Monthly Archive: December 2017
Seasons Greetings
Even though this is Australia people expect snow scenes at Christmas…….so here it is! Personally it wouldn’t worry me if I never saw snow again! Snow or No Snow I would like to wish all my readers Peace for Christmas…
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Decks, Balconys, and Safety
Last weekend this attractive looking balcony collapsed killing 2 people and injuring 17 For the full story check out the following link: The Age With the party season now underway its worth thinking about whether your balcony/deck is up to…
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Do You Like Ocean Views?
Then this could be the place for you! For less than a new house in a melbourne outer suburb you could have 360 degree ocean views. Its the Wolf Trap Lighthouse, Mathews, Virginia and it was for sale at US$249.000…
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Keeping The Dog In
The last time we built we felt the new Colorbond fences would be fine to keep the dogs in. After all they had never tried to escape at the two previous houses. How wrong we were! Our Kelpie Labrador cross…
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5,000 anewhouse Guides Sold !
and closing in on 1000 Posts (987 with this one) I’ve now been running this blog for just over 7 years as a little hobby, and with the thought it may help a few people. With well over 200.,000 visits a…
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Keeping Remotes Under Control
It’s pretty common to get things like new televisions when you move into a new house. Of course it comes with a new remote But how many of us understand what the 30-40 buttons actually do? Or find the correct…
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Bedroom for Exhibitionists
This cabin is located in natural surroundings in Dalsland, Sweden. In autumn 2017, five people who had stressful jobs were given the chance stop in the cabin for 3 days They felt this gave them a new perspective on life….
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