Spring is a time of year that lends itself to selling a home. The sun is out and the flowers are beginning to bloom. Nature itself can give a property curb appeal but the season can also work against you if you don’t put the work in to get your home ready for sale. New…
Are you sick of feeling the heat when you know the only solution is to throw money at your ever- increasing air-con? A ceiling cavity can reach 70 degrees or more on a really hot day, which means all that heat is trapped inside your home. There are other design or structural elements which are…
A new home or renovation is a valuable commodity. You should always check credentials and references to ensure you make a wise and informed decision when choosing the right builder for your project. Matching Portfolio What are your plans so far as design? You will want a builder who has the skills to transform your…
Curb appeal is the catchphrase you will hear most often when selling a home. The term is often associated with spending money to make a property look more appealing to potential buyers. The thing is, there is no obligation to place a huge dollar amount on preparing your home for sale. Selling a home is…
The process of building a home can become incredibly complex, with a multitude of factors to consider and decisions to make. The reality is, there are way more than ten ways to make a build easier, however, these ten tips will help you navigate the process and if all goes according to plan, achieve your…
You’re building a house: this is your opportunity to make one of the greatest investments of your life, whether you intend on retiring in your new home or eventually selling at a profit. It is often said that it’s the little things that matter. When that principle is applied to the property market, all those…
Whether you like it or not, you can’t just drop your dream home on any block and hope that it works. There are so many factors to consider that it takes multiple different construction professionals working together to make an impactful home design a reality. Most architects will start with a vision but you can…
If you are working with a tight budget or simply want to save on your building costs, quality recyclable materials are a money saver that also help the environment. So long as the sourced material meets New South Wales building standards, there are no structural integrity risks. The Australian government, in cooperation with local authorities,…
When it comes to DIY it is important to know your limitations. There are certain household projects that require expertise to ensure workmanship is of a high enough standard and meets relevant safety codes. Some DIY projects pose a risk to both life and property, which is something you simply cannot take back after the…
The photovoltaic effect is what occurs when a material is able to generate electricity through contact with sunlight. Basically, it is the essential element needed to make solar panels work. The quality of panels and complexity of connections is what determines the maximum efficiency of a solar PV system. Solar PV can offer great benefits…