Author name: Bilal Hassan

I’m Bilal Hassan, the founder of Dwellify Home. With 8 years of practical experience in home remodeling, interior design, and décor consulting, I help people transform their spaces with simple, effective, and affordable ideas. I specialize in offering real-world tips, step-by-step guides, and product recommendations that make home improvement easier and more enjoyable. My mission is to empower homeowners and renters to create functional, beautiful spaces—one thoughtful update at a time.

A bright, fully remodeled open-plan kitchen and living room with a stone island, woven pendant lights, wood floors, and sunlight streaming through large windows.

How Much Does It Cost to Remodel a House in 2025?

By Bilal Hassan / July 17, 2025

When I kicked off my first home-remodeling project, the questions hit me like a hammer: What will it cost; which

A bright, freshly renovated white kitchen opening into a sunny living room with wood floors, and a close-up inset at the bottom left showing a new brass cabinet knob on a freshly painted door.

Is $50,000 Enough to Renovate a House? Smart Tips to Stretch Your Budget

By Bilal Hassan / July 15, 2025

After more than fifteen years in the renovation game, I’ve learned that a budget of $50,000 can truly transform a

Sunny residential street with neighbouring houses at different building stages, including a new extension with scaffolding and a freshly completed modern house

Using Public Planning Data to Understand Local Building Demand

By Bilal Hassan / September 17, 2023

Planning applications provide an early view of what households, developers and organisations hope to build. Reviewed over time, they can