Real life renovating and building is not the same as reality TV (but how different is it?) - Episode 1 (Season 9 - KEEPING IT REAL)

Planning a renovation or new home and inspired by reality TV, YouTube and social media? You may already be aware that real life renovating and building is not the same as reality TV. But how different is it? And are you REALLY aware of how damaging and misleading it can be to your journey? I’m ne…

How Renovating and Building can be like having children | How to manage your project well - Episode 2 (Season 9 - KEEPING IT REAL)

Nervous about building or renovating? Want to manage your project well? You may be surprised to hear many say it’s like having children. This is why. A mum posted this in a Renovating Facebook group … Today I realised how much doing a renovation is like having children. It takes way more time …

Anyone can renovate or build their home (apparently) - Episode 3 (Season 9: KEEPING IT REAL)

SEASON 9 - KEEPING IT REAL EPISODE 03 - Anyone can renovate or build their home (apparently) They say anyone can build or renovate their home - can’t they? Then why does it go SO wrong for so many. Well-meaning reality TV renovating and building mentors and online experts will tell you “Anyone c…

Why naming your style can be dangerous for your project - Episode 4 (Season 9 - KEEPING IT REAL)

What style is my house? And my preferred taste? Do you find yourself asking this question when renovating or building? Everyone wants to know “What style is my house?” But naming your style can be dangerous and limiting. SHOW NOTES: One of the things I see that’s really prevalent in the world…

The Real Life cost and time of renovating and building - Episode 5 (Season 9 - KEEPING IT REAL)

The most significant differences between real life renovating and building and reality TV and online versions is COST and TIME. Why does it seem so much cheaper and faster to renovate or build in the television or online world? SHOW NOTES: I’ve been working with homeowners for almost 25 years no…

What Will Really Get Your Renovation or New Home Built? - Episode 6 (Season 9 - KEEPING IT REAL)

If you’re just wanting to get your renovation or new home built, the real life process may be disappointing for you. Why? Reality TV and online renovating / building are ALL about the build … and this is a huge departure from the time, investment and team required to make your project happen. The…

Forever Family Home building or renovating VS Flipping for Profit - Episode 7 (Season 9 - KEEPING IT REAL)

Renovating or building your forever family home is entirely different to flipping a home for profit - but not in all the ways you think. Many homeowners seek advice and guidance from reality TV and online renovating or building experts who are flipping homes for profit. It can be a misleading way…

Are you chasing the after photo? | Styling and staging are not what makes a home - Episode 8 (Season 9 - KEEPING IT REAL)

Are you chasing the after photo? Styling and staging may be seducing you to make the wrong choices for your home design. As you browse the internet, look at glossy magazines and spend hours on Pinterest, it’s easy to fall in love (and aspire to achieve) the images you see of renovation and buildin…