Your Home and Garden

A renovation code of conduct

That hackneyed phrase ‘the customer is always right’ is a bit outdated and isn’t always welcome in the renovation and building sector. Consultants and tradies alike are finally putting boundaries in place so consider this a renovation etiquette guide.

Set realistic expectations

It’s okay to be nervous about the process and upset when things don’t go to plan given your life savings and biggest asset are on the line. The thing is though, renovations don’t go to plan. If you’re working with a project

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