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Let’s explore some of the unique aspects that make the Northern Beaches not just a location but a lifestyle choice for homeowners and builders.

Posted by Paul Ackling 18/01/2024

This quick guide we give you a few tips on what to look out for when getting your building project quoted.

Posted by Paul Ackling 14/08/2023

With lots to think about when designing & building a home, we asked our team at Peninsula Homes, what 3 things they would include in a knockdown rebuild!

Posted by Nicole O'Gready 23/09/2022

We all need professional people to undertake specific tasks in life. Those who have specific skill sets and who have spent time and energy mastering their craft. So, why is it that people want to manage their own new home or renovation build?

Posted by Nicole O'Gready 17/02/2022

At Peninsula Homes, we build homes for families & we've asked Paul’s teenage daughter to get the inside scoop on what teenagers really want from their home.

Posted by Ayla Ackling 19/10/2021

Building in this time of Covid-19 certainly has its challenges with material shortages, restrictions of tradespeople and lockdowns all playing a vital part. It’s fair to say that it has felt like the sand has been shifting beneath us at times. In tackling these challenges, we have played to our natural strengths in problem-solving, adapting to change and communication. It’s a test that has forced us to use our skills and expertise to provide calm and certainty to our clients.

Posted by Paul Ackling 14/09/2021

Australia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world with a diverse climate, and Aussie’s love spending time outdoors enjoying the elements, especially in the backyard which has become part of the “Great Australian Dream”. Let’s explore how best to control our exposure with shade while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing outdoor space.

Posted by Paul Ackling 13/10/2020

You have decided to upgrade your wardrobes, so it’s time to decide what type of storage will best suit you and your lifestyle. This blog post will give you valuable pointers, and tips for designing your dream wardrobe, provided by the storage experts from 7am Wardrobes.

Posted by Paul Ackling 12/06/2020

When lengths of rich natural timber are butted up against one another underfoot, and polished to a supple, glossy sheen, they add a timeless, palatial atmosphere to even the most modest homes.
And yet studies over the past twenty years indicate that laminate and vinyl floors are increasing in popularity, while interest in genuine wooden floors is dropping off. What, exactly, is responsible for the fluctuation in these trends?

Posted by Paul Ackling 12/11/2019