Helping you understand how your home is working, why it matters and what to improve first.
Most homes aren't broken. They just weren't designed, built or renovated with heat, moisture and air in mind. Living Home helps homeowners and renters around Newcastle and Lake Macquarie work out what's really going on, then fix the right things in the right order.
What does your house do that annoys you?
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Heat coming in through the roof, west-facing glass or gaps, with no easy way out at night.
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Warmth escaping through ceilings, windows and draughts faster than your heater can replace it.
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Moisture from showers, cooking and breathing with nowhere to go. It shows up as condensation, mould and musty wardrobes.
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Air leaks around doors, windows, floors, downlights and vents. Small gaps add up to one big hole.
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Not enough fresh air, especially in closed-up bedrooms overnight.
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Heating and cooling working overtime to make up for what the house isn’t doing.
Sound familiar? Here's where to start
Start with the free guide
How well is your home actually working? Five simple checks you can do this week to see what your home is telling you.
Get the free guide →
Come to the Home Tune-Up workshop
A practical community workshop on Sunday 15 November 2026 at Valentine Community Hall. Tickets $5.
Secure your seat →
Get a proper look at your home
A Home Performance Snapshot or a full Measured Home Assessment in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, with a plan for what to fix first.
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Follow the Lab
Real homes and real retrofits, including our own 1990s house. What worked, what didn't, and what we'd do differently.
Visit the Lab →
Looking for rebates?
NSW and federal programs can help pay for insulation, glazing, hot water and more.
See funding options →
Who's behind Living Home
I'm Jade Kerr, a process and chemical engineer, Certified Passive House Designer and property developer. I've been renovating homes since 2012 and living with the results, including the expensive ones.