Author Archive: Brian Ashworth
How do I take care of my trees in my yard?
Guest Post by Trent Anderson Having trees in your yard helps to give any home that picture perfect look, however, the reality of having trees can be different. They may give you a place to put the tree house but…
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Time To Rethink Sensor Switches?
Sensor switches used to be thought of as a big power saving measure but these days I’m less sure. 30 years ago when light bulbs were typically 100watts and had short lives a sensor like this could save some serious…
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Do We Want Our Homes to be Smart?
Guest Infographic by Ana Bera Smart homes – previously only something your saw in a sci fi flick, controlling your home by computer is now within the realm of possibility. The concept is not something new. As you will see…
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Toilet Roll Fail 2
If there wasn’t enough arguments about leaving the toilet seat up!!!!!!! I found this image on the facebook page Worst Construction Fails Ever For more unusual photos, and Fails, check out What the………………….?
What to Look Out For When Selecting a Home Design
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight For most of us, selecting the perfect home design is one of the most crucial decisions we will ever make. Get it wrong and not only will this impact the comfort of everyday life, but…
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No Rush To Sign
I hear a lot of people saying the builder has tried to get them to sign the contract at the selection meeting. They also worry about whether they can change anything. Don’t Rush It’s not as though the builder is…
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Unique Home Decor Design Tips for Homeowners
Guest Post by Sarah Morris Wouldn’t it be great if you can decorate your home so it screams your personality? You’ve worked hard to achieve the home your heart wants, and you wouldn’t want it to look like any generic showroom. You…
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Another Year Older
This month marks the eighth birthday of this Blog. Although it is not making me an Internet tycoon it’s a nice side hustle. It’s also been a fun journey. It seems a long time since I was getting excited about…
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3D Rendering for Real Estate Marketing
Written by Carlo Anderson The 3D style in visual arts has been around for quite some time, and now it is being applied for real estate marketing for many reasons. 3D rendering simply means creating a three-dimensional image using a…
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For All Wall Fixing Enthusiasts
This is art! Well I saw it in the Christchurch Art Gallery so it must be art! It looks like 3 wall plugs with a screw in the one on the left. . . . . but lets hear what…
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