One house not big enough?
Your new house not big enough? Why not just buy this town? It’s only going to cost you around the same price as an Inner Melbourne Terraced House. 16 individual Queenslander homes plus three saw mills, and even an old school hall for only…
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Corrosion Protection – Galvanizing
Mild steel is used a lot in construction as it is a, relatively inexpensive, strong structural material. It does however have an issue in that it can be susceptible to corrosion in certain locations such as: Buried in the ground. (for example retaining…
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Doing Something About Homelessness
Normally I post something on a Friday that’s funny or unusual . . . but this week it’s different! Did you know there are 105,000 people who are homeless in Australia . . . . WHAT THE …………? 44,000…
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Who Is Watching The Quality?
How it used to be I am showing my age now but I remember when there used to be a reasonable level of supervision. . . . this was how things were when I built my first house 25 years ago. There…
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Surfers House?
If you like the thought of ‘riding the tube’ this is the house for you. It’s called the Shell House in Nagano, Japan by Artechnic. Want to see more? . . . check out this link architizer.com For more Fails…
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Electrical – Rough In
‘Rough In’ is the installation of the electrical cables, and conduits before the insulation and plasterboard are fixed. It includes installing the mounting plates and boxes which will be used to fix the power outlets and light switches. This is also a good…
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Decor Ideas for a Gorgeous Outdoor Space
Guest post by George Z A beautiful outdoor space is a great addition to any home, particularly if you love lounging, entertaining or just relaxing with friends and family on a warm day. An excellently designed outdoor space has a stunning effect…
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My Sort Of Garden Feature
Protecting the Planet with Sustainable Kit Homes
Guest post by Andre Smith In the past, home construction relied heavily on safety and aesthetics without giving much thought to where the supplies were coming from. However, that trend is changing as people look for ways to be eco-friendlier in…
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Caveats
You may be asked “Do you want a Caveat” before you buy land for your new house. I think it depends on what sort of land you are buying: If I was buying a block on a new large sub division I…
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