Home Magazine Oct 16 by PerthNow

October 16-22, 2011

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SANDRA PETERSON home editor

build Alkimos by In-Vogue

expert advice Chances are your home is your biggest asset, so take great care when renovating it

build Darlington by MyGen Homes

home help Shannon Lush’s simple way to eradicate head lice

renovation: before & after Restoring character to a 1920s home in the heart of Mount Lawley

renovation: before & after How a small, dark cottage was transformed into a spacious, light-filled family home

renovation: before & after Not a single room was left untouched when this Floreat abode was overhauled

renovation: before & after Rising to the challenge of ticking all the “to do” boxes on a century-old South Fremantle home

master builders Renovation costs can vary dramatically

diy products Handy gadgets for the DIY enthusiast in your life

features editor Di Sattler Tel: 9326 9559 / Fax: 9326 9411 email: sattlerd@sundaytimes.newsltd.com.au

Chris Ferreira, the director of Landcare Solutions and the Great Gardens program, practises what he preaches

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feature writer Kristy Symonds Tel: 9326 9549 email: symondsk@sundaytimes.newsltd.com.au HOME

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designer Michael Moralee

production Saliya Goonewardene, Martin Saxon

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advertising Jamie Grindley Tel: 9326 9219 email: grindleyj@sundaytimes.newsltd.com.au Thelma Sims Tel: 9326 9225 email: simst@sundaytimes.newsltd.com.au

our cover Addstyle Master Builders renovated this Mount Lawley residence. Photographer: Silvertone Photography

renovations & extensions This week’s cover story showcases what is arguably one of the best houses on one of Mount Lawley’s most soughtafter streets. Its owners have Addstyle Master Builders to thank for giving their now dashing domain such a prestigious, new lease of life. The multi-award-winning builders worked tirelessly to rectify the mistakes made when the 1920s residence was unsympathetically renovated in the ’70s and to create the picturesque dream home that stops passers-by in their tracks today. Feast your eyes on Page 12.

Designs for people who have earned a little more style

gardening Reusing the water from your kitchen, bathroom and/or laundry in your garden is great for the environment and your hip pocket

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home editor Sandra Peterson Tel: 9326 9539 / Fax: 9326 9411 email: petersons@sundaytimes.newsltd.com.au

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OOKING for a heap of features under the one roof? The Alkimos by In-Vogue certainly fits the bill. Built as last year’s Peet Telethon Home at Shorehaven by In-Vogue, the home is currently the builder’s biggest showcase of ideas. When the home was auctioned last October, the new owners took up In-Vogue’s offer to lease it back so that it could be used as a display. “It’s not something we do all the time with a Telethon home but we thought this one was rather unique,” says Jim Ilias, general manager at Residential Building WA. “We were that happy with the design and had that much great feedback about the home that we thought it would be great to keep it on display to show people what we are able to do.” In-Vogue, part of the Residential Building WA group of companies, created a stunning four-bedroom, three-bathroom home on an elevated block in Alkimos and packed it with inspirational features, fixtures and fittings. There’s a servery window from the kitchen to the alfresco, a fireplace in the upstairs sitting room, built-in bookcases to create a library, timber-look bathroom floor tiles, deco-style doors and a vast square island bench in the kitchen. Green features include a 1.5kW solar PV system, a solar hot-water system, a solarpowered roof ventilation system, and solar tubes that deliver an extra burst of daylight to the kitchen and dressing room. Featuring the full Telethon specification as displayed and carrying a price tag of just under $650,000, the home has become In-Vogue’s top-of-the-range display. It can, however, be built from $551,915 based on In-Vogue’s standard specification. “The Alkimos was designed for a family, with a good family feel to it on a good-sized block where we were able to cater for various family units,” Jim says. “The zoning is typical of what we do, with great separation between the parents and the kids.” Jim says the Alkimos demonstrates the most popular bedroom configuration, with the master bedroom and two kids’ bedrooms upstairs. “Then there’s a fourth bedroom downstairs

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It pays to get professional advice when planning a renovation, says Addstyle Master Builders managing director Robert Travers

PRING is nature’s way of reminding us that renovations to the family home can no longer be put off. We have sat in front of the television over the winter period and marveled at all the do-it-yourself enthusiasts turning the proverbial sow’s ear into a gleaming, modern silk purse. Beware! Take time to think this through. Let’s not forget that we are dealing with the family’s most valuable asset – the home. It’s all very well buying a few pots of paint and giving the front fence the once over as it’s always quite possible to get a professional painter in later, if necessary, to try to make your effort look presentable. However, if you are considering doing something just a little more adventurous, be careful. Remember the old adage: “If it’s worth doing, then it’s worth doing well.” So many thousands of dollars are wasted on renovations when the ﬁrst priority of the prospective renovator is to save money and to get the work done as cheaply as possible. It’s certainly not saving money if the completed project looks like a dog’s breakfast. Spending money on your most valuable asset needs lots of thought and common sense. Whatever you intend to do, speak to an expert.

There are a number of companies in Perth that specialise in home renovations and most employ experienced design consultants. The consultant’s first visit, which is generally free, will be at your home where they can listen to your ideas and advise you what is feasible and give you an accurate indication of the likely costs. It’s also quite normal for the design consultant to give you ideas of their own for your consideration. This is a fantastic service and can certainly let you know whether your ideas and budget are realistic or not. Generally, specialist home renovation companies provide a total service, which includes a full design service, as well as all plans, elevations and specifications. They will also ensure everything is approved through the local planning and building licence authorities. If done correctly, modern renovation work, especially in areas such as the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry, will add thousands of dollars to the value of a home. If not done properly, it can be a financial and logistical nightmare. Don’t try and save money by cutting corners by buying cheap goods such as cabinets, tapware or tiles. Always look for good quality

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Shannon’s tip of the week The easy way to get rid of head lice is to wash your child’s hair in orange juice. Freshly squeezed juice is best, but you can use bottled juice. Just make sure it is unsweetened orange juice. Strain the juice through a sieve to remove any particles (or else they will get caught in the comb). Pour the juice through the child’s hair until it is thoroughly wet from the crown to tips. Orange juice kills the live lice and makes the nits (eggs) slide easily from the hair. While the hair is still wet with the orange juice, use a nit comb to comb out the nits and dead lice. They’ll slide down the hair.

Prevention is always better than cure and a couple of drops of tea tree oil added to bathwater and put on hairbrushes is a great preventative measure. This solution does not burn the child’s head and head lice do not become immune to this treatment. An alternative, very effective preventative is a light spray with Paralice each morning before they leave for school. Unfortunately, I have found that head lice become immune to most of the commercially available chemical preparations, one by one. So this means you can end up using one product after

Many parents get annoyed if a few days later the lice come back because they think the child is being reinfected, no matter what kind of removal process is used. This isn’t actually accurate. It’s simply that some of the nits, which are right against the scalp, cannot be removed easily. A nit comb can’t get in between those nits that are right on the scalp. About four days later, the hair will grow sufficiently for those eggs to hatch. If you use the lice comb to comb through the hair each day for four days, you will find you have eradicated the infestation completely.

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Thanks for all your great questions this week. Keep them coming and keep them specific. To work out how to remove a stain, I need three pieces of information. I need to know what the stain is made of; what surface it’s on (Is there a varnish? What is the topmost surface that the stain is affecting?); and what, if anything, you’ve already tried to remove it. Each thing you try changes the chemical composition of the stain. Include a photograph if you can. Photographs really help the stain diagnosis. Don’t forget, alternative recycling questions are also welcome.

My son has mites in the house. I think they have come from two pet rats. His family will not have it and say they are bird mites. The house has been sprayed with every concoction known to man and they still have them. My daughter-in-law and the children are living at her brother’s house and they have taken them (the mites) there. They have thrown away clothing, furniture, bedding, toys, books – they have practically nothing left.

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another trying to find the one that your local lice are not immune to. The most important thing to remember, no matter which solution you use, is that you must comb out all of the nits. You do not have to wash bedding, etc. Lice only manage to live on the human head – they are not transferred to soft furnishings and garments. A good thing to remember is that nits are not spread by children with dirty hair or clean hair or any other criteria. When a child with nits sits close enough to another child, the lice are able to hop the short distance between them.

they be professionally removed. And it is quite likely that they are bird mites if they are this persistent. Once the little blighters have been eradicated it is a very good idea to check all of the eaves for places where birds can nest and block them up. Good luck and you have me itching in sympathy.

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I assume you mean a normal colouring in Texta. A If this is the case, all you need to do is wipe over the surface with a little methylated spirits on a pair of

My five-year-old granddaughter has drawn two smiley faces on my television cabinet, which is made of light coloured wood. She used black Texta to make the drawings. Can you please tell me how to remove these drawings?

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GLORY DAYS RETURN Addstyle Master Builders restored this 1920s home in Mount Lawley to its pristine state and added a second storey to give the owners the extra space they were looking for

HEN it comes to home building and renovation, the 1970s have a lot to answer for. It was in this decade that a charming 1920s Mount Lawley home had its character features completely altered and removed, to the point that it was totally unrecognisable. Fast-forward a few decades and the new owners of the property decided to enlist the help of Addstyle Master Builders to restore its historic charm and character, while also adding extra bedrooms and living space. “In the 1970s the face brick had been rendered and painted and the verandas paved in concrete, so very high up on the list for the clients was bringing back all of the original characteristics and addressing the street appeal,” says Simon Pullen, Addstyle’s senior design consultant. The existing painted brick and rendered

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single-storey home comprised three bedrooms, a study and two bathrooms. To create more living space, a second storey was added. “The existing main bedroom’s dressing room was utilised to form the new stair and void area to the new upper level brick-veneer addition,” Simon says. “The wide jarrah staircase arrives at the second-storey lobby and study area that separates the new main bedroom, ensuite and dressing room. The spacious parents’ lounge room opens to a wraparound balcony.” The end result is a family home with ﬁve bedrooms, a study/guest bedroom and three bathrooms, not to mention a greatly improved Federation-style facade that has restored the original character of the home. “All the veranda brick piers and columns were removed and new verandas with timber posts and timber balustrades were incorporated into the works,” Simon says.

The home’s character has also been meticulously restored internally, with the installation of wide floorboards, coffered ceilings, new skirtings and architraves, ornate cornices and timber colonial glazed windows and doors. “The owners have not compromised on quality in fittings and fixtures and have trusted and worked closely with the builders to achieve an excellent result,” Simon says. From ornate cornices to ceiling roses, nothing has been overlooked. “This home is arguably the best house on one of Mount Lawley’s finest streets,” Simon says. Lisa Shearon

The Mount Lawley home renovated by Addstyle Master Builders. Pictures: Silvertone Photography

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DOUBLE DOSE OF CHARM When the owners bought this 1950s cottage nine years ago, they knew there would have to be changes at some point, and when the time finally came their main demand of Dale Alcock Home Improvement was to blend the old with the new

HAT was once a dark and squeezy 1950s cottage in Mosman Park is now an elegant light-filled family home for ﬁve. Dale Alcock Home Improvement more than doubled the size of the original three-bedroom, one-bathroom property to give Michael Brown and Shirley Steel all the room their growing family needed. The old lean-to at the back of the home was demolished to make way for a new familyfocused kitchen, chic master suite, powder room, study and laundry, plus a generous living and dining area leading out to a new sheltered alfresco. The original bedrooms and bathroom remained, creating a separate zone for children Alex, 14, Mikaela, 12, and William, 8. Michael and Shirley were adamant the new

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addition should blend perfectly with the existing portion of the house. “We were very clear that we wanted to tie the new in with the old,” Michael says. Dale Alcock Home Improvement included high ceilings to match the existing ceilings and continued details such as cornice, architraves and skirting boards. “We told Dale Alcock Home Improvement that we wanted to match the new with the old and they took care of the detail,” Shirley says. New timber window frames were painted white and recycled jarrah floorboards were sourced so that the original timber floors could continue seamlessly throughout the house. Shirley says the reclaimed boards looked like “a dog’s breakfast” when they first went down but were gleaming once the experts had worked their magic to sand and polish them.

“We’re really happy that we went with wood – the wooden ﬂoor and the wooden window frames,” she says. “The whole house feels the way we wanted it to feel.” The family had bought the house nine years earlier and had always anticipated an extension would be on the cards. With three growing children needing their own space, Michael says the nine-month makeover came at just the right time. The design offers the close family environment they love, but now they also have separate zones to enjoy, including a library area where the kitchen used to be. “It’s a very social house,” Michael says. “You’ve got your zones where you can go for peace, but still feel connected.” Shirley says the new kitchen has proved to be a real winner.

“It used to be a U-shaped kitchen and was dark, ” she says. “And if there were visitors, I always felt I was either in the kitchen or socialising. I never felt I could be doing both at the same time.” That’s certainly not the case now because the new white kitchen features a long island bench that people naturally gravitate to. Shirley says it’s perfect for the casual, relaxed get-togethers the family hosts. Clear-glazed internal doors help maintain the feeling of light and ﬂow. French doors lead to the alfresco from the master suite, which has a dual outlook to the back gardens. “We’re early risers and love the morning light in this room,” Shirley says. “We hear the birds chirping in the trees and it’s a really pleasant way to wake up.” Paula Aubin

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This Floreat home wasn’t big enough for a growing family, so when the owners needed more space, Modern Home Improvers walked them through their home theatre to show what could be achieved

O call Modern Home Improvers’ latest project in Floreat a renovation is something of an understatement. The conversion of this tired 1970s single-storey house into a modern, doublestorey family home is, instead, more of a transformation, with the end result bearing little resemblance to the property that Modern Home Improvers managing director Bruce Sertorio first visited. Not a single room was left untouched in this project. The four bedrooms became five (to accommodate a family with three children), with only the master bedroom remaining in its original position on the ground floor. Even the front door was strategically moved, with a stylish, stone-clad portico added for maximum visual impact.

“The owners had been in the home a while and needed more space,” Bruce says. “Obviously they looked at two options – to knock it over or to renovate. When they looked at the renovation side of things, it was going to cost about half of what it would to knock it down and start again.” The owners’ main requirement was, obviously, space. They also requested a home with a more contemporary aesthetic, as well as one that took advantage of the glorious parkland view opposite – something the original property certainly didn’t. According to Bruce, while the owners had a vision of what they wanted from their new home, it wasn’t until they entered Modern Home Improvers’ home theatre that their ideas came to life.

The Floreat home with the new second storey. Pictures: Silvertone Photography

“We are the only home improvement company that has a home theatre where we can show our clients an entire home walkthrough, from front to back,” Bruce says. “On a project this size, it’s pretty important to have this. As soon as the owners experienced the walk-through they said, ‘Yes, that’s exactly what we’re after’. “They got to see the big picture in the home theatre and had a very clear idea of what they were going to get, which you don’t get with a pencil sketch or a drawing.” Adding a second storey was the obvious solution to the family’s space issues. The second ﬂoor now comprises three large children’s bedrooms, each with its own walk-in robe and space for a desk. An activity room with views to the park is the perfect teenager’s retreat. A porcelain-tiled bathroom and separate toilet completes the second storey. Downstairs, the master bedroom has had its own luxurious transformation. An existing bedroom adjacent to the master bedroom has been converted into a generous walk-in robe, which leads to a stylish ensuite.

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A courtyard at the centre of the home is now a guest bedroom, while the laundry has been moved to the other side of the property, next to the wine cellar. The original front entrance is now a light-ﬁlled study. “The basic layout of the living area stayed the same – we just moved doors and replaced ceilings,” Bruce says. “We went all through the passageways with new ﬂoorboards and carpeted the bedrooms.” The kitchen also had a contemporary revamp to bring it up to date. Externally, shale-grey Colorbond replaced the original clay roof tiles and the entire facade was rendered. A stone-clad portico has provided the owners with the contemporary aesthetic they yearned for. With their new, modern home, stunning views and abundance of space, the owners will be staying where they are for the foreseeable future, according to Bruce. “They got the clean lines and contemporary look they were after and a house that makes the most of the outlook to the park,” he says. Lisa Shearon

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LIGHT MOVES Summit Home Improvements had to clear many hurdles to turn this century-old South Fremantle home into a modern beauty

OR the owners of this once modest South Fremantle home, expanding their living space and taking better advantage of the property’s great location were at the top of their “to do” list. However, according to Jim Belton, senior designer at Summit Home Improvements, ticking all of the clients’ boxes was not without its challenges. Jim says the house, which is about 90 to 100 years old, shared a large, two-storey wall with a neighbouring residence, presenting its own set of difﬁculties to overcome. A misplaced, steep and narrow stairwell, which interrupted the ﬂow of the main living areas, also needed to be demolished and rebuilt elsewhere to suit the design of the new extension. Jim says the old balcony was also demolished and a new and slightly raised upstairs living space was added (a step above the existing rooms and with a different ceiling height) to create a visually appealing open-plan kitchen, living and dining zone. “The area is open-plan, but the living space can be visually separated by the step,” he says. The large bifold doors in this new space open to a rebuilt balcony/alfresco, which has raking cedar-lined ceilings. Jim says the indoor/outdoor living spaces were designed to maximise the views of the backyard, which the owners revamped by installing a swimming pool. The living room and balcony now let more northern light into the home. “The light coming into the living space and

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balcony area is northern, so it isn’t shadowed,” Jim says. “It’s direct winter sunlight coming through.” The new master bedroom downstairs was also designed with the same principles in mind relating to light and views. An aluminium-framed glazed door, which lets northern light into the master bedroom, opens to a sunlit deck that was installed by the owners. Jim says jarrah ﬂooring was used in the master bedroom and the upstairs areas. A modern bathroom was also added downstairs and, according to Jim, was given a bit of an edge through the use of patterned glass panelling to separate the shower. “There are a lot of things in a small area, but it works really well for them,” Jim says of the bathroom. The ground level was remodelled to include a new laundry and study area. Kristy Symonds

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Renovating a home becomes a popular choice at a time when sales of existing properties have slowed, says Master Builders’ communications director Geoff Cooper

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Gavan Forster from Master Builders answers readers’ questions about home building issues.

EIWA statistics show that Perth’s property listings have risen to more than 15,000 – well above the decade averages that were closer to 10,000. Meanwhile, the average selling days have recently peaked at almost 80 – about a month longer than the decade average. Given the challenge of selling a home now, many homeowners are looking to renovate to ensure their home meets their current needs. The decision to stay and renovate, rather than move, also saves on stamp duty and other selling costs, such as inspections. The cost of renovating is, however, generally higher per square metre than building a new home. The cost of building an entry-level, brick-and-tile home starts from about $1000 a square metre, and you end up with a brand new home.

Renovation costs are at least double that and vary dramatically depending on many factors: ✱ Size of renovation – small additions tend to

be more expensive when broken down to a square metre rate than larger ones. ✱ Style of building – are you matching existing

ceiling heights and materials? ✱ The specific standard of finish, and quality of

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significantly higher than single-storey work. For two-storey construction, upper floor areas should be valued at about twice the construction cost of single-storey building work. ✱ If you live outside Perth, you should allow an

additional margin to reflect higher building costs in these areas. Add a 5 per cent mark-up to Perth building costs if you live in Busselton, 7 to 10 per cent in Geraldton, 45 per cent in Broome, and 50 per cent in Derby. ✱ Be cautious with quotes, too. One builder may

quote $2500 a square metre while another might include all finishes and quote $4000 a square metre for the same project. It may not be until well into the project that you realise

that the items excluded from the price will incur much higher costs when done after handover – for instance, additional light fittings and power points, airconditioning, floor coverings and painting. Renovations can be a challenging and most rewarding experience. It doesn’t matter if you wish to transform just a single room with the use of paint and lighting or undertake major structural work, the challenge is being able to accomplish the changes within your budget. The reward is living in a house that is your own personal sanctuary. You can choose the finish, fixtures and fittings that meet your preferences. These can be co-ordinated by a builder or sourced directly, depending on the terms of your contract. It is far easier, if you have the necessary funds, to deal with a building firm that specialises in home extensions and renovations. You can find Master Builders members on mbawa. com using the Find a Member search function.

but when you compare the consumption of LED and compact ﬂuorescent lighting with halogens, the cost is recovered quickly. Ensure you install window treatments that reduce the amount of heat trapped in the building so that the thermal mass is not heated up in summer and heat is kept inside in winter (heavy drapes with pelmets are the best choice). Open blinds and curtains during the day in winter to collect heat and close them at night to maintain the heat indoors. In summer, keep them closed during the day and open them for cooling breezes at night. Providing good cross-ventilation in your

home allows cooling breezes to flow through and reduce the heat stored in the brickwork and other dense materials. It also maintains healthy indoor air quality. Look at where windows and doors have been located in each room and how they might be better positioned to maximise air flow through your home. A southwest window in Perth would grab the sea breeze, while high and low-placed windows may be able to get rid of trapped heat that rises to encourage airflow.

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As construction proceeds on my new home, my wife has had a few changes of mind midstream. My builder wants to add 20 per cent to the cost of the extras. This seems too high to me. Builders and clients need to be very careful in dealing with variations to the agreed building plans and specifications. I have attended many hearings of the now defunct Building Disputes Tribunal where disagreements between the parties over changes to building plans have been the main item. A lack of paperwork describing the change, misinterpretation of the client’s instructions, and unrealistic client expectations of what the change in plans will look like are all common causes of disputes. Here are a few essentials to be aware of if you wish to change your building plans during construction. First, the variation to the building work should be in writing and signed by both parties. Under the Home Building Contracts Act for building work under $500,000, this is essential. Furthermore, the paperwork must be complete before the work begins. Claims by builders for payment of variations have been disallowed due to failure by builders to comply with this provision. Second, for projects more than $500,000, the written contract will usually describe the procedures to be followed for both a builder and client. Relying on the verbal instructions is fraught with danger. While I recognise that there is often a need to make a quick decision when the subcontractor is on-site, confirmation between a builder and client via email or facsimile of the work to be performed and its cost may save time and trouble later on. In relation to the percentage mark-up applied by a builder on the variation, this rate will usually be mentioned in the contract. May I suggest that a 20 per cent gross mark-up is not excessive, given the builder’s overheads and administration costs. Larger builders rely on a “systems building” approach that generates cost savings to clients. Any deviations from building plans after pre-start and sign-off of the specifications can therefore be expensive and costs must be recouped. Finally, where building products or materials specified in the contract become unavailable, a variation will be necessary. Contracts usually allow an owner to nominate a suitable substitute.

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you can develop valuable skills along the way,” Clive says. “Completing your own DIY project saves you money, while adding value and your own personal stamp to the look and feel of your home.” Kai agrees that the benefits of DIY far outweigh the effort involved. “It is the perfect answer for those who may not have all the money or resources to get the job done – and just think about the advantages of not having to deal with unreliable tradies,” he says. According to the experts, the easiest DIY renovations are the minor fix-its such as restoring furniture, painting, re-finishing floors, fitting cabinets and building furniture. “We would advise that for projects involving electrical repairs or plumbing, individuals should seek help from professionals in the trade to avoid any injuries or damage to themselves or the house,” Kai says. Given the average household will spend about $200,000 on renovations, according to Bosch, it is important that you choose the correct tools. Not only will this ensure that the job is done properly but it will also make the DIY experience easier and more enjoyable. “The key for home DIYers building their power tool selection is to start small,” Kai says. “To ensure you are well equipped to get the job done, you can’t go past the following tools: a cordless drill/driver, compact sander and compact jigsaw.” The trick with DIY home improvements, Kai says, is to plan carefully and thoroughly so that you are well equipped to handle any hiccups along the way. “Be flexible,” he says. “When taking on home renovation, things won’t always go to plan, so it’s important that you have the patience and flexibility to overcome any obstacles. “Most importantly, have fun. DIYing is supposed to be an enjoyable experience, so make the most of it.” Lisa Shearon

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WALKING THE TALK Sustainability is very close to Chris Ferreira’s heart and his top priority when he bought a vintage cottage in Hamilton Hill was to turn it into a “clever” home

OBODY can accuse Chris Ferreira of not practising what he preaches. The director of Landcare Solutions and the Great Gardens program is midway through a nine-month challenge to turn his classic post-war cottage in Hamilton Hill into a sustainable home. Reduce, reuse and recycle are some of Chris’s watchwords as he progresses through his “Nine in Nine Challenge”, tackling issues such water conservation, energy efﬁciency, food gardens, climate-sensible design and natural pest control. There are plump, egg-laying chooks at the bottom of the garden, a water tank and a greywater system under the back deck, herbs at the back door, PV cells on the roof, vegies galore and a kids’ play area designed for imaginative outdoor fun. “I love to walk the talk,” says Chris, whose Great Gardens program has hosted more than 700 free gardening workshops since 2003. “I grew up on a farm and my sister and I had to milk a cow every morning and evening. It was really hard at times but we would not change anything about the way we grew up because it taught us responsibility and a love and appreciation for nature.” Chris and his wife, Astrid, and daughters Akira, 11, and Saritah, 5, moved into their four-bedroom house a year ago, kicking off the sustainability challenge in May.

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The ﬁrst item on the agenda was to transform the unassuming property into what Chris describes as a “clever house that doesn’t guzzle water, leak nutrients, swelter in summer, shiver in winter and need an airconditioner to be comfortable”. The old brick cladding was ripped off and replaced with eco-friendly Weathertex boards made from compacted sawdust. Three layers of insulation were added in the wall cavity; insulation was installed in the ceiling and under the ﬂoors; and Insulpaint will be used to freshen up the old orange cement roof tiles. Even the trees and shrubs in the gardens have been chosen to act as a layer of “natural” insulation in summer, dropping their leaves in winter to let warming sunshine into the home. Chris selected thermally broken doubleglazed doors and windows, added a solar pergola and welcoming front veranda and used recycled jarrah for the kitchen benchtops. Bush tucker plants thrive among the native shrubs, and vegies have been planted in beds made from recycled materials such as hay bales and Colorbond roof sheets. A 60-year-old jacaranda surrounded by a sand pit takes pride of place in the middle of the garden. “One of the challenges was to create the real ‘play station’,” Chris says. “We’re keen to make sure our girls are out in the garden as much as possible.”

Enjoying views across the whole garden is an elevated deck made from maintenance-free timber-look boards manufactured from pulverised plastic bottles. “The over-arching mantra for this place is that we wanted to design a garden that would be the biggest room in the house,” Chris says. Inside the home, Chris and Astrid’s decorating style combines much-loved items with honest, simple styling. Chris won’t bother stripping back and repainting the recycled architraves around doorways, preferring instead to let their history shine through. One of his favourite ﬁnds is the large old dining table made of recycled oregon. Still bearing an assortment of nails and a plaque testifying to its origins, it came from England’s famous Ascot racecourse. “I think a big table means you can have big family get-togethers and I love the idea of everybody sitting around the table,” Chris says. “In so many ways that table represents the kind of life that we want to have.” Paula Aubin ✱ For more information, visit www.greatgardens.info or www.landcaresolutions.net.au

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Iris Hollander, of Doubleview, has a mandarin tree that’s full of fruit, but some are splitting and some are dropping half ripe. She also mentioned that some plants are plagued with mildew from spring through to midsummer. Firstly, mandarins traditionally split when fed and watered more after the fruit has set than it was before, when the plant was in flower. Basically, the fruit grows too quickly because you’re giving them too much love (i.e. water). Once fruit has set, don’t feed the tree or water it more than absolutely basic amounts. As for the fruit that have split and fallen early, just pop it in a plastic bag for a few days and it will colour and sweeten up. Now for that mildew problem. There are fungicides for mildew that your local garden centre can help out with, but the reality is that mildew comes because plants are shaded during the day and get wet at night. Change these environmental circumstances and you won’t have to spray. If you’re not a fan of using sprays, try applying full cream milk or watered-down yoghurt over the foliage just as you see white patches appear. This should wipe the problem out without using chemicals.

For your chance to get the benefit of gardening advice from Trevor Cochrane, tell us in 100 words or less about your garden and its problems. Send an email to housecalls@sundaytimes. newsltd.com.au or write to The Sunday Times, home Editor, GPO Box D174, Perth, WA 6840. Include your full name and address and a daytime phone number. Please do not send any soil samples or plant cuttings.

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GUIDE Add herbs such as basil, chives, coriander, dill, mint, oregano, parsley, sage and thyme to your garden. Plant chokos with a suitable climbing frame or trellis at the ready.

MAKE WASTE BEAR FRUIT Don’t let the water from your shower, sink and washing machine just go down the drain – feed your plants with it

HEN you’re planning a bathroom, kitchen or laundry renovation, think about what happens with the waste from those areas. The water that runs down the plughole of your basins, showers, baths and sinks is a valuable resource. Planning to divert that water to a greywater treatment system and then redirecting it to the garden not only reduces waste, it also saves money and water. Greywater is not suitable for use on most edible plants (where the foliage may be sprayed with the water) because it’s often laden with bacteria, some of which can be harmful. This doesn’t mean you can’t use it on fruit trees (and vines) – they love this kind of water. I remember growing up on my grandparents’ farm, where my grandmother would run the greywater from the washing machine out to the lemon tree and run the bath water to a passionfruit vine that simply went crazy through the summer months, producing more fruit than we could ever eat. A good friend of mine grew the most amazing banana plants just outside her suburban kitchen window. The banana plants, which love and need lots of water, were sustained daily by the kitchen sink and dishwasher water being recycled and delivered directly to its roots. The plants were so proliﬁc and the fruit tasted so good that everyone who visited left with some bananas to enjoy. The message here is not only limited to fruiting plants. Most shrubs, particularly many exotics, will beneﬁt enormously from this water being directed out of the deep sewerage system to their root system.

There are a number of greywater system options available from garden centres and hardware stores these days and the biggest issue is capacity. The average home produces something like 400 to 600 litres of greywater a day and this would be enough to sustain an area of approximately 40 to 60 square metres with a consistent soil moisture level ideal for plants that enjoy more water than less. This makes it ideal for highly productive plants, such as mangoes, for instance, or even sustaining shrubs such as azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons, which are best placed in a shaded, sheltered position in WA. Plants to avoid include winter deciduous trees and shrubs because they will not take up water during winter and this leaves you with the risk of waterlogging and the potential onset of root disease. It’s important to know that greywater has to be treated and has to be applied the same day, which means the water is valuable for plants that require considerable water to grow. If you have a shady position in the garden or maybe a southern aspect that is constantly in shade, using greywater like this will allow you to grow ferns or large foliaged plants in a zone where they can receive this regular supply of moisture. One issue to remember about water quality is that what you put in is often what you get out, so make sure you use low-phosphate detergents if the water is to be used in the garden. Greywater is a terriﬁc resource and now is a great time to set up a system, particularly if you’re undertaking a renovation or designing a new home. Trevor Cochrane

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Waterwise flowering favourites such as vinca and zinnia outdoors.Try bringing colour indoors by adding coleus, gerbera, kalanchoe and poinsettia. ✱ Pest watch

Protect young citrus from citrus leaf miner with oilbased sprays applied to the newest emerging leaves. This makes an unfriendly surface for the moth and can prevent them from landing to lay eggs. ✱ Prune now

Prune deciduous trees by rubbing off any soft young shoots that are growing in the wrong direction. ✱ Feed now

Pile compost or sheep manure on to the vegetable patch; all of your crops will appreciate a good feed. ✱ Waterwise tip

Start to stretch out the days between watering to condition your lawn for the summer ahead. A lawn should only need one drink a week this time of the year. ✱ What to do

Get stuck into some DIY projects outdoors. Build retaining walls, install a water feature or repaint the fence. Oil the deck or any timber garden furniture. ✱ Harvest

Spring lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and cherry tomatoes should be ready for harvest now. ✱ Highlights

Spring-flowering bulbs are out in full colour. Spend some time outdoors and enjoy the spectacular blooms.

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From its unusual beginnings as an offshoot to a cafe, Bauwerk has become a Fremantle icon, producing environmentally credentialled paints for heritage buildings and modern homes

AUWERK, the WA manufacturer of beautiful, breathable, natural paints, has become something of a Fremantle institution. The company was founded more than a decade ago when German-born stonemason Andreas Riedel and his wife, Bronwyn, decided to ﬁll the noticeable gap in the market for lime paints that suited the heritage buildings found in and around Fremantle. It was a subject close to Andreas’s heart because he’d long been frustrated with the lack of permeable paint products that could cope with the “very Fremantle” problems of rising damp, direct rain and salt. Together with Bronwyn, who has a background in fabrics and an innate eye for colour, Andreas began Bauwerk, ﬁrst as a cafe and paint shop on South Tce in South Fremantle, then later just as a paint shop at the same location. Today, as the brand encompasses four product groups and a staggering 1200 standard colours, Bauwerk has taken up residence at its nearby Hamilton Hill factory.

No less inviting, the new location has the added benefit of having everything under the one roof. Made from completely natural clays, minerals and pigments, Bauwerk paints are suitable for indoor and outdoor applications, on both modern and heritage homes. They’re free from harmful or polluting substances, with all products carrying the “Good Environmental Choice” label. Environmental credentials aside, Bauwerk products also look beautiful, with a depth and character that simply can’t be found in paints made from petrochemicals, solvents and synthetic colourants. “The paints have a very soft, matt finish with a natural, earthen feel,” says Bauwerk’s Levi Gilbert. “There are always going to be people who want that quick cover-up type of paint with its plasticky finish, but this is a more natural product.” As well as the paints, Bauwerk sells a range of complementary products, including Savon Noir, a natural product made from the hulls of

black olives that’s used for sealing and maintaining absorbent surfaces. “It’s got a million uses,” says Levi, pointing out that it can also be used to wash silk, pets and even windows. With its Green Star credentials, Bauwerk paints are more popular than ever. “I think people are a lot more aware of what they’re putting into their houses these days,” Levi says. “They don’t want to be putting heavy acrylics into their homes and this is a great alternative.” Lisa Shearon

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Mojo, by Aussie Living, 3x2, c/r, dc/p, Elmridge Parkway, 6212 7699 Silverstone, by Commodore, 4x2, h/t, alf, st, d/g, Ewens Pass, 6296 6345 Imperial Retro, Affordable Living, 3x2, alf, h/t, dc/p, Elmridge Parkway, 9302 4920

Erskine

Quantum, by Domain, S, 4x2, a/r, st, h/t, d/g, Sticks Blvd, 9583 5708

Hammond Park

Onyx, by New Generation, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, st, d/g, Macquarie Blvd, 9414 3688 Ramada, by Affordable Living, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Macquarie Blvd, 9302 4920

Harrisdale

Anchorage, by First Abode, S, 3x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Rufous Lane, 9397 2342 Vertu, by New Generation, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Foundry Turn, 9393 2019

Lakelands

Good Times, by Aussie Living, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/cp, Karridale Loop, 9523 1689 Seachange, by Impressions, S, 4x2, h/t, st, g/r, a/r, alf, d/g, Cohen Vista, 9583 4280 Bremer, by WA Housing Centre, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Jasper Way, 9214 1111 Swanbourne, by Easystart, S, 3x2, h/t, st, dc/p, Jasper Way, 9581 9406

Landsdale

Monaco, by Commodore, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, alf, d/g, Kingsway, 9303 4361 Lamont, by Impressions, S, 4x2, d/g, h/t, st, Kingsway, 9302 6097 Coronade, by HomeStart, 4x2, h/t, g/r, alf, dc/p, Kingsway, 9231 4567 La Grange, by WA Housing Centre, S, 3x2, d/g, alf, h/t, st, Kingsway, 9303 2019

Inception, First Home Buyers Direct S, 3x2, g, st, Onyx Lane, 9439 2525 Newmarket, by Commodore, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Ditton Cnr, 9439 5149 Portland, by New Generation, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, d/g, Ditton Cres, 9419 2574 Savoy, by Impressions, S, 4x2, st, d/g, a/r, g/r, Esher Lane, 9419 6779 Strand, by Impressions, S, 4x2, st, d/g, Gemstone Pde, 6461 5200 Zone, by Aussie Living, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, dc/p, Ditton Corner, 9419 1881

West Swan

Tribute, by Domain, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, St Leonards, 0425 052 196

Ellenbrook

Cincinnati, by Metrostyle, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Brigalow Bend, 9296 6238 Centro, by Ventura Homes, S, 3x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Elmridge Parkway, 6296 6649 Oasis, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Brigalow Bend, 6296 6649 Alto, by Ultimate Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Brigalow Bend, 6296 6111 El Questro, by Dale Alcock Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Safford Ave, 9242 9200 Luxor Games, by Affordable Living, 4x2, g/r, h/t, Ewens Pass, 9302 4920

Hammond Park

$250,000 to $300,000 Alkimos Nautilus, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, s/t, alf, d/g, Point Link, 0403 260 404 Archipelago, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, st, t/g, Shipmaster Ave, 9242 9200 Cable Beach, Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, st, a/r, d/g, Shipmaster Ave, 0400 704 612

Australind Clifton Retreat, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, d/g, Luna Ave, 9796 1639 Pebble Beach, by WA Country Builders, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, t/g, Luna Ave, 9792 0100

$200,000 to $250,000

Chicago, by Metrostyle, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, alf, d/g, Macquarie Blvd, 9414 3399

Aveley

Alkanta, by Content Living, S, 4x2, d/g, st, alf, h/t, Point Link, 9202 5222 Alexa, by MyGen Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Leeway Loop, 1800 806 803

Hocking

Baldivis

Australind

Maddington

Alkimos

Abbey View Resort, by WA Country Builders, S, 3x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Lunar Ave, 9792 0100 Capel Vale, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Lunar Ave, 9780 9300

Aveley

Wesley Cottage, by Ross North, S, 4x2, st, c/r. d/g, Wesley Way, 6296 7215 Northern Star, by Highbury, S, 3x2, alf, d/g, g/r, c/r, Safford Ave, 1800 214 864

Valencia, by Commodore, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, alf, d/g, Montreal St, 9405 6794 Breakaway, by TR Homes, 4x2, pre-manufactured home, h/t, alf, 105 Kelvin Rd, 9493 2998 Peninsula, by TR Homes, 3x2, pre-manufactured home, st, alf, 105 Kelvin Rd, 9493 2998

Madeley

Fullerton, by National, S, 3x2, h/t, d/g, st, alf, Greylock Meander, 9408 0459 Haven, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Buffalo Ave, 9409 2716

Escape, by Ventura Homes, 4x2, alf, d/g, Safford Ave, 6296 7645 Reflection, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, alf, g, Cape Meander, Settlers Hills, 9242 9200 Strathmore, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, d/g, Strathmore Cl, 0419 048 401 Rendezvous, by National, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, alf, Cape Meander, 9523 0210 Leeuwin, by Ventura Homes 4x2, h/t, d/g, alf, Cape Meander, 9241 1400 Sandhurst, by Plunkett, 4x2, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Cape Meander, 9523 0195 Settler, by Highbury, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, st, d/g, alf, Cape Meander, 1800 214 864

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Maddington

Bushland, by TR Homes, 3x2, pre-fab transportable home, 105 Kelvin Rd, 9493 2998

Madeley

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Piara Waters

Coral Bay, by WA Housing Centre, 3x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Caporn Turn, 9358 4762 Independence, by Aussie Living, S, 3x2, h/t, c/r, d/cp, Karridale Loop, 9523 1689

Quinns Rocks

Sundowner, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Hampshire Drive, 9562 0540

Seville Grove

Corondale, by Complete, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Seville Rd, 9497 2919

South Yunderup

Miami, by New Generation, S, 4x2, g/r, d/g, Bremer Way, 9537 8928

Tapping

Riviera, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g,Tandara Fairway, 9302 4920

Wanneroo

Baltimore, by New Generation, S, 4x2, 2 h/ts, d/g, Montreal St, 9405 1702

Wellard

Abrolhos, by Easystart, S, 3x2, h/t, st, dc/p, Emerald Park, 0439 990 799 Cable Beach, by Easystart, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/c, Blackwood Meander, 9405 1702 Capel, by WA Housing Centre, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Ditton Cnr, 9214 1111

Erskine

Olympus, by Summit, S,4x2, h/t, alf, g/r, d/g, Sticks Blvd, 9534 8840

Forrestdale

Nautilus, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, cnr Isla Place/Highland Rise, 9242 9200

Hammond Park

Resort, by Plunkett Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Macquarie Blvd, 9498 5311 Rendezvous, by Ross North, S, 4x2, c/r, alf, d/g, Macquarie Blvd, 9414 5061 Cable Beach, by Dale Alcock, 4x2, h/t, a/r, alf, d/g, Macquarie Blvd, 9242 9200 Secret, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, dc/p, Macquarie Blvd, 9414 3060

Harrisdale

Newport, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, st, h/t, a/r, d/g, Foundry Turn, 9242 9200

Hocking

Amari, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Elliot Rd, 9242 9200 Hollywood II, by Highbury, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, st, d/g, alf, Elliot Rd, 1800 214 864

Iluka

Madison, by Lifestyle, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Burns Beach Rd, 9304 2852

Jindalee

Lakelands

Kartika, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Jasper Way, 9583 4040 La Dolce Vita, by Shelford, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Cohen Vista, 0438 389 530 Sanctuary, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Cobaki Brace, 9242 9200 Elanora, by Highbury, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, dc/p, Jasper Way, 1800 214 864 New Dimension, by Ventura, S, 4x2, g/r, st, d/g, Jasper Way, 9583 4516 Everest, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Cobaki Brace, 9581 6614 Palazzo, by National, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Kingsway Rd, 9303 2573

Ontario, by New Generation, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Glendale St, 0401 793 039 Flemington, by Commodore, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Glendale St, 9583 4053

Queens Park

Monarch, by National, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Ewens Pass, 6296 6441 Willows, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, a/r, st, d/g,Adlington Way, 9242 9200 Lexia, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, Adlington Way, 0438 691 037

Landsdale

Meadow Springs

Colorado, by New Generation, S, 4x2, st, h/t, d/g, alf, g/r, Highland Rise, 9397 1266 Monza, by Commodore Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 1639 Realm, by Domain, S, 4x2, h/t, st, g/r, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 0576 Soto, by Impressions, S, 4x2, st, d/g, a/r, h/t, Isla Place, 9397 2413 Cove, by Easystart, S, 3x2, h/t, st, dc/p, Emerald Park, 9393 2094

Ellenbrook

Alkimos, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g,Topsail Loop, 0401 836 616 Cable Beach, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Jindalee Blvd, 9562 0786

RNG 24067

Trump, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, st, g/r, Safford Ave, 9320 4920 Villa dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Este, by National, S, 3x2, h/t, d/g, Safford Ave, 6296 7784 El Questro, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, g, Safford Ave, 9242 9200

Baldivis

Austin, by Metrostyle, S, 4x2, g/r, alf, d/g, Cape Meander, 9524 3082 Executive, by Premiere, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Claret Ash Blvd, 0425 445 578 Havana, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, g/r, st, alf, d/g, Claret Ash Blvd, 9523 0694

Banksia Grove

Aston, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Botanic Ave, 6400 0535

Bunbury

Kasbar, by New Generation, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, alf, d/g, Millbridge Blvd, Millbridge Estate, 9724 1318

Busselton

Colorado, by New Generation, S, 4x2, st, h/t, d/g, Nougat Cres, 9754 7247

Butler

Vibe, by Ventura Homes, S, 4x2, st, h/t, dc/p, Impington Blvd, 9562 3383

Caversham

Watershed, by Impressions, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Colorino Ave, 6461 5200 Champion Lakes Waterside, by Summit, S, 3x2, h/t, d/g, St Catherines Prom, 9390 3710

Dalyellup

Sanctuary, by Plunkett Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Koonak Rd, 9780 9333 Broadway, by WA Country Builders, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Dalyellup Blvd, 9792 0100

Madeley, by Ultimate Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, BelCastro Way, 9408 1305 Ramada Retro, by Affordable Living, 4x2, g/r, h/t, s/t, Owen Link, 9302 4920 Treviso, by Ideal Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, st, g/r, d/g, Owen Link, 9408 1189

Mandurah Viena, by Ultimate Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Jasper Way, 9200 5555

Plaza, by Lifestyle, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Cape Meander, 9524 2417 Quay Resort, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, d/g, alf, Cape Meander, 9524 2644

Bunbury

Parkdale, by Dale Alcock, 3x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Forrest Estate, 9792 0555

Busselton

Eagle Bay, by Ventura, S, 4x2, d/g, Glendale St, 9583 4003

Envy, by Summit, S, 4x2, g/r, a/r, alf, d/g, Nougat Cres, 9754 7134 Newport, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, d/g,Almond Parkway, 9792 0555

Piara Waters

Butler

Meadow Springs

Hacienda, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, g, Ditton Cnr, 9419 2104 Resort, by Ultimate Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, a/r, st, d/g, Isla Place, 9397 2741 Trump Alfresco, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Ditton Cnr, 9302 4920

Queens Park Frangipani, by Dale Alcock, S, 3x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Narla Place, 9242 9200

South Yunderup Riverbank, by Ventura, S, 3x2, st, d/g, Countess Circuit, 9537 8459 Amberley, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Bremer Way, 9537 7325

West Swan Darlington, by MyGen, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 1800 806 803

Yanchep Vdara, by Affordable Living, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Blackwood Meander, 9302 4920

Aspen, by Ross North Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Impington Rd, 9562 4377

Byford

Ecco, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, a/r, d/g, Colesbrook Drive, 9242 9200

Caversham

Homestead, by Dale Alcock, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Domina Turn, 9242 9200

Champion Lakes

Madeley

Lexington, by Lifestyle, S, 4x2, h/t, st, a/r, d/g, Madeley Rise, 9409 4242 Rendezvous, by Ventura, 4x2, alf, h/t, s/t, d/g, Greylock Meander, 9408 0659

Meadow Springs

Eagle Bay, by Ventura Homes, S, 4x2, a/r, d/g, Glendale St, 9583 4003

Millbridge

Lotus, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Millbridge Blvd, 9725 2852

Piara Waters

Minara, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, c/r, Mina Close, 9397 2244 Bellagio, by National, S, 4x2, h/t, s/t, alf, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 1643 Prestige, by Ventura, 4x2, alf, h/t, s/t, d/g, Highland Rise, 9397 1489

Quinns Rocks

Brighton, by Ross North, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, d/g, Hampshire Dr, 9562 1753

Southern River

Archer, by Dale Alcock Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g,Trumpet St, 9242 9200 Geisha, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, alf, d/g, Michigan Turn, 9333 0888

South Yunderup

Boulevard, by Dale Alcock Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Byron Drive, 9242 9200 Daintree, by Plunkett Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Countess Circuit, 9537 7428 Astor, by Summit Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, t/g, Bremer Way, 9537 8481 Amberley, by Ventura Homes, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Bremer Way, 9537 7325

Shenton Lakes, by Dale Alcock, S, 3x2, alf, d/g, St Catherines Prom, 9242 9200

The Vines

Dalyellup

Vasse

Luxxe, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Millbridge Blvd, 9795 7167 Coastal View, by Rural Building, S, 3x2, h/t, alf, c/r, d/g, Dalyellup Blvd, 9792 0100

Dayton

Da Vinci, by Ross North Homes, 4x2, h/t, c/r, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 0413 758 404

Lexia, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g,Adlington Way, 0438 691 037 Vasse, by WA Country Builders, S, 3x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Bridgeview Entrance, 9792 0100

Wandi

Monaco, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, alf, t/g, Lyon Rd, 0412 575 336

Wanneroo

Belvedere, by Ross North, S, 4x2, st, c/r, d/g, h/t, Elliot Rd, 9206 3845

Kilimanjaro, by Summit, S, 4x2, h/t, g/r, alf, d/g, Montreal St, 9206 5276

West Swan

Da Vinci, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, g, St Leonards Blvd, 0413 758 404 Kingston, by Rural Building, S, 3x2, a/r, st, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 1800 643 800 Essence, by Ventura Homes, S, 4x2, g/r, h/t, d/g, St Leonards Blvd, 9250 2422

over $300,000 Alkimos

Alkimos, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, d/g,Topsail Loop, 0401 836 616

Australind

Integra, by Novus, D, 4x2, h/t, st, t/g, alf, Jindalee Blvd, 9562 5581 Lamont, by APG, D, 4x3, a/r, st, d/g, Santa Barbara Pde, 9562 1155 Heston, by Broadway, D, 4x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Jindalee Blvd, 9302 6161

Lakelands

Savana, by APG, D, 4x2, a/r, c/r, g, Cobaki Brace, 9583 3387 Lexington, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, alf, h/t, g/r, d/g, Cobaki Brace, 9202 9200 Berkley, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, a/r, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Jasper Way, 0429 939 576

Margaret River

Boulevard, by Dale Alcock, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Denebola Drive, 9792 0555

Cape Skillion, by Rural Building Company, S, 3x2, h/t, a/r, d/g, Crellin Place, 9758 7058

Aveley

Millbridge

Shoalwater, by Cedar Homes, D, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Neary Blvd, 9240 2125 Newman, by Broadway, D, 3x2, st, alf, d/g, Wesley Way, 9302 6161

Baldivis

Sinatra, by Broadway, D, 4x2, Makybe Drive, 9302 6161 Matrix, by Novus, D, 4x2, h/t, alf, d/g, Makybe Drive, 9523 0231 Settlers View, by Rural Building, S, 3x2, a/r, st, d/g, Cape Meander, 1800 643 800 Rochdale, by APG, D, 4x2, t/g, Makybe Drive, 9523 0555 Diva, by Highbury Homes, D, 4x2, h/t, a/r, alf, d/g, c/r, Makybe Drive, 1800 214 864 Four Seasons, by Shelford, S, 4x2, st, a/r, dc/p,Wanderer Parkway, 0438 389 530 or 0419 929 961

Woodbridge, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, d/g, Hatfield Way, 9724 1942

North Coogee

Studio 78, by Platinum Homes, D/L, 3x3, s/t, h/t, dc/p, Mewstone Cres, 0415 406 820 The Look, by Ross Griffin, D, 3x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Orsino Blvd, 9444 7965 Port Coogee, by Highbury, D, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Orsino Blvd, 1800 214 864 Halcyon, by Residential Attitudes, D, 4x2, a/r, st, d/g, Arabella Lop, 1800 331 388

Stirling

Reflections, by Plunket, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, Hawker Approach, 9751 2604 Lamont, by WA Country Builders, S, 4x2, a/r, st, d/g,Almond Parkway, 9754 1609

Churchlands

Viento, by Residential Attitudes, D, 4x2, h/t, c/r, st, d/g, alf, Pinnata Mews, 1800 331 388 Emporio, by APG, D, 4x2, st, alf, d/g, Pinnata Mews, 9284 9013

Cottesloe

Lumiere, by RiverStone, D, 3x2, alf, Lillian St, 9436 9696

Dalyellup

Luxor Games by Affordable Living in Ellenbrook.

Southern River

Busselton

Burns Beach

✱ $200,000 to $250,000

Bunker Bay, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, d/g,Almond Parkway, 9571 2604

Monterey, by Novus, D, 3x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Backwater Circle, 9304 7505 Sanctuary, by Peter Stannard, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Backwater Circle, 9304 9822 Asheville, by APG, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, d/g, Backwater Cir, 9304 9562

Lincoln, by APG, D, 4x2, a/r, h/t, alf, d/g, Vaucluse Circuit, 1800 884 041

Point Samson by WA Housing Centre in Byford.

Provence

Michigan, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Aldenham Drive, 9394 0437 Churchill, by Ross North, S, 4x2, h/t, d/g, a/r, Trumpet St, 0411 455 566 Avenue, by Lifestyle Homes, D, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Aldenham Drive, 9490 8031 Monroe, by Broadway, D, 4x3, h/t, a/r, d/g, Harlequin Pass, 9302 6161 Caulfield, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Aldenham Drive, 9398 4544 Ashford, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, alf, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Aldenham Drive, 9202 9202

Belmont

✱ $150,000 to $200,000

Stanford, by In-Vogue, D, 4x3, st, h/t, a/r, alf, d/g, Lycium Quay, 9349 7554

Vasse

Nautilus, by Dale Alcock, 4x2, st, h/t, alf, t/g, Bridgeview Entrance, 9792 0555

Wandi

Honeywood, by Ross North, S, 4x2, c/r, alf, d/g, Fortis Pass, 0435 081 699

Woodlands

Riviera, by APG Homes, D, 4x2, t/g, alf, h/t, a/r, Granich Gardens, 9204 1843

Yanchep

✱ $250,000 to $300,000

Vasse by WA Country Builders in Vasse.

Sorrento, by Rural Building, D, 3x2, dc/p, Beachhaven Drive, 1800 643 800

Residence, by Dale Alcock, 4x2, a/r, h/t, alf, d/g, Dalyellup Blvd, 9792 0555

Darlington

Argyle, by Rural Building, S, 4x2, a/r, h/t, st, dc/p, Cnr Darlington and Coulston Rd, 1800 643 800

Ellenbrook

Avon Lodge, by Plunkett, S, 4x2, h/t, alf, a/r, d/g,Adlington Way, 9366 0000

Erskine

Plaza, by National Homes, S, 3x3, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Sticks Blvd, 9534 7053 Bay Breeze, by Highbury, D, 4x2, g/r, a/r, c/r, st d/g, Sticks Blvd, 1800 214 864

Floreat

Toorak, by Peter Stannard, D, 4x2, st, d/g, Cnr Dunblane and Pearson, 0417 294 116

Hamilton Hill

Sienna, by Bellagio, D, 4x3, d/g, alf, Annean Lane, 9337 4500

Harrisdale

Colonnade, by APG, D, 4x2, alf, d/g, Foundry Turn, 9397 2439 Shangri-La, by Ventura, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Countess Circuit, 9537 8459 Vale, by Ultimate Homes, D, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Foundry Turn, 0417 951 486 Liberty, by Lifestyle Homes, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Foundry Turn, 9393 2544 Avonlea, by Peter Stannard, D, 4x2, st, d/g, Foundry Turn, 9397 2454

Hillarys

Bogart, by Broadway, D, 4x3, g/r, c/r, st, d/g, Seychelles Lane, 9302 6161

Hovea

Murchison, by Benlin, S, 4x2, h/t, st, d/g, Mueller Place, 9379 9220

Iluka

Notre Dame, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, h/t, a/r, st, d/g, Burns Beach Rd, 0418 943 549 Cove, by W&B, S, 4x2, g/r, d/g, Burns Beach Rd, 1800 802 636 Limelight II, by Highbury, D, 6x2, h/t, st, alf, d/g, Romanao Cres, 9304 0549 Westmont, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, a/r, st, alf, d/g, Romano Cres, 9202 9202

Jindalee

Connecticut, by In-Vogue, D, 4x2, h/t a/r, st, alf, d/g, Jindalee Blvd, 0417 981 911

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS ✱ S: single storey ✱ D: double storey ✱ L: loft ✱ 3x2: 3 bed, 2 bath ✱ 4x2: 4 bed, 2 bath ✱ g/r: games room ✱ h/t: home theatre ✱ a/r: activity room ✱ c/r: computer room ✱ st: study or home office ✱ alf: alfresco ✱ sc/p: single carport ✱ dc/p: double carport ✱ g: garage ✱ d/g: double garage ✱ t/g: triple garage

✱ over $300,000

Avon Lodge by Plunkett in Ellenbrook.

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Stefania

MUSCARA The My Kitchen Rules semi-finalist and celebrity cook shows Kristy Symonds her favourites 1

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My children Alexia, Claudia and

Isabella. They are everything I live for. I always wanted to have children and I am so thankful to God that I’ve had my three – especially three girls. Hopefully they will look after me in my old age! 2 Family and friends I am a people person and love having people around me. My family and friends have been there with me through the good times and the bad times in my life. 3 Dog Jesse is a teacup toy poodle cross maltese. I wasn’t brought up with animals, but I got the dog for my children and now I have changed as a person just having a dog in my house. He loves me the most. 4 Nutella with a cafe latte I would have Nutella every day, with or without bread. I incorporate it in a lot of my desserts, milkshakes, cakes and custards. It’s the best combination you can have for a snack. 5 Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer Nothing in my life is possible without my faith and this book talks about how what we read and what we see are who we are and to be aware of that. It’s a devotional book that you read a little bit of and then reflect on. It helps you to live your day and look at life in a different way. 6 Maths education Being a maths teacher, I think education in general is very important. I would be devastated if my children were not good at maths. I encourage my children and all of my

friends’ children to get a good education because it doesn’t matter if life takes you somewhere else, you’ve still got that education behind you. 7 Craft I love craft because it is like an escape – it’s fantasy. I love scrapbooking, cross-stitching, and jewellery making. It is a way of relaxing and we should all make time during the day to do any form of relaxing activity whether it is reading or card-making. 8 My Kitchen Rules I owe this to my cousin Daniella because if it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t have had the most amazing experience in my life. We learnt a lot, we got closer and we’ve taken a different journey in life that we never thought we would. I love her. 9 Shopping This is another hobby that I use my husband’s money on. Whenever I’m down, it is the one thing that lifts me up. 10 Piano This symbolises music in my family and it’s probably the only piece of furniture I’ve paid for with my own money. When I first got myself a job, I saw this piano at a church and I wanted to buy it. It was $1000 and I couldn’t afford it. My brother Vince, who was 13 at the time, had the money in the bank and lent it to me. I had to pay it back with interest, but I still love him.

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