Insights & Tips Blog

When it comes to understanding the building process, it can be overwhelming trying to understand the processes and language that is often used in the industry. Read on to gain an understanding of the terms used and processes followed during the handover and move-in stage of building a new home. The Handover The handover takes place when all aspects of the building process hav ...

New homes are both a pleasure and pain to decorate. With no existing colour and your home being a blank canvas, there is nothing to distract the eye and often you are looking at a floor plan for inspiration which can make the task even that much more daunting. Here are our top tips for choosing a colour scheme for your home that you will love for years to come. Tip 1: Start w ...

The kitchen is the heart of the home - a central hub where people gather to prepare food, eat and chat. Therefore, it’s important that it is as functional and practical as it is beautiful. So while you're thinking about your house design, the below tips will help you come up with a functional and stunning kitchen. Remember that your experienced Bundaberg builder can help you if ...

A lush green carpet of lawn surrounding a home makes it seem more attractive, more impressive. But a good quality lawn can not only add to the appearance of your home, but it can also increase its value and prevent soil erosion. Here are our top tips for creating a great lawn for your new home. Planning When shaping a new lawn, avoid corners or peaks too narrow for mowing – ...

Building a new home is one of the most significant investments you will make during your lifetime. Just as you would like to see any investment protected, your new home requires management against termite attack. Many millions of dollars are spent each year by homeowners rectifying damage caused by termites. Termites will eat timber and most materials containing cellulose – t ...

Functional cabinets for practical kitchens. Let's face it ... we all spend a lot of time in our kitchen.  In fact, kitchens are normally subjected to intensive daily use. Fittings manufacturer Blum has come up with lots of great solutions to both make your life easier and to ensure your kitchen can withstand these rigours. Blum has a full range of clever cabinet solutions ...

One of the most exciting times in your life can be designing and building your new home! From what town you will live in, to what neighbourhood you decide to raise your family – the right home is a major decision. Even more important is how you and your family will use your home and ensure it fits with your lifestyle. Choosing the right layout can impact how you experience you ...

Privacy, functionality and creativity all rolled into one! Whether you are after indoor screening, outdoor screening or something a little different for your walls, EasyCraft EasyScreen is a new product that is making waves on the building front.     These screens are available in a variety of styles and sizes and can be mounted both vertically and horizontally producing ...

After the 2013 floods, it was devastating to see the damage inflicted on our beautiful town. We all watched in horror as so many local businesses and homes were overcome with water. In a time of helplessness, we at CRJ felt blessed to be working within the building industry and to be able to use our trade to both help our childrens’ school get cleaned up and to make it possibl ...

The Great Start Grant is a Queensland Government initiative to help first homeowners to get their new first home sooner. You’ll get $15,000 towards building your new house, unit or townhouse. You can even buy off the plan or choose to build a custom-designed home to perfectly suit you and your family. It’s a great time to build!