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Sliding Patio Doors – Occasional Use Only
These sliding patio doors were the entrance to a cafe that I visited the other day. It was no surprise to find they didn’t open very smoothly. It reminded me of the first house we built in Australia where we…
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Stepping Up Your Game – A Guide to Adding a Second Storey
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight Home ownership is a goal for many people. But it’s not accessible to everyone. So if you’re one of the lucky ones count your blessings. Even after you’ve reached the goal there’s still so much…
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Roll Over House
Don’t like the 2 storey house? Well simply roll it over and have a single storey house! PrefabNZ is running a competition for the best designed building of less than 65 square metres that can fit in a backyard. Out of…
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Project Managing Your Build
Do you want to build your own house?. . . . If you want to make sure you don’t overspend, and don’t want to be still building in three or four years then you need to think about how you manage…
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Furniture and Fixtures you can easily make at Home
Guest Post by Trent Anderson The furniture and fixtures in your home should be personal; they reflect your taste and your personality. Unfortunately some of the best pieces have price tags that may be above your current budget. Fortunately this doesn’t…
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How Much Did That Swim Cost?
$25 or more ? Think I am joking? Initial cost For a reasonable sized pool with a paved surround and proper fences you are unlikely to get away with less than $60,000. Add it to your mortgage and you are…
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Dracula’s Kitchen?
These are certainly creepy looking kitchen cupboards. . . . . but reasonably practical as you can see from the 2nd photo. I saw this on www.exithomekeyrealty.com For more unusual photos, and Fails, check out What the………………….?
Taking Water For Granted
Do you ever think how lucky you are to be able to get a drink of water from the tap. Most people in Australia don’t. 2.5 billion people don’t have access to safe drinking water at home. . . . …
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Star Wars House?
Is it a crashed Starcruiser, or Darth Vader’s bunker. . . . or what? The house was designed by the architect Errol J Kirsch and is located in Oak Park a suburb of Chicago. For more unusual photos, and Fails,…
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DIY Christmas Decor that even Kids can Help with
Guest Post by Edward Francis Christmas is approaching and everybody will be purchasing unique decor. Kids will be excited to receive Christmas themed gifts, cards, crafts, and ornaments too. Children are more energetic than grown-ups and rather than buying decor this…
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