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AshgroveJOINERY & BUILD

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Workshop notes

Practical guides on budgets, timber, approvals and the projects coming out of our workshop.

GUIDES14 OCT 20262 MIN READ

What a realistic kitchen renovation budget looks like in Brisbane (2026)

We break down twelve recent projects line by line — cabinetry, benchtops, trades and the costs most quotes leave out.

By Tom Hartley, licensed builder

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MATERIALS2 OCT 2026

Timber vs. 2-pac: choosing cabinetry that lasts

How each finish wears in a busy family kitchen.

HERITAGE18 SEP 2026

Queenslander restorations: what to keep, what to replace

Saving VJs, fretwork and original windows without blowing the budget.

GUIDES4 SEP 2026

How long does a bathroom renovation take?

A week-by-week timeline from demolition to final seal.

APPROVALS21 AUG 2026

Do you need council approval for a deck in Brisbane?

Heights, setbacks and when a certifier is required.

MATERIALS7 AUG 2026

Spotted gum, blackbutt or merbau? Choosing decking timber

Durability, colour and price compared.

PROJECTS24 JUL 2026

Inside the workshop: a 4-metre walnut sideboard

From rough-sawn boards to final oil.

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