Don’t forget about your yard! The interior of your home shouldn’t be the only area getting a face-lift. Your yard is the first impression of your home – rusty fences and gates don’t paint a pretty picture for the rest of the home. Your fence deserves some love – a revamp with a fresh coat […]
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4 Essential Elements of Your Renovation Strategy
Hi, my fellow reno buddies! It’s Naomi here and today I want to talk to you about your renovation strategy. But, first – have you worked out what your property patch is? Have you honed-in on the suburbs that fit your goals? If you have, that’s fantastic and you’re ready to move onto the next […]
How To Stick To Your Kitchen Reno Budget
Renovating your kitchen is often one of the most costly rooms in your house to renovate. If you need help sticking to your budget, here are five tips for you. Research, Research, Research! Although it is the most important step to any renovation, research is so commonly forgotten! With all the anticipation around renovating a […]
3 Ways to Manage Your Budget During Your Renovation
Hi guys! Naomi Findlay here, your Rapid Renovation expert. Recently I talked about how to create a renovation timeline and stick to it. Now I want to talk about the money side of things. If you’re already at the “pick up the tools and go” stage, you would have a pretty detailed budget in place […]
3 Steps to Nail Your Renovation Timeline
Hey everyone! It’s Naomi Findlay, your rapid renovation expert! You’ve completed the hard yards; you have enough research to fill a library, and your budget estimates would make your old math teacher proud. You finally have your perfect property. You’ve nailed down what your renovations are going to be. The shabby old bathroom is getting […]
Renovating App: Rapid Reno Mate – the new, smarter way to renovate
Have you heard about my new Rapid Reno Mate app? Rapid Reno Mate™ is a FREE renovating app for iPhone and Android that’s answering the prayers of renovators all over the country by literally putting a one-stop-renovating-shop into the palms of their hands. It’s the ultimate renovators’ companion, making it easy and enjoyable to renovate your home […]
How To Paint Your Kitchen Cupboards
We all know how expensive a kitchen renovation can be – so rather than ripping out the cabinetry to keep up with this year’s trends, why not simply revamp them up with some paint? This DIY is perfect for you if your cupboards are in good condition but simply look a little dated. For laminate […]
4 Ways To Work Out How Much Your Renovation Will Cost
Hi guys, it’s Naomi Findlay here! Are you ready to begin your renovation journey but worried about going over your budget? Are you dreaming about a certain look for your property, but not sure how much it’s actually going to cost you? Do you keep tossing and turning, worrying about whether you have under-estimated the […]
How To Find The Perfect Agent
Howdy everyone, it’s Naomi Findlay here! So, you’ve put in all the upgrades, the kitchen is looking slick, as is the awesome outdoor entertainment space. You’ve even got the home staging stuff sorted. Your buyers will be jumping over each other to take the property off your hands – and leave you with a nice […]
The Tradies You Need For Your Bathroom & Kitchen Reno
When you have established your renovation plan and budget, it is time to start consulting professionals. To create your perfect kitchen or bathroom you will need the services of a number of trades. Working with a great tradesperson will ensure your new space is fit to last, whilst saving you money and accelerating your timeline. […]
Naomi Findlay is an experienced interior designer, project manager and stylist who also loves sharing her passions and experience by teaching others.