Fireplaces: creating a sense of home around the hearth
Fireplaces can give an ordinary living space a sense of home and warmth. They naturally draw people together and create a central hub for the home, which is why putting a special effort into choosing what type of fireplace is right for your home is well worth the effort.
Read moreCarports: a simple solution for storing your vehicle
Having a car means needing a place to store it when you’re not on the go. When it comes to keeping your car at home, finding a place for it that is safe, functional and aesthetically pleasing are all important considerations.
Read moreMirrors
Mirrors can be used throughout the home with great effect and can be used to enhance the feeling of space and light within a room or an outdoor area.
Read more7 Things to consider before starting your renovation!
7. Security Your home will be open 8-10 hours of the day, with gates opening and closing. The opportunistic criminal can see this as an invitation to gain access. Inform your contractor if, and when you are expecting deliveries and when your gardener will be there and when not. Most contractors and their staff will guard your house, as if it is their own, so you don’t have to be concerned.
Read moreMaximising Home Security with the Right Security Beams
Learn about different security beams and fortify your home against intruders.
Read moreSplashbacks
Choosing the right kitchen splashback involves considering various factors such as aesthetics, functionality, maintenance, and budget.
Read more10 Steps to Growing Trees
Trees need room to grow their branches above the ground and their roots below the ground. Avoid planting too close to overhead telephone or power lines, or too close to buildings. Most medium sized trees should be located at least 2 meters from any wall. Check whether your tree has an aggressive root system and needs to be further than 2 meters from any wall or building. Some trees have large surface roots and will lift paving.
Read moreAir Conditioners
Whether you’re selecting an air conditioner for cooling or a reverse cycle unit for heating and cooling, there are many options available.
Read moreMicrowave repairs
A microwave is a very handy in the house and can be a real trouble when they stop working, common problems with microwaves can be found and fixed if you know what you are looking for. Here are a few common problems with microwaves and possible ways to fix them.
Read moreShedding Light on Security
Discover how to enhance home security with various lighting options.
Read morePrinting on Canvas, Where do I start?
You can do your own sketch of sizes and ideas you have to see if it will work for your wall space
Read moreDucted Heating
You give your ducted heating quite a beating during the cold times of the year, this is why it is always very important to clean during your hotter seasons. Its sometimes easy to forget that these do need a good clean to make sure you dont have future problems
Read moreGarden Cleanup
Doing a proper garden clean up should be seen as your yearly treat!" During this time you are able to clean up your garden to make it look its best before the winter season. This can help prevent any pests or weeds that are bound to come during the cold season.
Read moreShould you add on or just move on?
In fact to get the maximum benefit out of any alterations you make, you need to be fairly sure that they will make it possible and comfortable for you and your family to stay on in your home for at least the next few years.
Read moreCarports
Carports are a lot cheaper choice than a garage and are great for storing cars. They can also be used for entertaining. However, carports, due to their open nature, are not as secure as garages. The advantage of a carport over a garage (beside the cheaper cost) is that they can be added onto over time should you need more space. Also you can utilise previous ‘dead’ space and add great value to your home!
Read moreHow to choose the perfect tumble dryer
For busy households with children and plenty of messy after-school activities, a tumble dryer can be a real relief when it comes to handling mountains of clothes. This is especially so if you do not have enough space to hang up row after row of wet clothing or have multiple loads of washing to take care of each week.
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