out!
Sometimes, apparently, the world doesn’t revolve around you – gasp!!! If you were to name some of the busiest people around, a Tradie might come to mind. They all seem to be super busy these days right? So today Kribashini talks about some of the many reasons that Tradies might not get back to you and shares hot tips about how to have a great relationship once you’ve found the right Tradie for you!
When we first spoke to Lauren a few years ago for our TalkFEST event, we were excited to learn a little more about her design background and passion for teaching others. When recently offered the popup podcast studio at Melbourne Central, we reached out to chat to Lauren again and was delighted to have her come into town and talk to Kribashini in front of a crowd of shoppers – not daunting at all!!! Talking through all of the many and varied design roles in the industry, we think you’ll gain a little more insight into all of the lingo in this chat. Enjoy!
There are indeed many things to consider when deciding on whether or not to buy a house with a pool, or install a pool in your existing home, or even if you should build a pool into a property you are developing for profit. If you’re doing it for yourself, is it something you grew up with and always wanted? Where you live may be a big determining factor. Having kids (of any age) may also be a considering factor and if you’re developing for profit, what does the buyer in that market actually want. Let’s dive into the chat with Rebeka shall we?
Lately we have been talking more and more about passive homes and passive home design. Really it’s just about building sustainably. However, it still seems that we don’t quite understand exactly what it is all about and so today we talk to an expert. Simone Schenkel helps us to demystify!
There is NOTHING we love more than paint because it’s something we all have the capacity to change and update. Our friends at Haymes Paint have just released the Colour Library Vol. 15, Awakening, and we are beyond excited to talk about it with Wendy Rennie, the Colour & Concept Manager at Haymes.
Despite having no money and no experience, our guest today did not find it a problem at all! Laura Percey saw developing as a way to provide the lifestyle that she wanted for her family and decided that she would do everything she could to pursue that dream… aka ask 1,000,000 questions!!!
When developing for profit, it’s fair to say that the end game for a build or renovation is indeed the profit you can make from it at the end. The reality is we’re not just doing it for fun (although we think there’s a LOT of fun to be had along the way)! It’s hard work, takes a lot of time and planning and with the right research from the outset, hopefully a rewarding outcome when it’s all done and dusted!
It’s true to say that in recent times, shopping online for products (all types of products) has pretty much become the new norm. Years ago however, when Scott Pendlebury set up The Renovator Store, an online platform to sell quality builidng fixtures and fittings, it was not so normal. With experience in the building game himself, Scott saw a gap in the market and an opportunity to provide quality products at amazing prices by cutting out the retailer. In this podcast episode, Rebeka and Scott chat about how it all started and how it’s all going.
How does an architect charge their fees? Another question we get asked about a lot and one Kribashini talks to in today’s Building with BuildHer podcast.
Have you met our Ivy Huang from Homes by Ivy yet? She’s a DevelopHer, a member of the BuildHer8 AND she’s also featured in a new BuildHer book!!!
You Want an Architect BUT you don’t know where to start! Finding an Architect you love and who loves you can take a little time, but when you’ve got one who understands you and can see your vision and deliver on your brief, it’s magical! We know it can be a little daunting, so we’re talking about it in today’s podcast.
Our guest today on Building with BuildHer is Samantha Wills. When she found herself at a creative impass (15 years after starting a massively successfuly global jewellery business) she made the bold and brave decision to close it and start another creative adventure. This time mentoring and educating other creative businesses and oh… writing a best selling book ‘Of Gold and Dust’. Listen in as she talks to Rebeka about the journey.
But how will you fund that reno is the question we are asking today. Because finding the funds for a renovation can be a difficult and complicated process! There are many options to consider and yes, it can be daunting. Today Rebeka takes you through some of the options to consider to make it work for you.
Developing AND Running a Complementary Business – not as uncommon as you might think and for many, can run seamlessly with your developing dream and be a continuous income stream whilst waiting for your lump sum payday. In this episode Rebeka & Kribashini talk about all of the complementary skills and businesses that can work beautifully for someone who wants to also develop for profit.
So how long does it actually take to build a house? A question we get asked a lot for sure and one we thought we’d try and answer for you in this podcast episode. Whilst every home will have it’s challenges and complexities, there are guidelines for each stage of the build. Let’s check it it!
Impressive landscapes are something that Darin Bradbury from Mint Pool and Landscape Design has developed through years of landscape experience. Get together Rebeka (who is currently studying Landscape Design) and Darin who clearly has a passion for Landscape Design and you got two people who could chat all day!
Why is Cabinetry so Expensive? Now that’s a question that we come across a lot! Well there are many reasons and many different suppliers of custom cabinetry, and in this quick stix episode of Building with BuildHer with Kribashini, she talks about her recent experience of designing and sourcing cabinetry, getting multiple quotes to compare and contrast and having realistic expectations of what you can actually afford!
Building a new business is never easy, but when it’s born from a true passion, it’s already got a good leg up. When you’re truly passionate about something, then it’s fair to say you’re invested, and Justine’s love of building has ignited something that is truly exciting in the building industry. We chat with her about it today!
Happy Healthy Homes – What Does That Mean? There’s a lot to explore when we talk about a healthy home, or as some would call it – a “low-tox” home. In this podcast episode, we explore how and why you would create such a home, share our top 7 tips to consider and areas to look out for in an existing home.
Now it’s no secret that we LOVE to build and renovate – it’s what we do. BUT, it turns out that not everyone is up for it and Paul Beavis is not a renovator! Our guest this week is a Senior Sales Consultant with Jellis Craig and after thinking that she was going to renovate the home she was living in, she very quickly realised that this was not the path for her – and that’s ok!
No matter if it’s your first time building or you’re a seasoned professional, you will no doubt know that a tradie will at some point let you down. It could be due to a any number of factors, but the whole point about it is… how are you going to deal with it? What’s your backup plan?? Who you gonna call???
In this we’re calling “No Money Down Deals”, we’re talking to Rob Flux from the Developer Network who tells us that yes – it is possible to get into property development. Even if you don’t have money for a deposit, because it’s all about thinking resourcefully. After years of experience (and a very early start in the property market), Rob shares his knowledge with us when it comes to property development.
So you’re building something totally amazing, and you’re contemplating selling it before its finished and it goes to auction. What are the upsides and downsides to this decision? What do you need to know and do to really let a potential buyer understand your vision and want to purchase it before anyone else? Let’s explore selling off the plan.
It feels like change is in the air. There’s no doubt that as Australians we have a great love of the large family home, however it seems that now a movement towards a tiny home is growing. With property prices soaring and many people feeling that they will never be able to enter the market, is now the time to consider building a tiny house? Building a tiny house… that’s the question to ponder this week on Building with Builder!
In this podcast episode on the “Ultimate Guide to Hiring a Builder”, we explore what you should be on the look out for when it comes time to find one. There’s a lot riding on getting the right one for you. Often it can feel a little overwhelming and a little daunting too yes? This being the case, we thought we’d talk about some of the important considerations you’ll need to think about when undertaking this process.
What exactly do we mean when we say “renovate and make bank” you ask? You’ve all seen beautiful homes and products from your favourite stores in beautiful homes, but did you ever think about who’s beautiful homes they were? Marketers and brands are always on the lookout for locations to photograph their products in, whether its clothing, furniture, homewares or lighting, the home they use just could be yours.Maybe they’re after something modern, maybe they’re after something older. Maybe they’re after a backyard with a clothes line and tall grass – and want to feature a new lawn mower, which means they’ll cut your grass for free! Sounds good right?
Sell for more with our insider secrets! Yes that’s right, we are talking how to step it up a notch to ensure that your home is looking tip top and at it’s very best before you sell to ensure that you get the best price possible!
This BuildHer Podcast with Samantha Sutton is such a fun one! Just like everyone else, we are also looking for inspiration and exciting renovation journeys to follow and we found one in After Hours Farm – the story of Samantha and her now fiance Sean saving / retoring / wreaking havoc on an 1860’s Michigan farmhouse (their description, not ours). We loved her story telling so much that this was another “it must go in the BuildHer Book” moment!
On the BuildHer Podcast with Jen Bishop, we talk about her super successful blog Interiors Addict and how it all started. We dispel the myth that you need to spend a whole bunch of money to actually create the home that you want AND we share loads of tips and tricks on how to change up your space without blowing out the budget. Sounds like a good chat, doesn’t it! Enjoy.
In this week’s podcast with Alison Lewis, we chat to this lovely DevelopHer about completing her Kew build and the process of selling it. This home we love for so many reasons, the warmth, the textures and Alison’s style and design sprinkled in every nook and cranny. How could it not go into our new book BuildHer?!
Building a one story vs two storey house. There are many of you out there thinking about it, and it was also a question that was sent into us for a bit of an answer, or at least some discussion. Well, in today’s BuildHer podcast we talk about the costs and considerations that you might want to think about before you make a decision on it.
Who among us is guilty of a bit of back-seat building? Yelling abuse at those naive couples on The Block? Throwing stones from their outdated, run-down glass houses?
Two corners of the globe are connecting in this BuildHer Podcast with Stephanie O’Sullivan, who lives in Dublin, Ireland. Well hello there! Tracking down good design, whether it be near or far, is something we love and will always be on the look out for. Stephanie (an Interior Designer) and partner Graham (an architect), are partners in life and in this particular development know as “Coal Lane”, we we’re excited to share this chat with you. Oh, and yes, this project is also an amazing case study in our new book BuildHer!
You know you hear about these stories, and you never think it will happen to you. Well in this week’s BuildHer Podcast with Kirstin Krauskopf, we talk through the real life story of building her dream home and what happened when her builder did go under. How she found out, how she handled it and what was the outcome? All great questions, but you’ll have to tune into this one to find out exactly what happened.
In this week’s BuildHer Podcast with Maddie Tippens, we chat to this lovely BuildHer about her most recent renovation. A renovation that we loved so much, we decided to include it in our new book BuildHer. Yes – if you didn’t know already – we wrote a book! Listen to find out more about Maddies gorgeous style.
On the BuildHer Podcast with Aaron Kyle from Build Hatch. We’re talking about sorting out the legals when building goes wrong. We chat about the avenues you can take to troubleshoot and mitigate disputes in the construction industry. Aaron has a background in the construction and mining industry. So in the podcast we hear what led him to become a mature age student and make a career change to become a construction lawyer plus so much more.
In this BuildHer podcast post pandemic episode, we’re talking supply issues and challenges. Who else has been having issues with supplies like timber? Delays from products that are coming from overseas? Sourcing our building materials might be a little more creative at the moment, but nothing we can’t handle right?
This week in our BuildHer Podcast with Dylan James, we explore the changing landscape of real estate photography and how Dylan’s own style has evolved from the time he started over 5 years ago. Join us for this chat with Dylan and Rebeka as they chat about his work, our work and exciting things coming up in the future!
This week in our BuildHer podcast with Candice Liew, we get into the guts of her first build. Candice is another fabulous BuildHer student who was lucky enough to have time to really get stuck into her build! Discover more about Candice and her building journey below in this episode of Building with BuildHer!
Anyone who has designed, built or developed a property knows that there’s a whole lot of work that goes on behind the scenes. It’s not just about laying the foundation or getting the frame up,
We’re diving into the secret world of development today with a man who’s passionate about the industry and knows his market inside out. In this episode, Rebeka chats with Nat Ajro from Ajro Property Group,
We love talking to people in the building industry about creating beautiful things and today we’re joined by the very talented stylist and seasoned renovator, Eve Gunson from Dot + Pop.
We always love hearing from our BuildHers and DevelopHers to find out what they’re up to. There are no many amazing women undertaking challenging projects and it’s an honour for us to be involved in their journeys.
We recently held a workshop where there was an overwhelming show of hands when we asked if any women felt uncomfortable in the building industry. And at BuildHer, we think that’s just not good enough.
For a lot of people, the property dream is building and developing for profit on the side. Settlement day can be life-changing for those whose projects run smoothly, but not every project goes according to plan.
Did you know that straw is the world’s biggest waste material? Perhaps it’s news to you that it’s cheaper to produce a recycled can than it is to make a new one from raw material.
You know what we’d like? To walk around site looking fabulous, feeling comfortable and complying with PPE requirements at the same time. We don’t think that’s too much to ask and with loads of site visit experience up our workwear sleeves
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