With Summer fast approaching, now is the perfect time to find your inner green thumb and revamp your garden so you can sit back, relax and enjoy Summer. With housing blocks shrinking in size and more people looking at more affordable housing options like townhouses and units, it’s not always possible to have the huge…
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Smart wiring sounds like a great idea in theory, but how cost effective is it in practice? There are a number of factors to consider outside of installing this wiring system in your home. If you have never heard of smart wiring, the term basically describes a wiring system that is designed to accommodate smart…
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A lot of potential homeowners avoid building on a sloping block. Doing so is a mistake. A sloping site presents the opportunity to create a beautiful home and landscape. So long as structures are secure and your landscape is properly designed. Building on a slope will present challenges. There are two tradition methods of addressing…
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Aluminium windows frames can provide a long-lasting option for New South Wales homes. There is often a mistaken assumption that aluminium window frames do not require maintenance, however. Can You Paint Aluminium Window Frames? Yes, you can. Exposure to the elements will reduce the lifespan of aluminium windows frames if they are left untreated. The…
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When the cost of renovation is too much, a dash of paint can reinvent your bathroom. Painting bathroom tiles is a great way to change your decor at minimal cost. This is a DIY project you can complete without labour costs. There are a few tools you will need, which will make painting your bathroom…
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Pergolas are large structures that can really enhance your outside spaces. As far as architecture is concerned, pergolas are usually much more impressive than other outside structures such as arbors. The structure typically includes columns that support a roof with open spaces on at least three sides. A pergola can act as a standalone structure…
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According to a report recently completed by the CSIRO, there are a number of trends impacting the future of the Australian construction industry. For business owners, it’s important to stay ahead of the game, in all aspects of the business. Below are the top five construction trends shaping Australian employment, industries and economies in 2017, specifically within the building industry.…
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The one thing about home renovation and design is that it is constantly changing. New ideas are forever evolving, some stick, some don’t and others go in and out of fashion. Wallpaper is one of those design influences that has had many reappearances and seems once again to be back on the home renovator’s radar.…
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Every landscape deserves a unique focal point; a place where you can gather with family and friends in style and comfort. In 2016 retailers, builders, and architects began noticing that a new trend was gaining traction. Fire pits, an old landscape favourite, emerged as one of the most popular focal points in New South Wales…
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If you ask ten different builders to define the soil classifications on a piece of land, there is a good chance you will get ten different answers. That is not to say that those ten builders do not know what they are talking about, however, the soil classification system is complex and there is even…
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