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Buying vs. Renting a Home in Australia: What’s better?

Author: Brian Ashworth June 28, 2022 0 Comments

Guest post by Sara Salim Renting vs buying a home – why is it so difficult to decide between the two? Well, there are several important aspects in deciding between renting and buying your next abode in Australia. If you…
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Don’t Over Develop

Author: Brian Ashworth June 27, 2022 0 Comments

I’ve heard people say that they have got the best house on the street……………………..but when you see it, its got the smallest garden, or sometimes no garden at all. If that is the case they have probably overdeveloped and spent…
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Shower Diverter Valve Isn’t Working: How to Fix It

Author: Brian Ashworth June 26, 2022 0 Comments

Guest Post by Andrea Estrada Is your shower diverter valve not working? Water is probably flowing from the tub faucet and showerhead, but you don’t know how to fix it. It can make showering more difficult unless you contact a…
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Brick Fences

Author: Brian Ashworth June 23, 2022 0 Comments

As I travel around the Melbourne Suburbs I see lots of brick fences……….. A problem with a large proportion is that they have obvious cracks. If you don’t believe me just walk around your neighborhood and look at a few…
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Do You Need a Shed?

Author: Brian Ashworth June 19, 2022 0 Comments

There are lots of reasons why you might need a shed. Here are just three possible reasons: Garden Storage If you are a keen gardner you could needs some extra storage for: Mower; Wheelbarrow; Bags of compost Spade; Fork; Rakes….
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Glanced Light – Wall and Ceiling Imperfections

Author: Brian Ashworth June 15, 2022 1 Comment

In certain conditions you can easily see very slight surface imperfections This is known as ‘Glanced Light’ . . . .  so what does is mean? Well when light strikes a surface at a flat angle like in this first…
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5 Winter Home Maintenance Tips For Responsible Homeowners

Author: Brian Ashworth June 14, 2022 0 Comments

Guest Post by Hubert Dwight As a responsible homeowner, you know that maintaining your home is a year-round job. However, winter weather can present its own unique challenges. Here are a few winter home maintenance tips to help you keep…
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Fun Staircase

Author: Brian Ashworth June 13, 2022 0 Comments

Do you want a more interesting staircase in your new house? How about this one?….. good for the kids but too small for adults! At least is would save carrying your dirty washing down the stairs. I saw these stairs…
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What incentives are there for solar in QLD?

Author: Brian Ashworth June 5, 2022 0 Comments

Guest post by Elijah Senolos There are many incentives for solar in QLD. Some of these incentives include tax breaks, rebates, and subsidies. In this article, we will discuss the different types of incentives that are available to those who…
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Be Consistant

Author: Brian Ashworth June 1, 2022 0 Comments

I was walking past this pair of Semi-Detached houses during a recent holiday in the UK. So what caught my eye? . . . . . It was the point where the ornamental timberwork from each house met. Each house…
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