Which house will rule? Get set for a new series of Guided by just five House Rules, the The six teams vying for the Who will win the ultimate prize in 2015? teams will each be given a designated zone life-changing prize are: There’s only one House Rules and it’s on House Rules which has so in the house and they must draw on all their Seven. NEW SOUTH WALES / Steve & Tiana much more to reveal. creative talents, determination and strategy For more information, go to the show’s to achieve the most stunning reveals. VICTORIA / Bronik & Corrine Australia’s biggest renovation show is back. official website: Six new teams from around Australia The whole house reveals are what sets QUEENSLAND / Ben & Danielle yahoo7.com.au/houserules this show appart. Nothing can match the are set to embark on a ride of a lifetime, SOUTH AUSTRALIA / Ryan & Marlee *Metropolitan and Regional Combined Audiences putting their homes on the line and their feeling because it’s their own home. skills to the test, as they battle it out to Expert judges – award-winning architect WESTERN AUSTRALIA / become mortgage free. and designer Joe Snell and Home Beautiful Karina & Brian Together, they’ll travel the country, hand magazine editor Wendy Moore – will score TASMANIA / Cassie & Matt over the keys to their homes and leave each team for their work. But the last word their opposition to transform every room in will go to the home owners. House Rules surged into the Top 10 regular their house in just seven days! Without knowing who was responsible for programs of 2014 with 2.8 million* viewers tuning in to see Victoria’s Adam Dovile and Host Johanna Griggs will be in the each zone – the home owners will score Lisa Lamond crowned champions. The thick of the action as these six brave each transformation. Will they love or couple’s lives have changed forever with teams gamble with the most important loathe what they see? Adam now a presenter on Better Homes & possession in their lives. Scores will be revealed at Homebase, where Gardens and their home completely paid off. Acclaimed designer Carolyn Burns- one by one the teams will be eliminated. McCrave will be supervising the teams, The two teams left standing will face-off who have only one week to completely in the Grand Final for a chance to win the transform each home. most coveted prize on Australian TV… their entire mortgage completely paid off! Western Sydney’s Steve and Tiana are the Steve, a metal fabricator, admits to feeling first father and daughter duo to compete embarrassed by the state of his home. on House Rules. “I would like to feel proud of this house again. It’s been a long-time dream to have They count their blood ties as a massive this house renovated. And to have my STEVE & TIANA advantage in the competition. “It’s an mortgage paid off would be mind-blowing.” unbreakable bond,” Tiana says. “The other NSW teams can go their separate ways but The pair want the house transformed into a we’re stuck together for life.” big modern entertainer, where Steve – the king of the barbecue – can play host to his While Tiana doesn’t live with her dad big Maltese family. anymore, her childhood home holds a special place in her heart. She was only At 47, Steve is the oldest competitor seven when her mother Danielle passed on House Rules while Tiana, 26, is the away and the house is filled with memories. youngest by one month. While Steve will provide the brawn on the show, he’s “The house is really important to me counting on Tiana to do the rest. “He’ll be because I had a wonderful childhood the muscles; he’ll tear everything down here,” says Tiana, who now lives 20 and build everything up but I’ll be there to minutes away with new husband Dean. make everything look pretty,” she says. “I’d love for my future children to create their own memories here.” The pair may be close but their relationship isn’t always smooth sailing. “She’s the At just 28, Steve was left to bring up Tiana apple of my eye, but she can also be a and her younger brother Andrew. “Being a pain in my arse,” Steve laughs. single dad was tough. I wasn’t able to fix the house because all of the money went Tiana, a childcare director, admits she’s into raising the kids.” feisty and opinionated. Steve worked hard to keep a roof over their heads. “We didn’t get to see Dad very often because he was constantly working,” “There’s always going to Tiana says. be arguments when I’m Now Steve is a father to six-year-old Rory involved because I like to with partner Deanne, Tiana is determined get my opinion across.” the same thing doesn’t happen to her baby brother. “He’s given me everything growing up,” she says. “This is my opportunity to give back to him.” Proud Blues supporter, the duo are thrilled to be flying the flag for NSW. “We’re Blue Steve’s 1960s yellow brick three- through and through,” Steve says. bedder has definitely seen better days. “It’s falling apart,” Tiana says. Tiana adds: “We’ve got the best state in “There’s cracks everywhere and it’s the country. We’re gonna win!” so dated. Dad’s paying off something that he’s not proud to show off.” #SteveandTiana Having the only carpenter in the competition, Corrine adds: “Even though Bronik could the pressure is on the Victoria team to deliver. renovate the entire house on his own, we can’t afford it financially.” Bronik, 27, has spent the last 10 years working as a chippie and it’s a job he loves. House Rules is just the opportunity they’ve BRONIK & CORRINE “I enjoy building something from scratch been waiting for. and seeing what I end up with,” he says. VICTORIA His girlfriend of two years Corrine, 28, believes his skills will set them apart. “He “We entered this was born with a hammer in his hand,” she competition because our says. “I have a lot of confidence in Bronik and his workmanship.” house is a dump and in real need of some TLC,” Bronik Corrine describes Bronik as being ‘super impulsive’, like the time he bought their says. “To have it renovated house without telling her! is a dream come true.” “We were out watching the cricket and he gets this call,” she laughs. “He’s like, They may be in love but when it comes to ‘Babe, guess what?’ We just bought a design, they’re like chalk and cheese. house! I still get goosebumps thinking “I like clean, white walls,” says Corrine. about it.” “I like walls that make a statement,” The 1960s weatherboard they bought early counters Bronik, who describes his style last year was the first house they looked as modern industrial. at. Despite it being a ‘bombsite’ and an ‘eye-sore’, it was situated in an area they While Bronik is handy on the tools, Corrine’s could see themselves raising a family. no stranger to renovation having remodelled a milk bar she once owned into a funky café. “We want to make this place our forever “There was a lot of painting and sanding,” home; an open space where we feel says Corrine, who now holds down two jobs comfortable and can raise some kids,” as a barista and retail assistant. Bronik says. In their spare time, Corrine enjoys designing The only habitable area is the living room, and making jewellery while Bronik makes which is where they eat and sleep. “We’ve timber furniture. “I like to go out to the shed packed most of our things into the lounge and make tables, chairs or whatever,” he room because it’s cosy and comfortable,” says. “I get a real satisfaction out of making Corrine says. them and giving them away as gifts”. While they had a vision for the property, The couple have some big shoes to fill hefty mortgage repayments have stalled after Victoria took the House Rules title in the much-needed renovations. “Knowing 2014. “Victorians are winners, as we saw that we have such a huge mortgage last year with Adam and Lisa,” Bronik says. hanging over our heads has put a lot of “We’ll make sure we come out on top.” strain on us financially,” Bronik says. #BronikandCorrine Newlyweds Ben and Danielle always Being on House Rules is the kick start their wanted a home in one of Brisbane’s most home desperately needs. “Our house is expensive areas. dying for a makeover,” Ben says. Their dream came true in 2011 but it They’re hoping the other contestants can BEN & DANIELLE meant buying the worst house in the give them a house with the wow factor. suburb! “It was a fixer-upper but it had a With a quirky love for both modern and QUEENSLAND lot of character,” Ben, 32, says. vintage styles, they describe their style as fresh and eclectic. “We like natural, earthy The couple liken their 1970s split- materials like timber, stone and concrete,” level brick abode to a ski chalet. With Danielle says. timber cladding and outdated finishes, the home is in desperate need of an They may be competitive but their laid- overhaul. “Our house is an ugly brick box,” back attitude might fool their competitors Danielle, 31, says.