How to Renovate a Property in Australia for Profit
Guest post by Andre Smith If you’re trying to renovate a property in Australia for profits, you can easily accomplish this task by considering a few things throughout the process. These strategies are effective and appeal to families and entrepreneurs…
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Endangered Species?
For all the three new houses that I have built a key consideration was the TV aerial. Even though all the builders wouldn’t actually install the aerial I got them to install the wiring to various points around the house…
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Neighbour Abuse – Win
It’s quite clear from space what this guy thinks of his neighbour. Thanks to Google Maps for this image. If you think this had been photoshopped just check out the below coordinates on Google Maps 48°08’34.7”N 123°10’08.6”W For…
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Water Feature Table
One of the sites I follow on facebook is Design Ideas . . . . which is where I found this slide show. I’m not convinced that this is a good idea. Sure it looks spectacular. . . . and…
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Are Skylight Tubes Still A Good Idea?
I have previously talked about these Skylight Tubes but I’m starting to have second thoughts. When we were using incandescent bulbs of 60 or more watts for lighting there was a real power saving in using daylight to illuminate dark…
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What to Look For When Buying your First Home
Guest Post by Doug Jones If you and your partner are ready to start a family and are thinking of purchasing your very first home, there is much to consider. Obviously, the location would need to be suitable for you…
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Walking Table
Why Asphalt is a Good Choice for your New Home’s Driveway
A guest post from John Ray If you are fortunate enough to be building your dream home, there is much to consider. Having the luxury of being involved at the design stage allows you to really make the home a…
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A Secure, and Welcoming Front Door
Your entrance should provide a welcome to your guests, not look like a fortress! Consider this as an opportunity to sweep guests off their feet. For many, the house entrance and the front door can also be a conversation starter….
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How to Choose the Perfect Lighting for your New Home
Guest Post by Alex Charles If you are soon to move into your dream home, you have probably had a hand in the design, and now comes the interior design, of which lighting is a major component. Technology has brought…
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