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Two renovation partners outside their completed joint venture project in Mayfield.

The Ultimate Guide To A Successful Joint Venture Renovation : A Case Study

Discover how to build a successful joint venture renovation. Learn key steps, legal setup, and real results from Bernadette Janson’s case study.

Business Xcellence Awards

The School of Renovating is a proud finalist in the 2021 Business Xcellence Awards, empowering women to build wealth and confidence through renovating.

Bernadette Janson onsite with the renovation builder inspecting beam installation and open-plan renovation progress for the Class Project.

Bernadette Janson Meets With The Renovation Builder: Class Project Report

Bernadette Janson visits the renovation builder onsite to review open-plan design progress, beam installation, and updates on the Class Project renovation.

The Newcastle Class Project Catch up

Get the latest Newcastle Class Renovation Project update—demolition progress, builder plans, and smart design choices by Bernadette Janson’s team.

Builder on-site during the demolition stage of the Class Renovation Project, inspecting structural framing and wall removal progress.

Class Project Update: The Demolition Project

Our class renovation demolition project is underway! See how Bernadette Janson and her team plan, manage, and prepare for this exciting stage.

Before and after photos showing the exterior progress of the Class Renovation Project, with driveway and facade updates.

Getting A Glimpse Of The Class Project Progress

See the latest update on our class renovation project — demolition done, builder ready, and exciting bathroom design ideas from Bernadette Janson!

Women property renovators discussing how to replace their income with property renovation projects near modern homes.

Women, Learn to Replace Your Income with Property Renos

Discover how women can replace their income with smart property renovations, build wealth, and secure long-term financial freedom.

Successful female renovator planning her next renovating-for-profit project using digital tools in a modern workspace.

What To Do After You Learn How To Make A Profit From Renovating

Learn what to do after mastering renovating for profit—expand your impact, give back, and grow your renovation success with Bernadette Janson.

Three renovation builders discussing the Class Renovation Project progress in front of a residential property.

Catching Up With The Class Project

Catch up on the latest Class Renovation Project update—delays, plans, and progress as Bernadette Janson’s team pushes to finish before Christmas.

AusMumpreneur Awards 2021 – Celebrating A Finalist!

The School of Renovating is a finalist for the 2021 AusMumpreneur Awards in the Business Pivot category. Learn about our successful shift to online renovation training during the pandemic.

Small Business Champions Award

The School Of Renovating is a finalist for the Small Business Champions Awards, recognizing their efforts in empowering women through renovation programs.

The School of Renovating and She Renovates Podcast with Bernadette Janson

Reaching Out To Support Our Sisters

KOCO empowers women in South India by providing smartphones to overcome Covid lockdowns, enabling remote work and rebuilding their community and self-esteem.

Suzanne Flanders receiving the Freedom Flyer Award for her success as a prolific renovator

From Funeral Director to Prolific Renovator

Discover how Suzanne turned crisis into success — from funeral director to prolific renovator building $300K equity and financial freedom in one year.

Speaker presenting The Art of Finding Deals workshop on renovation and property strategy.

Invisible at Work? Here’s How Jane Turned That Into Power

At 60+, Jane built 3 Airbnbs, 4 businesses & 16 renos. Discover her blueprint for women over 50 to reinvent their life, wealth & confidence.
Then, in her early 40s, doctors delivered devastating news: she had an autoimmune disease attacking her liver. Without intervention, she would need a liver transplant within 10 years.