Fiona Gibson
The Cost of Building: How DO you save up to 20% on your build cost without changing a thing?
How DO you save up to 20% on your build without changing a single element of your design? You become the builder! If you have the time...
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Fiona Gibson
Mar 72 min
The Cost of Building: Construction Methods and Materials
Construction methods and materials can have a big impact on the cost of your build. Given that labour can constitute up to 40% of your...
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Fiona Gibson
Feb 281 min
The Cost of Building: Floor Area
It may seem obvious but the floor area of a home is one of the key components to the cost - the larger the house, the more materials and...
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Fiona Gibson
Feb 142 min
The Cost of Building: Am I ever going to be able to afford to build or renovate?
“I’m devastated! We just can’t afford to build our home!” It’s a cry that I’ve heard from multiple people and a few clients over the last...
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Fiona Gibson
Oct 5, 20232 min
Taking the Overwhelm out of the Approvals Process
If you're thinking of building or renovating, but feeling overwhelmed about the thought of lodging a DA, then you're not alone! This is...
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Fiona Gibson
Aug 3, 20236 min
Winter Warming - how to keep your home comfortable through the cold season
We're on the home stretch now, with only a few more weeks until Spring! We're enjoying the days getting longer and starting to feel...
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Fiona Gibson
Apr 27, 20232 min
Is now a ridiculous time to renovate or build?
To say the last 18 months has been a whirlwind would be an understatement! Countless new enquiries, many many projects, a baby...
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Fiona Gibson
Dec 23, 20213 min
A few of my Favourite Things #3
#3 CHRISTMAS EDITION - Edible Architecture What a year 2021 has been! We've been blessed with great projects and wonderful clients, and...
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Fiona Gibson
Nov 4, 20214 min
A few of my Favourite Things #2
#2 Building Materials and Products In the long-awaited (yes, it's been a few months!) second edition of my 'Favourite Things' series,...
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Fiona Gibson
Aug 6, 20213 min
A Few of my Favourite Things! #1
I had a birthday last weekend – my 40th trip around the sun! With the current restrictions I didn’t get to have a big party, so to have...
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Fiona Gibson
Jun 29, 20213 min
Family-Friendly Homes
How to Design a Home that will Adapt with your Family Being a mum to three girls, I know first-hand how the needs of your family can...
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fiona7533
Jun 11, 20213 min
Building and Bushfires: How to navigate the requirements for Bushfire Prone Land
Following the devastating bushfires of Summer 2019, many of the local Councils (including Byron Shire) have updated their Bushfire...
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fiona7533
Jun 4, 20213 min
Mould-free Living in the Northern Rivers - Is it possible?
Have you been struggling with mould in your home? Is mould-free living even possible in the Northern Rivers? I've discussed this with...
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Fiona Gibson
Jun 4, 20211 min
Don't want your New Home or Reno to cost the Earth?
Did you know that it takes on average 40 trees to build a home? And did you know that the Construction Industry in Australia contributes...
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