Author Archive: Brian Ashworth
Freezing A Solar Hot Water System
Before you look at buying a Solar Hot Water System think about the freezing risk. It might not be a concern in many areas but in Victoria, Tasmania and the colder parts of other states freezing conditions can damage cheaper…
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ReActor House
A house as ‘Performance Architecture’. This, is an approximatly 13m x 2.5m rotating home that balances on a single 14-foot tall concrete column. Movements inside the dwelling, as well as outside forces like gusts of wind, cause the structure to…
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Conventional or Rimless Toilet
Since Thomas Crapper* refined toilet design over 130 years ago toilets have had a turned over “box’ rim at the top like the one in this photo. * Yes Thomas Crapper was a real person . . . .check the link…
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Owl House
These owls are holiday accomodation in Bègles, France. You will find some more pictures at ww.toxel.com For more unusual photos, and Fails, check out What the………………….?
Emergency Planning – What Is Important To You?
Bush Fire Season is with us again . . . . so if you live in an area that is at risk its time to think about what would you do if a fire came through. What would be the…
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Fairy Door
Want to install a bit of magic in a childs bedroom? Well you can buy a fairy door like this one. You can find out more on Etsy For more unusual photos, and Fails, check out What the………………….?
Seasons Greetings
As I am a big supporter of low energy housing I am not a big fan of setting up a huge Christmas lights display liike the house on the right I much prefer the minimum effort display of the house…
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9 Brilliant Ideas To Upgrade Your Garden Or Lawn
Guest post by Sarah Morris Most homeowners like to upgrade their lawn for it to have a fresh and new look. A beautifully done garden will instantly make your house look well maintained. Spending some time can add points and…
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Lighting Levels
There are two elements when considering Lighting levels for your new house. Electrical Power (Watts) Amount of Light (Lumens) Watts In the old days with incandescent bulbs it used to be simple, bulbs came in 40, 60 and 100watts and…
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2.5m Living Cube
Why bother buying a house when you can buy this minamalist living cube for only $20,000. It has been designed by chmara-rosinke I found this on www.pamono.com.au For more unusual photos, and Fails, check out What the………………….?