Author Archive: Brian Ashworth
THE BLOCK – Useful, or Just Entertainment?
Do you watch the Block? I do, although I don’t see too much ‘Reality’ in this Reality TV Show. What’s Unrealistic The Judges Opinion’s – In ‘Sky High’ and ‘Glasshouse’ we had one winner and one second place from contestants that regularly…
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Concrete Curing Membrane
One simple thing to improve the quality of concrete is to use a spray applied curing membrane. . . it’s a pity that this techniques doesn’t seem to be used much in Australian domestic building. Purpose of Membrane These membranes…
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Ikea Flat Pack House
Did you know that Ikea also makes flat pack homes? As you can see from the picture below they aren’t what you might call a home, but to a refugee they are better than a tent. These shelters provide emergency housing…
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Energy Through The Windows
Ever wondered how much actual benefit you get from the sun shining in? How The Sun’s Energy Warms Your Home. Basically when the suns energy (which includes both visible and invisible energy such as Infra Red and Ultra Violet [UV] radiation)…
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News – 2,000 ANEWHOUSE Guides Sold!
and 600 Posts Completed! Back in November 2009 I thought I would start a blog to record some of the things I have learnt about houses. I didn’t have any idea where this journey would take me. Well four…
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A Comfortable Bathroom
About 3 years ago I posted on ‘Why Separate Toilets? ‘ but I know a lot of you don’t agree me. . . . . . So what do you think of this Bathroom? Would you be happy sitting in the…
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When To Change Your Mattress, & How To Look After It
Guest post by Hubert Dwight Moving into a new house may be the time to think about changing your mattress! Even if its fairly new mattresses looking after it tends to be forgotten so here are some things to think about….
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Garage Door Insulation
Most garages are too hot in Summer and too cold in Winter. If you want to use the garage as a workshop . . or even a man cave, it will be much more comfortable if its insulated. Maintaining a…
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Tank House – Win!
For all you water collecting enthusiasts can you beat this home? Two sides of the house are lined with plastic rainwater tanks! Not surprisingly its called the ‘Tank House’ and is located in Port Melbourne. Although there are a considerable number…
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Energy From Sun.
Have you ever wondered why it gets so HOT in the roof space on a sunny day? Well there is a lot of Energy coming from the Sun . . . .approximately 1.37 kw /m2 shines on the Earth By the…
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