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choosing tiles for Your bathroom renovation
Your bathroom tiles have a huge impact on the overall feel of your space. Here's our guide to making a choice you'll love for years to come.

Gabrielle Glasson
May 15 min read


Our design service
Introducing Shire Build's design service: make the 1001 decisions for your renovation process easy and get a cohesive result you love.

Gabrielle Glasson
Apr 12 min read


Bathroom Basin materials
Ceramic, concrete, stainless steel, natural stone, solid surface: how to select the right basin material for your bathroom renovation.

Gabrielle Glasson
Mar 155 min read


Best options for benchtops in 2025?
Building a new kitchen? Here's everything you need to know about choosing the right benchtop for you.

Gabrielle Glasson
Jan 227 min read


Cornice vs square set vs shadow line CEILINGS - WHAT'S BEST FOR YOU?
Let's look at the differences between the most common ceiling corner options and what's best for your home!

Gabrielle Glasson
Sep 27, 20245 min read


10 Reasons for a Phased Approach to Your Renovation
With interest rates putting many families' dream home renovation on hold, now is a good time to consider a phased approach.

Gabrielle Glasson
Jun 15, 20245 min read


The difference betwen DA and CDC for your build or renovation in 2025
If you're wondering what the difference is and how to choose between a Development Application (DA) or Complying Development Certificate...

Gabrielle Glasson
Jan 31, 20243 min read


How to create a luxurious and timeless bathroom
If you've been looking at that daggy old bathroom for too long now and the time is finally coming to give it a refresh, keep in mind that...

Gabrielle Glasson
Oct 14, 20232 min read


are light roof colours more energy efficient?
Planning a new roof as part of your renovation or new build? It's not just about looks. When considering the colour of your roof, there...

Gabrielle Glasson
Mar 2, 20233 min read


Demolishing A House In Sydney
So you’ve contracted your designer and builder and plans are finally locked in – this is where you get to have a breather and pass the...

Gabrielle Glasson
Jan 24, 20233 min read


How to 'nail' work experience
So you've lined up work experience with a builder. Maybe it's your first foray into the workplace and you're not sure what to expect or...

Gabrielle Glasson
Dec 23, 20223 min read


What are PC and PS items in a building contract?
What are PC (Prime Cost) and PS (Provisional Sums) items in a construction contract

Craig Parker
Dec 9, 20223 min read


Best Insulation for your Sydney Home
Consider the TOTAL-R (resistance) ratings of 4 types of insulation, including what will suit the position of application in your home.

Gabrielle Glasson
Aug 31, 20223 min read


A checklist for selecting a builder
Choosing the right builder can be the difference of having a fantastic experience and getting the result you want, or ripping your hair...

Gabrielle Glasson
Apr 27, 20223 min read


How to choose a builder
There is a LOT riding on this decision, so it's important to get it right! And may we gently remind you that there's much more to weigh...

Gabrielle Glasson
Mar 16, 20223 min read


Site Preparation TO lay your slaB: what to expect
There's actually a lot of that goes into preparing for your slab. We take you through each step so you know what to expect.

Gabrielle Glasson
Mar 2, 20222 min read


Do I Need a Building Designer or an Architect?
Well, it depends! Let's start by looking at the difference between a Building Designer and an Architect to help you work out which is...

Gabrielle Glasson
Mar 2, 20222 min read


Millboard: King of the composites
We run you through our experience of building a coastal pool deck with Millboard, including how it compares to timber and other composites.

Gabrielle Glasson
Nov 4, 20213 min read
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