Reality Reno with mitch and mark – Bathroom Bliss On The Cheap
We are in the process of planning out a full renovation on our home to transform it from 70’s sad to 2022 fabulous. We’ve been living in this broken old house for over two years and have waited until now to take on the full reno due to life getting in the way, not to mention we simply couldn’t previously afford the heavy price tag to do the job.
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – Living Large In The Great Outdoors
How many countries around the world do you think are green with envy of the way we, here in most parts of Australia, are able to enjoy outdoor living and entertaining pretty much all year long – lets just say lots of them!!
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – Who Doesn’t Love a Beautiful Deck!
We’re now in full swing of summer and for many of us that means outdoor entertaining or just enjoying your prized outdoor space all for yourself. So, how’s your timber deck, is it looking pretty and well protected?
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – Getting The Most From People Like Us
Since opening our mitch and mark HOME retail store in Newport NSW we have been overwhelmed by the support and interest in our store. We have had so much fun meeting more and more of the friendly local Northern Beaches folks. We’ve also been overwhelmed by so many people that have travelled big distances, some travelling from the other side of Sydney, across the state, and even some interstate visitors – thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – Are There Any Tradies Out There To Do My Job?
When it comes to renovating or even repairs around the house, one of the most common roadblocks we hear is that people just can’t find the tradies to do the job. We get it, as we too had the same issue way back when our experience was limited to household repairs. When we took the leap into full on renovations we didn’t know where to start.
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – Getting Down and Dirty In The Gutter…
None of us want to get down in the gutter, so let’s talk up in the gutters, roof gutters to be precise.
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – Breaking The Rules With Colours and Patterns
Way back in the day there were rules around the colours that we were allowed to put together, and in particular those that we were not. Remember the saying ‘blue and green should never be seen’ or ‘red and green should only be seen on an Irish queen” and don’t even go there with black and navy, our mothers would be horrified.
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – Upcycling Is The New Black
When it comes to improving our homes it’s not all about major renovations, you can totally change the look of your home from drab to fab with a furniture update. Even soft furnishings can make and dramatic change – cushions, throws, a rug and throw in a few lamps and your home can totally feel like you are all on board with the latest trend.
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – We Won The Block!!!
As a contestant on The Block, you are guaranteed a life changing experience and discovering you have capacities to achieve way more than you ever considered possible. The odds of winning money at The Block auction are good but there is still a chance you may not win enough to cover minimum wages for your time – it has happened in the past, so there is no guarantee it can’t happen again.
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – Cashing In and Selling Up
With the property market hotter than most of us have seen in our lifetimes, you are not alone if you’re contemplating taking advantage and cashing in.
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – If You’re Renovating, You Need A Renovation Roadmap
It’s daunting knowing where to start with renovations, home improvements or necessary maintenance.
If it’s a leaky tap or an electrical issue, we’re all confident contacting the plumber or the electrician. But when it is more complex renovation or maintenance related issues, there’s a whole host of various trades required, we really need to get it right.
Reality Reno with mitch and mark – Do You Speak The Language?
If you’re anything like us, when you land in a foreign language country you know enough to say ‘hello’, ‘goodbye’, ‘how much is this?’, or apologize for your lack of the local language. Communicating with tradies can often feel the same. They speak a fluent technical tradie language and some of them assume we totally understand, when we often have no idea what they’re talking about. After all, how often have you needed to know what a joist hanger is, or what to do with a puddle flange!