There was a stage in Australia where most homes were built with asbestos, whether that was in the walls or in roof tiles, a staggering 70,000 houses were built between 1944 (after World War II) and 1954. These materials were used extensively because they were cheap, durable and readily available within the building industry, however…
A well-maintained lawn will add kerb appeal to your property. There are two choices of lawn you can choose from: real grass or synthetic grass. Homeowners in South Australia want to know which option is best. Today we will compare the pros and cons of natural grass and synthetic grass. Maintenance Costs Natural grass is achieved through…
Most plaster ceilings have cracks and sagging over time. It could be likely your ceiling is old; therefore, gravity and vibrations are loosening the plaster. Why You Should Repair a Ceiling Crack Right Away Make ceiling crack repairs as soon as you spot them. The first thing is to determine if it is a structural…
There are many wonderful advantages to owning a pool in South Australia. Hot summer days are turned into wet fun in the backyard, and the added beauty of the sparkling water adds tranquillity to anyone’s personal life. But all the fun and all the beauty can abruptly end if proper safety and maintenance are not…
Latest practices are incredibly important when discussing a building tender. A large number of groups are invested in maintaining these standards, including the Master Builders South Australia, the Association of Consulting Architects, and the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. The key element of assessing the standard of tenders is good management. As a client, you need to know that…
The filtration system used in your pool is what dictates whether it is a salt-water, chlorine or mineral pool. A salt-water pool obviously uses salt but there is still chlorine in the mix. Liquid chlorine is created through the use of salt-water chlorinators. This reduces the need to add a large amount of additional chlorine.…
Are your planted veggies constantly under attack from marauding critters? If so, it’s time to strengthen your defensive lines. An easily accessible landscape is not going to protect your garden, so that is the first area you should focus on. Preventing animals from identifying a food source will make the rest of your efforts more…
What are your expectations of your new build? Do you think that you will get along with your builder? Are you expecting that life will soon settle down according to the build schedule? Perhaps you are confident that all you’ve crossed all the Ts and dotted all the Is. However, one of the major issues…
One of the major issues with sustainability is human nature. As a species, humans are inclined towards social lives. While people may have their own individual beliefs, morals and ethics, we are largely shaped by the norms of the societies in which we live. What does this have to do with solar panels? Quite a lot, according to…
Major home renovations are not only costly, they are potentially dangerous if not done correctly. Before you embark on a project that requires a considerable amount of demolition and construction, you may want to consider hiring an independent building inspector. Throughout the process, an independent inspector can also help to safeguard your investment. The last…