Monthly Archive: October 2018
ADDING POWER OUTLETS
Guest post by Jordon Vellutni Most people when moving into a new home soon realise that there isn’t enough power outlets for their needs. Although you can use extension cables and power boards these aren’t a great solution. Having cables…
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Are You Going To Have A Washing Line?
When I was growing up all the washing lines looked like this. . . . long straight nylon ropes. Since then things have changed backyards have got smaller and some people don’t even have washing lines, everything goes in the…
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What Is Drafting?
Written by James S. With population increasing in Australia there are more and more contractors and construction crews hitting the pavement and building homes. However, what you might not know is that this process wouldn’t even be possible without a…
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Music In The Rain?
Most building try to minimise the impact of their rainwater down pipes. Not this apartment block in the German City of Dresden. I’m not sure if you get a great note out of that trumpet, but the whole thing looks…
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Intelligent Illuminations – How Sun Tunnels Can Save You Money
Guest post by Hubert Dwight The cost of living is increasing at an alarming rate. So it pays to be on an active look out for ways that you can cut costs. And this cost-cutting should begin at home. There’s…
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Front Fence Failure
Generally you don’t have to go far to find a front brick fence falling over like this one. Normally they fall over in the direction of the street. So why is this failure so common? Reasons For Failure People think…
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The TV Guide: How To Care For Your Television & Accessories
Guest post by Trent Anderson The television has become a staple part of everyday life, often taking up the central spot in a living room. While it is debatable whether this is a good idea it doesn’t change the fact that…
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Fall Regulations
When you take the keys for your new home the house should comply with all regulations relating to falls. . . . . but after you move are you planning to do some improvements. If you are planning a deck…
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Factors You Should Never Forget Before Buying A New Home
Guest post by Hannah Jones When you think about buying a new home, it usually means looking for the ‘forever house’ that your family can move into. Finding a new house on sites like Gumtree Real Estate is undeniably an…
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Building with Cardboard
Would you build your new house out of cardboard? Perhaps you think that is impossible! Well here is a picture of me outside the Cardboard Cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand. The cathedral was built as a temporary replacement for the…
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