Author Archive: Brian Ashworth
Electrical Planning – Living Rooms / Rumpus Room
Living Room, Family Room, Rumpus Room………….some houses have one room for all functions. Bigger houses can have three separate rooms, perhaps even a Parents Retreat!. As far as electrical planning is concerned the issues are really the same. Entertainment Some…
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5 Tips When Installing A Home Automation System
Guest Post by Aldrin Daniels The advent and continuous innovation of technology have definitely made our lives easier and more convenient. The practical automation of tasks within the home has been a primary goal pursued from multiple angles for several…
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Plumbing – Bathrooms and Toilets
Everyone has an opinion about Toilets and Bathrooms even if they aren’t too bothered about other rooms. (I used to be involved in Airport Design. At project meetings million dollar concrete decisions used to take less than 5 minutes but…
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5 Tips For Setting Up A Workshop In Your Garage
Guest post by Ricky Miles Setting up a small workshop at home can be exciting, but it’s also challenging when your garage is small and cramped. Square footage can be limited, especially nowadays that it’s at a premium. If you…
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Balcony Drainage
If you are going to have a balcony don’t forget to consider the drainage. You need to make sure that you have a large enough drain, for example this. And the whole balcony slopes down to the drain. If the…
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How to be More Eco-Friendly at Home
If you haven’t already heard, the world is going through an environmental crisis and the future isn’t looking bright for our planet. Now, we don’t want to sound all gloom and doom – there are ways each individual can help…
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Insulation Basics – Weather Effects
When you are considering how much heat you will gain in summer, or lose in winter its not just the outside temperature you need to think about. It’s actually the surface temperature of the outside wall, or window as it…
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Design tips to Baby Proof Your Baby’s Nursery
Guest Post by Rahi Mam As soon as you know your baby is on the way, it’s time to start thinking about safety in the nursery. Remember when buying a bassinet or crib to check that it has been tested…
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Large or Small
While new houses are getting bigger apartments are getting smaller . . . so how much room to we really need? Reasons We Need Less Space Flat screen televisions can now be mounted flat on the wall. Saving your music…
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Here’s Why You Need Concrete Pumping For Your Construction Project
Guest Post by Shawn Are you thinking of adding a concrete pump to the list of machinery for your construction project? Here’s why concrete pumping will be a great help. Completing your construction project successfully while ensuring you save time…
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