Author Archive: Brian Ashworth
Choosing Basins
We are currently planning to remodel the bathroom in our retirement unit. While looking at basins and vanity tops you can see me demonstrating what I see as a major Issue with most basins. Centrally mounted mixers that are in…
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Steamy Solutions
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Steam Cleaner Guest Post By Hubert Dwight The steam cleaner has simplified house cleaning, especially when it comes to cleaning your floors. It has taken the work out of scrubbing with harsh…
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Is It Just Me?
I fail to see the point of this wash basin for a home. I sort of understand it in a public washroom where most people just put some liquid soap on their hands and rinse it off. How do you…
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Liquid Limestone
You might have heard of Liquid Limestone as an alternative paving material…….But what is it? Really its just a different type of concrete. It is much more common in West Australia than other states. The differences between conventional concrete and…
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Understanding Plans – Basic Floor Plan
A basic floor plan is the sort of plan you will see in the developer’s brochure or on their web site. Most people aren’t used to looking at plans and relating them to what they are going to get. So…
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3 Ways You Can Use Your Home to Build Wealth
Guest Post by Martin William Ever wondered whether your home can bring you wealth? . . . . The answer is a definite yes. If determined enough, your home can actually bring you wealth by taking advantage of the various…
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Why Do Bricks Have Holes?
The holes are called ‘Core Holes’ Before ‘Core Holes’ were a thing most bricks has a large surface indentation called a ‘Frog’ So here are some reasons for the holes. Better locking in with the mortar. As the bricklayer taps…
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Gutter and Downpipe Problems
Guest Post by Asad Shoiab It’s not just the roofing material that keeps you dry. An important part of keeping you house dry is the effective operation of the Gutters and Downspouts For instance, the reason for damp on an…
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Weird Planting
Last week I was walking down a street in a South East Melbourne suburb and saw this wall with succulents planted in the brick core holes. What a strange idea. Minimal soil to keep the plants alive. Likelihood of roots…
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How to Remove Moss and Mold from Your Roof?
Guest post by Asad Shoaib If you have seen moss or mold on your roof which you are worried about, you need to deal with it quickly as it can affect the structural longevity of your roof. Here are some…
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