3 Mistakes to Avoid with Soil Tests
What’s a soil test? Why do you need one before renovating or building your new home? And what are the 3 mistakes I see homeowners make that can cause extra
Designing a Slow Home with Amelia Lee and Brooke McAlary of Slow Your Home
Are you interested in Slow Home design? And bringing your own personal ‘why’ to how your home is designed, and how it helps you live? This conversation may be for
Is your designer charging you to redraw your existing floor plans?
You already have existing floor plans of your home from when it was built. But the designer wants to charge you to redraw them … and in 3D? Is this
Simple renovation ideas to change the look of a brick home
Do you have a charmless brick home you want to change the look of? Is render your only option? Here’s some inspiration … In this post, I answer a recent
Do I need Council Approval for my renovation?
I received a question from a member of the UA Community: If I’m using a licensed Building Designer to draw up my renovation plans, will I still need Council Approval?
Why shouldn’t you change paint colours on an external corner?
And just what is an external corner on your home? A quick tip here … (and pardon my messy desk!) Head here to see 5 tips on how to choose external
My #1 tip to choose the right builder for you
There’s one clear thing to look for in choosing a builder – my #1 tip here. For more info, read this blog as well.
Tips for creating a spacious (yet compact) bedroom
Some quick tips about how to plan your secondary bedrooms (ie, not the master bedroom) … and what size to make them.
Help! My neighbour is submitting plans to Council!
So your neighbours are planning to renovate or build. Or subdivide their block of land. Perhaps you get a quiet invitation for a drink and their plans (as subtle as
Choosing a good builder
A question I often hear is: “How do you choose a good builder? Or is it just luck?” I don’t believe that choosing a good builder is just luck. I recommend:
How to Design a Home: the free 5 Step E-Guide
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Hi – I’m Amelia …
With twenty years in this industry, helping hundreds of homeowners and as a client myself, I want to help you save time, money and heartache.
I believe great design makes your home feel great, and you feel great in your home.
You, the homeowner, are the key to unlocking what's possible for your home. Undercover Architect is your secret ally. The important legal info