Author Archive: Brian Ashworth
Insulation Basics – Double Glazing
Large single glazed windows are one of the biggest reasons for heat loss in a modern house. It is also a major source of heat coming into the house in summer. So what can you do?……………here is a comparison between…
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What Is Pipe Relining
And How Does It Work in Australia? Guest Post By Asab Shoab Pipe relining is a way to repair damaged pipes from inside without digging a trench. Its could be when a pipe is cracked and collapsed, or old joints…
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Electrical Planning – Kitchen
I was walking around a ‘Good Guys’ electrical store last week looking at the kitchen equipment. In addition to the items we have got there must have been 20 or 30 items we haven’t got. For example appliances for making:…
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3 Reasons To Upgrade Your Sink Mixer
Guest post by Christopher Reid People probably haven’t given it some attention, but there’s a lot of water being wasted each time they open their traditional taps. Whenever someone turns their taps, they might keep it open a little too…
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Kitchen Fail
Would you be happy with a toilet in the Kitchen like this? Space saving gone mad! I saw these photos on the ‘Squatting Slavs in Tracksuits’ facebook page. For more Fails and Unusual Houses go to What the………………….?
5 Must-have Items for your Home Garage
Guest Post By Petar Bekarovski The garage is the favorite part of the home for many people. Men especially love spending time there because they feel like they are on their own turf. They know where everything is placed, control…
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7 Things To Think About Standing On A Block
So you have visited the Developers Office and been shown a site plan with some blocks for sale that are the Size, and Orientation, you want. The next thing is to get a copy of the Title Plan and go…
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How To Incorporate Solar Power Into Your Home: 6 Pro Tips From Solar Electricians
Guest Post by Travis Sanchez With the steep rise in electricity prices never seeming to come to an end, it’s time to look into other energy sources, one of which is solar power. The sun shines in unlimited quantities onto…
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Electrical Planning – Garage
In my current garage I had three double power points installed. . . . which I thought was plenty. With the amount of power needs on my workbench, including battery chargers I had to fix this power board to the…
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Seven Important Tips for a House Extension in Australia
Guest Post by Asad Shoaib If you feel you need more space in your home while living in Australia, it is the right time to start planning for a house extension. It is one of the best home improvement projects…
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