How We Renovated Our Way to 'The Block'.
The winners of the 'The Block' spill the secrets of their renovating success, and give us the inside info on what went on behind the scenes of the TV ratings phenomenon.
In the space of twelve short weeks in 2003, Fiona Mills and Adam Thorn became household names when they appeared in the top-rating television phenomenon, 'The Block'. The couple went on to win the competition, prompting them to finally quit their day jobs and devote themselves full-time to their passion for renovating.
Since then, they have been flooded with requests for information about their unique formula for success, and so Renos on a Budget was born! Packed with budgeting tips, time- and money-saving ideas, along with heaps of before-and-after photos and good advice about choosing potential properties, this is a must for anyone starting out on their own renovation journey.
It's also a great read about an ordinary suburban couple suddenly catapulted to national fame. Not shirking the personal, they tell of their different backgrounds: how they met, why they began working on houses together ('The Block' was their fourth full home makeover to date) and how their lives have changed since the show. And there's a big section on 'The Block' experience itself, taking us step-by-step through the highs and lows, the pressures and issues of being constantly filmed, as well as lots of inside info that you didn't get to see onscreen.
An indispensable How-To, this is also an inspirational tale of a young Aussie couple with a big dream: to one day own a home by the sea.
