Adding some flare to a boring room or touching up your home’s exterior through painting can bring a freshness to your living space. Sometimes all you need is a couple coats of paint to restore newness to something that was once dingy or worn out. When you are painting in the hopes of making an…
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If you’re in the market for a home, planning to renovate your current one, or building a new one, you’ve probably got plans to recruit some professional help along the way. It’s a good idea to check your plans against an expert’s appraisal to make sure you are heading in the right direction. Someone who…
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Construction of your home is done in phases involving assorted contractors working on different systems. The finished product will last many years so you’d like to know when the dust settles that your new home is all you want it to be. In short, you want to be sure everything went according to plan. If…
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Introduction To Double Glazed Windows When you think of energy efficiency and comfort, do the type of windows in your home come to mind? If not, you may be overlooking a crucial factor of energy conservation. For many Australian homeowners, the appeal of double glazing lies in its increased insulation value. Still, there’s more to…
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When do you think more fire emergencies occur: in the hot months of summer, or during the winter season? While summer can seem a more likely period for fires, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services data shows that most fire-related deaths occur during the winter. To protect your home and your family, it’s important to have…
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Are you in the planning stages before building your new home, or considering your options before replacing the existing roof on a structure you already own? If so, you know just how many roofing options are available to you. What you may not know, though, is which of those options is best suited to your…
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Bushfires are a reality for Australian homeowners, albeit an unpleasant one. When bushfires strike, is your home prepared? Though you can’t control the environment, sufficient preparedness before fires break out can make a very real difference in the outcome of such situations. When bushfires threaten, you can minimize the threat to your property, home and…
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After all of the excitement, worry and stress of having your new home built, the project is finished. Are you really ready to move in, though? Unless you’ve invested in a pre-handover inspection, the answer to that question may not be as straightforward as you think. Why Do I Need a Pre-Handover Inspection? The…
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A swimming pool is a thing of joy on a hot summer day and can elevate family gatherings to new levels, but are you prepared for how the upcoming pool regulation changes could affect your investment? As a homeowner, you may be faced with new requirements in order to fully comply with the law regarding…
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When you’ve chosen to have your dream home constructed from the ground up, you’re free from worries about defects and faults, right? It is a common misconception that newly-built properties are safe from significant faults or defects, the truth is that, unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. The quality of workmanship, materials used and even…
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