Waterstruck Clinker Bricks: Traditional Craft, Made to Order
Most bricks made today are extruded — pushed through a die in a continuous ribbon and cut to…
Brick Slips: The Real Brick Look, Without the Weight
When people hear “brick slips,” they often picture a cheap imitation — a thin veneer that looks fine…
Blue Haven Pools — Smart Planning for a Perfect Pool
Sydney homeowners are rebuilding smarter — and the backyard is no longer being left to chance. As knockdown…
Elevating Coastal Living with a Modern Roof Transformation
Discover how an architectural design studio transformed a beachfront home in Mt Maunganui, North Island, New Zealand, using…
2025 Home Design Renovation of the Year Finalists
We visit the first three finalists in the Home Design Renovation of the Year Awards 2025
About Passive House
Certified Passive House residential or commercial buildings involve a set of very high-performance standards to achieve both thermal…
Survive your Renovation
Tips to help ensure your renovation project doesnâ??t send you round the bend!
A Splash of Colour – Painting
Using colour to define and decorate your outdoor room is easy with the right paint
Renovate and Recreate
A 1920s home receives a modern update in this carefully planned renovation project.
Archicentre Transformer
Archicentre architect Gayle Plunkett transforms this classic Australian heritage home in the first of a series of Win An Architect â?? exclusive to Renovate & Extend readers
Finishing Touch
Industry experts Think Brick and PGH Bricks & Pavers â?? CSR Building Products give us a nofuss rundown on this stylish finish to your outdoor space
Renovation & restoration
Our lifestyles have changed significantly over the past 200 years, but that doesnâ??t mean we canâ??t take a home built sometime in the past two centuries and transform it into a gem.
Surviving A Renovation
Renovation nightmare stories make for interesting conversation, but if you prefer to sleep well at night, be sure to do your homework before you even start