TIMELINE

2008

Feb Casey and David purchase the property and undertake a basic update, painting just a few rooms to refresh the period property.

2009

Dec The architect’s drawings are completed and pass council approval.

2010

David becomes a builder’s apprentice. His boss takes on the couple’s extension with David in tow, and the couple take on the owner-builder challenge.

2011

Feb The build starts at the back of the house, and the family move in with Casey’s grandparents.

Dec Olive is born and the build is finished.

2012

Jan The family moves back into the home and Casey sets about adding her eclectic style to the new open-plan extension.