Monthly Archive: May 2016
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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7 Proactive Steps to Keep Your Plumbing in Tip Top Condition
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight While domestic plumbing may not be the most exciting topic in the world, it is an essential part of keeping a household running smoothly. If your sinks, toilet, and faucets suddenly stopped working, you’d be in a…
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House or Box?
You may be surprised to learn this substantial looking beach house is made of corrugated cardboard. The manufacturers fictionfactory believe that it should last up to 100 years. Want to find out more? . . . you can check it…
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Flameproof Doesn’t Mean Bushfire Proof
A CSIRO report on the Victorian 2015 Wye River fires has revealed that there are some problems with the current regulation on Bushfire protection. Of the seven houses built since 2009 to comply with the regulations four were destroyed. (In the area of the…
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Looks Like A Bird
Not a house but a 70 year old church in Tampa Bay, Florida. This ‘bird’ only becomes obvious when the building is viewed at a 45 degree angle from a normal drawing elevation, I found this picture on ironhidegames.com For more Fails and…
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Don’t Forget The Carpet Cleaning
There are lots of reasons to think about professional carpet cleaning: Moving to your new house from a rented place you will want to make sure you get the bond back! Selling your existing home and wanting to make sure it look…
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