Being in a small local family business has meant that family is always at the forefront of our minds. That means prioritising personal relationships, the quality of our work, and valuing time with those we love over profit and growth.

You may have already seen their dreamy bathroom renovations on Instagram (@actionplumber), but did you know that the story behind local family business, Action Plumbing, dates back 40 years?

Simon Read grew up on renovations and construction sites, helping his father Mark Read, who founded Action Plumbing back in 1983.

Are you thinking about embarking on a bathroom renovation, but afraid that you won’t be able to stick to your budget? Well, I have good news because there are some simple steps that you can take to ensure that when your new bathroom is handed over, it doesn’t come with any nasty surprises to your budget.

Price range: The cost of a laundry reno ranges significantly from a few thousand to tens of thousands depending on how budget or boujee your choices are. However, I’d argue that it is easier to keep the cost down for a laundry than it is for a bathroom or kitchen renovation as you’ll see from my tips below.

Handy tips to save money and make the best choices for your space. I don’t know about you, but I get a warm tingly feeling at the prospect of renovating my bathroom / kitchen / laundry.

Balancing style and practicality in your bathroom renovation. How many times have you drooled over that Pinterest bathroom image? Or imagined yourself escaping to that gorgeous bathroom sanctuary as you scroll through Instagram?