Nudge, Nudge, Wink, Wink
Say No More! I saw this sign on a truck while I was walking to Dandenong the other day. If you want to be ‘upfront’ with a fence builder who has a sense of humour. . . and you live…
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The Dedicated Designer – 6 Tips for Giving Your Home a Pre-Sale Makeover
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight House envy. . . . The struggle is real. . . .We have all been there. You walk into someone’s home and your eyes dart from corner to corner in disbelief that everything is so in-place…
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Ghost Houses 2017
Walking around my local area I came across this abandoned partially built house. . . . . . and next door this abandoned 3 house development. They are reminders that things can go wrong, and if you are over committed…
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Pick Your Basin Mixer Carefully
This shows what can happen when you get it wrong! Thanks to Tradie Mayhem for this photo, well worth a look to see what can go wrong. For more Unusual House Photos, Wins, and Fails, have a look at:…
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Sliding Doors/Windows Security
Does your new home have sliding doors and or windows? Did you know they aren’t very secure? . . . as they can easily be lifted out, even if they are locked. Here is a low cost fix that stops…
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Easy Clean Vertical Blinds
Just rip of a length and pull when you think they are dirty. Also easily recyclable if you don’t mind a dusty a – – e! Thanks to Heather Grinstead’s Facebook Page for this photo, well worth a look to see what…
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Why You Might Not Find A Builder Rating
Can’t find a quality rating for your builder? Perhaps you should check your contract before you sign it. Apparently some builders require customers to sign a contract that: ‘Prohibits them from publishing anything about the builder without the builders express…
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What are balustrades and why are they important for safety in your home?
Guest post by James Andrew If you have invested in buying a property, you want it to look good and you want it to be a safe place. The last thing you want to happen is for someone to get hurt while…
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What Happened?
Cranbourne Botanic Gardens
If you live in Victoria and are planning a garden I would suggest you visit the Cranbourne Botanic Gardens. I visited a couple of weeks ago and was really impressed. Lots of different varieties of plants. The opportunity to see…
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