Author Archive: Brian Ashworth
Pest Patrol: 6 Signs of Rat Infestation
Guest Post by Natalie Ige Winter is right around the corner here in Melbourne and along with it comes rodent season. As the days and nights get colder, rodents and other pests are going to seek warm and dry shelter…
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Privacy Fail
How would you feel about living in this house? Boiling hot all day when thew sun shines! Enormous heating bills in the winter due to the low heat insulation provided by the glass. As for privacy well that’s absolutely zero….
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DIY Plumbing Guide Adelaide: What You Can and Can’t Do?
Guest post by Asad Shoaib Plumbing is one of the most important tasks that help keep your home function. If you don’t pay heed to it, you might end up having a clogged pipe, leaked faucet, and a lot of…
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The Entertainer
“Just the thing for Entertainment” or something similar is a common theme in house builder’s brochures and estate agent descriptions. It’s really a way of trying to upsize you into a bigger (more expensive) house. Before you get sucked in…
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5 Benefits of Self-Storage Units for Home and Business Owners
Guest Post by Martin Williams Self-storage units have become quite popular in the past few years, and they are beneficial to homes and businesses alike. Renting a self-storage unit is an excellent way of securing your belongings that you cannot…
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Electrical Planning – Bathroom and En-Suite
Here are a few thoughts about electrical planning for your new bathrooms. Fan over the shower. I like these better than the centrally mounted fans. Heating unit. A lot of people like those 3 in 1 heating/fan/light units but I…
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How much is the average water bill in Australia?
Guest Post by Kamill Water is one of those bills we all reluctantly pay from the day we first move out and continue to pay for decades to come. So what is the average water bill in Australia? . ….
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Triangular Small House
People complain about the cost of land in Australia but land in Japan must be very expensive. Would you want to build on a 30sqm triangular block? Thats about the same size as some Australian driveways! Although these photographs make…
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A Lesson in Landscaping: How to Renovate Your Garden
Guest post by Natalie lge Your garden should provide you with a usable, comfortable space that you and your family and friends can enjoy. Whether you have a large space or you are working with a smaller outdoor area, there…
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Is Australian Housing Expensive?…. or Just Big?
You frequently see articles saying how expensive Australia housing is compared with other countries ……….But is this really true? UK Houses The last time I was in England I had a look at some estate agents prices in my home…
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