Five Mini Renovation Projects you can do in a Weekend

It’s easy to underestimate how long it will take to finish a project or you make the mistake of starting too many at once, leaving your house looking more like a construction site. However, not every DIY task needs to be a lengthy process. In fact, there are plenty of projects you can take on that will only require a free weekend and some DIY willpower.

DIYAlice Pearson7 November 2019kiwibank, property, projects, DIY, fireplace, window seat, wallpaper, landscapingComment

Landscape Design with A Spa Pool

Our Charmer in Alexandra has a large outdoor space and the opportunity for a complete makeover. We were determined to make a great family outdoor living and entertaining area, with our spa an integral part of this space. By using good planning to optimise the space we had and being able to include everything we wanted. With the goal of making all areas feeling integrated and complementing each other.

Tips and Tricks for the Great Outdoors

What is the No. 1 mistake people make when setting up their outdoor space? What should everyone get to transform their outdoor space? What are your top three tips for people setting up their outdoor space? How do I make my outdoor space an extension of my home?We recently answered some questions about renovating and updating exterior areas. Here are some general tips and tricks for making the most of your outdoor space.

Alice Pearson31 March 2017outdoors, outdoor reno, exterior colour, exterior, landscaping, planning, designComment

Designing in the Great Outdoors

What makes a great outdoor space? Designing and renovating our exterior has made us think long and hard about this. Is it indoor-outdoor flow? Is it privacy so you can sit around a brazier at night, or a big deck that you can impress your friends with and have those summer parties on. The more I think about this the less I believe that there is a single right answer. Rather it depends on how you want to use it, what you place a priority on, how it works in relation to your house and property and what you see value in.

Caleb Pearson16 March 2017outdoor reno, outdoors, DYI, deck design, deck, landscapingComment

Planning for the Great Outdoors

Ever since our time on the Block we have grown a passion for landscaping and working outdoors. It was on that project we got to design, plan and deliver an outdoor space for the first time – and learnt how well planned outdoor spaces can complete a home. Having a clear brief before you start your design and construction will make sure that you get the most from your outdoor space. With our brief and wish list being a year in the making - we have been able to work out exactly what we want to get out of our outdoor project and creating the best outcome for our family

Alice Pearson8 March 2017Rapid Reno, renovation, outdoors, outdoor reno, Before Pictures, landscapingComment

Get more Room

Landscaping is more than just planting, you can create extra room to live and play.

DIYAlice Pearson15 March 2015Renovation, renovate, outdoors, landscaping, The Block NZ, pearsonandprojects, aliceandcaleb, theblocknzComment

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