Monthly Archive: March 2018
Crashed Star Cruiser
Apparently this was built for Naomi Campbell, by her Russian boyfriend It was ‘designed’ by architect Zaha Hadid, It’s located in Barvikha just outside Moscow. Just shows even with billions you can’t buy good taste. Thanks to teamaguilar.com for the picture. …
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Waterproof or Water Resistant
The Difference Waterproof material, or construction, does not allow moisture to penetrate through it. Water Resistant material, or construction, means it restricts moisture movement and will not degrade when it gets wet. Where it matters The Building Code of Australia…
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Silly Handrail
Who thought this rail was a good idea? Was there some idea to keep the rail within certain limits above the stair treads? Or was it that the installer couldn’t cut the angles correctly? . . .who knows? Thanks to…
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Out With the Old – Why Coal is Quickly Losing Public Support
Guest post by Hubert Dwight Coal has long been used as a cheap and efficient energy source around the world. China, the U.S., and Australia are currently the top three producers of coal. With more awareness about the dangers of…
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Who Decides The Size Of Your Mortgage?
You or the Broker? A Larger Mortgage Means More Broker Commission Well the typical mortgage broker gets over 0.5% of the initial value of your mortgage and a trailing commission of around 0.15%. With a typical 30 year mortgage having…
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Hopping Spirit House
This is the Bayanihan Hopping Spirit House that I recently saw in front of the Cathedral in Manila. It is part of a collaboration between artist Alwin Reamillo and Urban Theatre Projects in Australia to explore how the community practice of bayanihan can…
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Who Is Checking on the Quality?
When you sign your building contract you are told the Builder will appoint an ‘Independant’ Inspector. So how does pathetic brickwork like this get past this Inspector? Well you may be surprised to find out the Inspectors just check on…
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Lego House?
Do you think the designer of this house was influenced by Lego? Or perhaps by World War II Bunkers? I say Designer because I would hate to think someone who had trained as an Architect had come up with this….
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Don’t Get Fooled by the Inverter Rating
I have seen quite a few solar power advertisements that try to fool you! They say something like: 5kw Inverter 16 x 260 watt Panels Free Installation You might think you are getting a 5kW System The Truth What…
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Benefits of Offset Accounts And Impact On Property Investors
Guest Post by Jelena Djurdjevic Buying a house can be a stressful process. Trying to find the right place to live, making sure the property isn’t going to end up costing you a fortune in repairs you didn’t know it…
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