Author Archive: Brian
Battleaxe Block
Have you seen a ‘Battleaxe Block’ advertised and wondered what it is?………….Well it is a block that only has a 3-4m frontage on the street. Often these blocks are as a result of subdividing a long block with the rear…
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Double Glazing or Smaller Windows?
I’ve posted on Double Glazing but that not the only way to save heat loss through windows so I thought I would do a numerical comparison of the various options for glazing treatment of windows. In a bedroom of our last…
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From The Floor Up: How To Create A Functional But Fashionable Living Space
Guest post by Natalie lge Your living space not only gives people a view of who you are creatively, but it is also fully connected to your mental health and well-being. If your living space is one that you don’t enjoy…
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Architectural Bridge – Fail
It’s not a new house but it is architecture and my wife or I used it every day for several years. It’s the footbridge at Footscray Railway Station. Looks fairly impressive and very modern with its round shape………….So why is…
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4 Signs You Need To Add An Extension To Your Home
Guest Post by Karen Mitchell “Things change, people change. Everything changes.” These are words in a song lyric that holds true meaning.Speaking of changes, it’s next to natural to want to change your current home. However, if you’re not entirely…
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Don’t Stubb Your Toe
I saw this bed on facebook the other day Looks good but it would hurt if you stubbed you toe, as its solid brick which you can see from this 2nd photo. The other problem I can see is we…
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How To Prepare Your Home For Another La Niña Summer In Australia
Guest Post by Natalie lge The summer of 2022/2023 is set to be the third La Niña summer in a row for Australia. Even if you had thoroughly prepared your home for La Niña the first or second time round,…
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Laundry Door Fail
I don’t know if builders are still providing patio doors in the laundry. It was fairly common in 2005 when we last bought a new house. I really don’t understand the concept! What’s the point of a full length window…
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Durable Kitchen Flooring Options to Consider for Your Remodel
Guest Post by John Guevara Remodelling your kitchen is one of the most challenging activities you can engage in. Unlike a living room or a bedroom, which contain a few in-built components or complex wiring, kitchens usually have a lot…
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Beer Bottle – Recycling?
I was walking along a street and saw this unique garden edging…….Upturned beer bottles. Apart from showing everybody how much you drink I don’t think its very safe if you slip when you are digging…… all that broken glass. Although…
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