Author Archive: Brian Ashworth
Birds Funfare
You may think that these are just for roof ventilation but this bird thinks he has a better idea I saw this video on the ‘Crap Bird Photographs Facebook Page’ For more unusual photos, and Fails, check out What the………………….?…
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I’m Overseas
I’m travelling to Bhutan until Mid August During that time I will be monitoring my E mail . . . . but rather than continuously, it might be once a day. Sorry if I can’t respond to any requests in…
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Bathroom Heating
If you have following this blog you will know I am a big fan of reverse cycle air conditioning for room heating due to its amazing efficiency.. That however doesn’t apply to our bathroom. This might look like a reverse…
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Hello Postman
Had to stop the car and take a photo of the mail box with a face in Frankston. For more unusual photos, and Fails, check out What the………………….?
Get That Feature Piece!
Would you like an antique print for the wall of your new House? Perhaps a piece of antique furniture or perhaps an impressive vase? Well if you live in the Melbourne area it might be worth a trip to the…
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Cutting Out the Middle Man?
I recently stopped for a beer or three at the Coldstream Brewery in the Yarra Valley. On visiting the toilets I was amused to find they were using a beer keg instead of a cistern. For more unusual photos,…
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Benefits of Using a Timber Wall System
Guest Post By Stephen Tasker No matter what the type of building – residential or commercial – there are common needs that can lead you to consider timber wall systems. Any home or business can be improved with the benefits…
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Will Your New House Be Electric Car Ready?
Currently in Australia, there are just over 4000 electric cars on the roads. They currently make up 0.1% of new car sales. Having recently visited China I think that those numbers are going to change as I was amazed at…
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How To Select Bathroom Furniture
Guest post by Stephen Tasker It’s one of the smallest rooms in the house – and also one of the easiest to refresh and renovate. Your bathroom can look totally different with new bathroom furniture. Read on for our tips…
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Half Houses
Can’t afford the price of a new house? How about half a new house? This is a radical idea to help affordability of new homes by Chilean architecture company ‘Elemental’. Basically they provide half a house fitted out; with the…
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