Monthly Archive: July 2019
Choosing A Block
There are lots of things to consider when choosing a block. My basic preference would be an East facing block on a court. This gives the best orientation of the house and minimises passing traffic. Here are some of the…
Read more
Spite House
I have only recently come across the term Spite House. . . . but this is a good example. It’s a house that has been built to get back at someone the builder has fallen out with. They were fairly…
Read more
Latest Innovations in Laminate Flooring
Guest Post by Ann Zheng As a durable and stylish flooring solution, laminate flooring has always been a popular choice for homeowners or residential property investors who want to increase their property value. Although you may be surprised to find…
Read more
Induction Hobs
Why we wanted an induction hob About a year ago we started thinking about going all electric. We had previously gone from gas ducted air heating to reverse cycle units and installed photo voltaic solar panels. After installing a heat…
Read more
How To Prevent Termite Swarms From Invading Your Home
Guest Post from Lara Graham If you see a swarm of flying insects that have wings, you’ll probably assume you’re seeing an ant. But you could be seeing a more concerning phenomenon – flying termites. If you spot these pests,…
Read more
Unusual Urinals
While I was travelling in Europe during June I came across a couple of toilets in Germany that were a little different. This first was the first time I have seen a urinal in a private house What do you…
Read more
Benefits Of Choosing Natural Timber Mouldings
Guest post by Sarah Morris Mouldings are commonly used to add beauty and character to windows, doors, and rooms within your home. These mouldings usually have surfaces that are both convex as well as concave with integrated angles and planes…
Read more
Construction Locks
Have you ever thought about who has keys for the locks on the doors of your new house? After all there are lot’s of tradies working on the house after ‘Lock Up’ stage. Well these days most builders use Construction…
Read more
The Evolving Relationship Between Technology and Real Estate
Guest Post by Andre Smith We live in a world that is quite literally cloaked in all the marvellous feats of technological advancement and exponential digital growth. We have created this world; it exists for no other reason than simply…
Read more
Removing Labels
Just moved in, and all the new appliances have those stickers on them. Not just appliances but some of the plumbing fittings. Water Rating, Energy Rating, and even more. So how do you remove them without damaging the paint, or…
Read more