Built From Real Experience
More than 37 years immersed in the building industry, helping homeowners renovate with confidence.
A Lifetime Around Construction
Long before Own Your Reno existed, building sites already felt like home.
I grew up immersed in the family building business, learning the realities of construction from a young age and gaining decades of knowledge simply by living and breathing the industry every day.
Today, I run a successful renovation business in South Australia alongside my family — working closely with homeowners to transform spaces that are not only functional, but thoughtfully planned and beautifully designed.
Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming renovations can become without the right guidance.
Many homeowners begin the process without fully understanding:
• layouts
• budgeting
• selections
• timelines
• the true potential their home can achieve
That experience is what inspired the Own Your Reno series.
These books were designed to help homeowners feel more informed, organised and confident before demolition even begins.
Why I Created Own Your Reno
After years of working closely with homeowners, I realised most people don’t just need inspiration — they need guidance.
Renovating can quickly become overwhelming without understanding layouts, budgeting, timelines, trades, selections and the renovation process itself.
I created Own Your Reno to help homeowners feel more informed, more organised and more confident before demolition even begins.
These books were designed to bridge the gap between beautiful ideas and real-world renovation decisions — helping you avoid costly mistakes while creating spaces that truly work for your lifestyle.
CREATED FROM REAL RENOVATION EXPERIENCE
Why This Isn't Just Another Renovation Book
Real Renovation Industry Knowledge
Built from 500+ real renovations across Australia.
Not a DIY Renovation Guide
Learn how to work WITH your renovator — not become one.
Australian Renovation Advice
Layouts, budgeting and renovation planning designed for Australian homes.
Designed to Reduce Overwhelm
Guiding homeowners to feel more confident before demolition even begins.
Behind Own Your Reno
A closer look at the renovations, materials, inspiration and real-world experience behind the series.
