Michael and Carlene Duffy first appeared on our TV screens in 2015 as part of Channel 9’s The Block Glasshouse and Reno Rumble. Since then, the Dynamic Duo have been in high demand – as the Hosts of 9 Life’s Ready Set Reno, Open Homes Australia and Renovate or Rebuild.

A passion for renovation launched Michael and Carlene into Channel 9’s The Block Glasshouse. Averaging more than 1.3 million viewers each episode, Australia watched as Michael and Carlene worked tirelessly week in, week out to create a truly exceptional home.

A professional carpenter and project manager, Michael mapped layouts and managed contractors whilst Carlene’s eye for design added an element of sophistication and style.

Today they run a successful interiors and design blog and e-design business, Cedar & Suede which effectively combines the couple’s design eye, experience, and creativity, to provide the best in unique and comprehensive renovation and design. Entertaining and humorous, the unstoppable team have always maintained an upbeat personality, a calm composure and dry wit.

Together under the keen guidance of Carlene, and by chronicling their work, through short digital videos and stories,

they have built a strong and engaged audience across their social platforms sharing everything from their life hacks to tips and advice about building, design and styling.

With an ever-growing list of accomplishments, Michael and Carlene are always finding new ways to apply their renovating skills and as avid campers have added transforming vintage caravans to their list of accomplishments – having completed five restorations to date whilst documenting the journey and their first book – This Old Van – due for release in April 2023.