Monthly Archive: November 2014
Facade Fail
I think this is the Creepiest looking new house I have seen. The combination of Victorian Gothic Features, and a block well above the road level, don’t go very well together. When I saw it my first thought was ‘The Adams…
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Birthday Celebrations!
It’s the anewhouse Blog‘s 4th Birthday! Over the journey I have Published over 570 posts Sold over 1,700 of my anewhouse Guides Increased the monthly site visits to 9,000. To all of you blog followers . . . . . and…
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Architect or DIY
A guest post by Adrian Savi In my over 10 years of experience as an architect, I have seen more and more people thinking about doing an architect’s, an engineer’s or a trades mans’s work. It might be a whole house, a house addition,…
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Dangerous Number
I saw this house number a couple of weeks ago. Wondered what that white backing to the numbers was. Got a bit closer and the photo below is what I saw Looks suspiciously like asbestos cement! …
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Design – Controlling Costs
When you are planning a custom home costs can quickly run away with the initial budget! Just watch a few episodes of ‘Grand Designs’ and you will see people with costs out of control! If you are planning a custom…
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Post Boxes & Security
Do you think the people at this house are away? Is this overflowing post box telling a thief that they are unlikely to be disturbed? It used to be easier when I was young as we knew our neighbours and we could…
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What’s With Spiders
I thought most people didn’t like spiders! I know a few people who are scared of them! So why are spiders, and spiders webs such a common motif on the outside of houses, and in gardens?T …
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Sustainability Modifications to a Standard Design
Lots of people say you can’t get a sustainable house from a standard builder . . . . but I disagree! As an example I have started with this standard floor plan from the ‘MYPAD’ design of HomeStart, Perth first home buyer…
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Sleeper Wall – Appearance
Have you thought about about concrete for your sleeper wall? As well as plain concrete it’s possible to have a wide variety of other finishes, and colours. Here is an interesting ‘Stacked Stone’ appearance wall I saw the other week. Some of the…
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Zombie Proof Cabin
Frightened by the Walking Dead? What you need is a Zombie Proof Cabin from Tiger Log Cabins for only $140,000 (plus additional shipping from the UK) Comes with a 10 year Anti Zombie Guarantee! Water Cannon, Search Lights, and Flamethrower are all extra….
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