La Petite Maison Française

We've come to the realisation that there are so many things that we will have to juggle throughout the entire renovation process. It's...

The plumbers have returned to chase copper pipes into the brick wall. It has been a few very stressful days as we have discovered some...

As the wooden framework for the new extension goes up on our new concrete slab, we are starting to get very excited. Everything is really...

Today, we had the first bit of our wooden frame go up. It is exciting and it's the second step in the construction process....

Lots has happened in the last few days. Rebricking work has begun on the family bathroom. Our brickies are Frank and Pat - two old hands...

Next on the list of works is stormwater. A full day of digging has given us a web of furrows in our backyard and carport. It's a good...

Work has continued in the kitchen in spite of the rain. It's a good thing we haven't had heavy rain and if anything, the mild rain is...

Hubby and I decided before we embarked on this crazy adventure that we would enlist the services of a building inspector. We do not have...

With the concrete left to cure, our builder's attention has now turned to the dodgy family bathroom wall. Earlier on in the demolition...

The big day has arrived!!!!!! We were up bright and early this morning and on site by 7.30am. We had mild concerns about the weather. The...