Remember Britt and Taz? They were fan faves on last year’s The Block and came out on top in the end.
The couple are now living their best lives and kickstarting their own home renovation, so they’ve shared an Instagram carousel to mark the occasion.
“7 things that The Block taught us that we’re taking into our own renovation,” the first slide reads.
“Turns out The Block taught us a little more than how to renovate a house,” they wrote in the caption.
“Now that we’re about to do it all over again with Hazelwood, there are definitely a few lessons we’re taking with us. Although this time, thankfully, we have a little longer than 12 weeks.
“And with demo FINALLY starting soon, we have a feeling we’re about to learn a whole lot more.”
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The pair said the biggest takeaway from The Block was learning to make decisions before tradies were left waiting.
“On The Block, decisions had to be made at lightning speed,” they wrote. “At Hazelwood we’re trying to make as many decisions as possible before tradies are waiting on them.”
Budgeting wisely also made the list, with Britt and Taz saying the show taught them that throwing more money at a room doesn’t necessarily produce a better result.
“The Block taught us very quickly that a big budget doesn’t automatically mean a better room,” they explained.
“We’re prioritising the things that will make the biggest impact at Hazelwood and saving where we can.”
Another lesson? Never underestimate lighting.
“It’s one of the easiest things to underestimate,” they wrote, adding that they’re planning lighting alongside each room from the very beginning rather than treating it as an afterthought.
Practicality was another major takeaway, with the couple saying storage should never be overlooked.
“If The Block taught us anything, it’s that beautiful spaces still need to actually work,” they joked.
“At Hazelwood, we’re finding a home for EVERYTHING before we even start building the cabinetry.”
Outside the home, they’ve also learned the importance of landscaping early in the process.
“One of our biggest lessons from The Block. Landscaping affects levels, drainage, access, services and how the whole property connects — which is exactly why Troy is already involved.”
The pair also admitted they’ve completely changed course on some of their renovation plans, saying they’ve realised your first idea isn’t always your best one.
“Hazelwood has changed SO much since our first plans,” they wrote.
“Sometimes sitting with a design, questioning it and changing your mind gives you a much better result.”
Finally, Britt and Taz acknowledged that not everything goes to plan during a renovation.
“If there was one lesson The Block drilled into us, it was this. Plans change, things don’t arrive, mistakes happen and sometimes you just have to find another way.”
“We have a feeling Hazelwood will test this one.”
The carousel ended with Britt and Taz asking fellow renovators to share the one thing they wish they’d known before starting their own renovation journey, proving that even after winning The Block, they’re still eager to learn.
The Block airs Sunday – Wednesday on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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