In this episode of 'Out the Back Door' we sit down with Adrian Swain from  'Eco Design' Landscape Designers & Architects.   Adrian is a registered Landscape Architect, AQF Level 5 Arboricultural Consultant, Licenced Structural Landscaper and Pool Builder. Is this episode we cover alot (even including Star Wars garden theme!) including: Where do people get […]

"Out The Back Door" Podcast – Designing your dream backyard pool with Emanate & Co/Rob Rooney: In this episode of 'Out the Back Door' we sit down with Rob Rooney from Equilibrium Pools.  Get your pens ready as you'll want to take some notes in this great chat with Adrian & Rob where we discuss […]

"Out The Back Door" Podcast – Styling your home & Alfresco Area with Emanate & Co/Natalie Fryer:  In this episode of 'Out the Back Door' we sit down with Natalie Fryer from m2 Property Presentation. Here we talk all things style from getting 'flow' to your alfresco living area right through to cushion porn! Yes, […]

Financing your home renovation with Aaron Christie-David Are you ready to finally get started on your dream alfresco area or pool, but are thinking that you might need to get your finances sorted? Or where do you even start in the process with your finance broker & builder? Who goes first – the chicken or […]

Welcome to Season 2 of 'Out the Backdoor'.  Today we welcome Mathew Stubbs from 'Design Tribe Projects'.  Mathew is an architect & Director of Design Tribe Projects with his partner Fredric. They are architects that understand builders and builders that understand architects. Together they have the big picture view that will take your project from […]

In this episode we talk with Jenny Williams specifically about colour & ensuring you select the perfect colours for your renovations. Jenny is the owner of 'Creative Style Interior Design' & is one of Sydney’s most experienced and respected interior designers, the author of 3 colour and design iBooks and frequently quoted in the media […]

In this episode or "Out The Back Door" we talk with a landscape architect, Angela Maroney from 'Urban & Rural Design Landscape Architects' on the "Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Planning Your Landscape Design". In this episdoe of 'Out the Back Door' we'll discuss: What's the process that Angela takes with her clients; where & […]

In this episode we  talk with a bushfire consultant, Stuart McMonnies on the in's & out's on construction within a bushfire zone.  Here we'll discuss: What is a BAL Zone? What are the limitations people need to consider? Can you still use timber within a BAL Zone? What is the process involved in finding out […]

So what is a Principal Certifying Authority? What do they do? And how do they fit into your home renovation? In this episode of 'Out The Back Door' Adrian talks to Curtis Prior from MB Certifications What exactly is a Principal Certifier? What is their role in your renovation? What does a PC do & […]

Do you need council approval? Whether you are considering building the additional rumpus room onto the rear of your home, finally starting the pool for the kids or building your dream outdoor living area; you will need to consider an approval in some format.  If you think you can just 'whack up the patio cover' […]