jan – Ward Builders

Sustainable Building Practices for a Greener Home in Australia

Why is Sustainable Building Important? Sustainability in construction is no longer a niche, but a necessary response to a growing environmental crisis. The built environment contributes around 40% of global...

17 July 2023

Sunshine Coast Builder Load Bearing Wall

The Advantages of Building with a Custom Home Builder

By janCustom Homes

Building a home is a significant investment and a major milestone for many people. It’s a chance to create a space that is uniquely your own and an environment that…

29 March 2023

Passive heating & cooling in your home

By janBuilding advice

Harnessing the sun’s energy to reduce heating costs Passive heating harnesses the sun’s energy to reduce heating costs. It’s all about design. An efficient design has a few key...

18 August 2022

Granny Flat Guide, what you need to know.

By janGranny Flat

Granny Flats, what you need to know. Whether it’s for your elderly parents, teenagers, or an investment to rent out. A granny flat or second extension is most certainly a…

13 September 2021

Knock down & custom rebuild vs renovation & extensions

By janCustom Homes, Extensions, Renovations

The vital things to think about Knock down and custom home rebuilds are becoming more and more popular as the Sunshine Coast grows. So often as we drive around...

13 August 2021

Home extensions. Step by Step.

By janExtensions

Home extensions, what you need to know & do. If your current home is too small and not accommodating your requirements, an extension will offer endless possibilities. The first question…

7 July 2021

Granny Flat or Second Storey Extension?

By janExtensions, Granny Flat

Do you need more space but unsure which way to go? A granny flat will tick all the boxes when it comes to adding value to your home, keeping loved...

31 May 2021

Sunshine Coast Builder - skylights & roof windows

Better Brighter rooms. Skylights & roof windows

By janDesign

Let the light shine in. Are you looking too improve light in your home and left wondering… what’s the difference between a roof window and a skylight – and which...

12 December 2020

How to recognise a load bearing wall

By janExtensions, Renovations

Ah.. light, spacious, open plan living. We all love it these days and most homes have potential to achieve this with a wall or two removed. Knowing which walls need...

25 October 2020

What to look for when buying a home – from the builders perspective

By janExtensions, Renovations

Great, you’ve decided to buy a new home or your first home. You’ve worked out a realistic budget, the area that you want to buy in, and you have a...

15 August 2020