THE PROJECT Located in Canberra’s inner south, the suburb of Kingston is highlighted by its close proximity to the Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature Reserve and is also a stone’s through from Parliament House.

THE PROJECT Phillip Island sits just off the Victorian coastline some 140 kilometres south east of Melbourne and is perhaps best known for two things, hosting the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and being home to Australia’s largest colony of fairy penguins.

Parkwood Modular Buildings, a manufacturer with more than 30 years’ experience in the modular home market, was intent on introducing a new product with a more contemporary look than its previous offerings.

Following several cold winters, the young owners of a partially completed project home that had stood unchanged on the eastern spur of Linden in the lower Blue Mountains since 2003, decided it was time to renovate.

A strict, six-month deadline wasn’t enough to threaten the LYSAGHT LIVING® project of Illawarra homeowner Cheryl. The goal: Finish construction of an expansive entertaining patio, as well as a freestanding pergola in time to host her daughter’s engagement party. With the help of her builder, Cheryl finished her project on time and ready for a celebration to remember. Here are her best tips to see you through any renovation challenge…

Located in the rugged rural setting of Drivers Run, just a short drive from Launceston, White Gum Rise commands spectacular views of a mountain range that is covered in snow through winter.