Monthly Archive: August 2018
Solar Power Fail
I was walking along a street in Chicago and saw these two workmen who seemed to be repairing a solar power panel. I couldn’t help wondering if the problem was the panel never actually saw any sunlight as it was…
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Who Should Pursue a Career in Construction
Guest post by Andre Smith The world offers a seemingly limitless number of choices when it comes to choosing a career. Some people know what they want right away, while others take most of their life to discover their calling. Most…
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Laundry Chute
Are you building a 2 storey home? Have you thought about a laundry chute? They don’t have to be that big, or use complicated pipework. This one is really just a long, open ended, box using melamine boards. Safety I…
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Shed On Stilts
This is a photo of me last year on holiday in Vancouver. . . . . but what is that strange shed above me. Well it is actually a cast aluminium sculpture called the ‘Light Shed’ Apparently it “recalls the…
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Wall Penetrations
The pipes that penetrate exterior walls bring the power, water, gas, telecommunications into a house and take away the waste. If not properly sealed, but they can also bring in drafts, insects, mould and wood rot. Make sure all penetrations…
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Clown Face
It just the strategically placed balloon that makes the difference. . . . but this photo does make me smile! For more unusual photos, and Fails, check out What the………………….?
Gravel Driveways
Do you want a gravel driveway? Some people say they can deter burgalaries as thieves don’t like the noise when they approach your house! They can look nice. . . . . Just don’t think it is a cheap option. To…
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Character Fail
Lots of people say they like houses with ‘Character’ I don’t know what they would think about this house I saw the other week in Melbourne. It appears to have a complete lack of character to me. For more…
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Home Haven
5 Secrets to Staying Safe in Your House Guest post by Hubert Dwight You may think that home burglary will never happen to you, but the unfortunate truth is that it’s a real possibility. With most families embracing a tech-forward…
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Base Plan has 6 Star Energy Rating
But What Does it Mean? If you think it means is that your house will have a 6 Star Energy Rating you could be wrong! You could be up for thousands of dollars of upgrades to meet the required standards….
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