Master Builders Australia (MBA) has called on greater education amongst renovators about the potential danger of exposure to asbestos during renovation projects. MBA chief executive officer Wilhelm Harnisch says: “The recent University of Western Australia research on asbestos disease indicates that home renovators are the third wave of asbestos disease victims. He believes that greater…
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Many people reading this column might be relaxing at a beachside getaway, a wine region in the Southwest, a great fishing spot in the Kimberly or perhaps in a heritage town in the wheat belt Over summer many people will be enjoying the state’s delightful holiday spots, particularly along the coast. Places like Dunsborough, Denmark,…
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Australians are not only avid homebuyers, but also renovation fanatics. Unfortunately, we’re not all experts at renovation – many people end up over their head before they’ve even begun. Here, we shed some light on a few common pitfalls associated with renovating. Do your homework If you take the necessary precautions to ensure that all…
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First Home Buyers – Will the time be right early 2013? You’re probably no stranger to the phrase “timing is everything”. This is especially true when discussing something as momentous as your very first home purchase. The good news is that housing affordability has risen to the same level as it was back in March…
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Remember when the automatic roller door on the garage was something to marvel at? Today’s smart homes are full of technology we couldn’t have imagined a few decades ago Here are seven smart home trends for 2013: Smart integration At their most complex, smart homes can work out what needs to happen before the owner…
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If you are considering building a cubby for the kids over Christmas, or rigging up some backyard play equipment, there are some basic rules to follow to make sure it is safe – and legal If children are lucky, they escape with a few sprains, bruises and grazes, but injuries can be much more serious…
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Xmas and summer time can sometimes be stressful due to getting your entertaining areas prepared for BBQ’s , the extra maintenance required around your property, not forgetting the xmas shopping and having families over Homes are the centre of activity during the Xmas and Summer holiday and if you want your house to be the…
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The main ways of controlling condensation & mould are: Ventilation Heating Insulation Removal VENTILATION Open windows and doors to ventilate the home and reduce the humidity level. Don’t forget the attic, basement and crawl spaces; HEATING Keep indoor moisture low. Relative humidity should be below 60% INSULATION Insulate hot and cold surfaces, such as water…
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If you have a house that has been on the market for longer than you would like, let us help you. Houspect suggests we conduct a structural inspection of your home and if there are no issues with the property we can supply you or your agent with our “Structurally Sound Certificate” backed up by…
DetailsDid you know Houspect has a range of construction reports that lets you rest assured that your home is being built to the proper standards? Inspections are usually timed in accordance with the various building stages such as slab down, bri ckwork complete, roof on and practical completion. Houspect checks that all the work completed…
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