5 Ways To Complete A Newly-Built Home
Guest post by Laarni Jenkins Building a new home is a long, tedious, but rewarding process that’s only a dream for most people. When it’s finally time to move, it can indeed be one of the most exciting points in…
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Plumbing – External
All new Australian houses come with one external tap next to the water meter……..but what other external plumbing might you need? If you are on an estate with Recycled Water you will have two meters and two taps although they…
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14 Steps to Converting a Shipping Container into a Tiny House
Guest Post by Stepheny Jonson Converting a shipping container into a tiny house can be a tedious yet exciting job. Check out this article for a detailed guide on how to do it. Tiny houses are extremely cost-efficient and with…
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Electrical Planning – Master Bedroom
Perhaps you agree with most builders, who seem to think a couple of power points in the bedroom is fine………….. Well I think that’s nowhere near enough and here’s why: Starting on my side of the bed I have: Table…
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Culinary Conversions: What Goes Into Renovating a Kitchen?
Guest Post By Natalie Ige The kitchen is the heart of any home and as a homeowner, you want to be sure that your kitchen is designed to perfection. While it’s important that your kitchen looks great, it’s also essential…
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How Much Longer For Artificial Stone?
Over the last 20 years artificial stone benchtops have become more and more popular. . . . but there is a dark side to this material. There has been a massive rise in cases of Silicosis (260 in the last…
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8 Common Mistakes To Avoid During House Construction
Guest Post by Harold Flemming Having a house built takes a lot of time and requires extensive planning and good decision-making. Keep in mind that any wrong choice you make might either be irreversible or costly to rectify. Therefore, careful…
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Global Warming Risk?
Not worried about ‘Global Warming’ and ‘Rising Sea Levels’ ? Then this house could be for you! Did you know there is a website that specialises in selling islands around the world. Check out www.privateislandsonline.com if you are thinking about…
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Best DIY Plumbing Guide Australia
Guest Post by Asad Shoaib Plumbing is one of the most challenging tasks that any homeowner will have to face. There are a lot of plumbing repairs and replacements that you can do yourself without the help of a professional….
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Concrete – Preparing The Base
It seems to me that many people think that a concrete driveway or path will cover any number of shortcuts and other sins. Well if you want a good finish, that will last, you need to make sure that preparation…
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