Monthly Archive: August 2015
Roman Bricks
Do you like the look of the brickwork in this photograph? It’s known as Roman brickwork as it gives a similar look to the brickwork that was used in Roman Times. The look also emphasises the horizontal lines in a structure. A…
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Top House
If you are wondering why I am referring to this unusual hexagonal house as a Top House. . . . . . . it’s because it’s even more unusual than it looks It spins (although not as fast as a real…
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Avoid Frustration When You Move Into Your New Home
Guest post by Hubert Dwight Moving house is one of the most stressful things that we do to ourselves. There is the relentless searching for the right house, and the right block, the waiting, the chasing up and then finally…the move. There…
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Japanese Houses
I have certainly featured quite a few unusual japanese houses in the What The …… section, in the time I have been writing this blog. This has made me start to wonder why Japan seems to have so many of these unusual houses?…
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Annual Household Maintenance Guide: The Forgotten List Of Household Chores
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight For a long time you aspired to own your own home. Now that you are the proud owner of your very own house and all the glorious responsibilities that go along with it, it’s time to step up…
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David In The Front Yard
I like some sort of sculptural piece in a garden . . . . but I think this might be a bit over the top. A representation of the famous Michelangelo ‘Statue of David’ 4m tall. I didn’t say copy because…
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Identifying signs of termite infestation.
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight One of the worst nightmares for homeowners is to find that their home is being attacked by termites. The thought of termites terrorizing your home is enough to send shivers up your spine. If you are…
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Channelling the ‘Retro Vibe’ In Your Humble Abode
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight It’s always an exciting time when you decide to do some decorating a home. Whether you’re looking to give your existing home a bit of a facelift or if you’ve moved in to a new place…
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Bottled Gas – Cooking
Many people building a new house like cooking on gas, but may find that their area doesn’t have a mains supply. The question then becomes “Should you go for bottled gas, or go all electric?” Energy Cost To compare energy…
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Tropical Temple? or House?
I would certainly describe this property as eye catching! Although it does look like a Temple to me, its actually a three bedroom house. Rather than the tropics it’s in a small street in the Melbourne Suburb of Cairnlea. For…
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