Author Archive: Brian Ashworth
Shading Northern Windows
In a post about Passive Solar I talked about shading North facing windows. That doesn’t mean installing roller shutters, or blinds that pull down over the window. Shutters and blinds tend to make the rooms very gloomy and depressing, and…
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Small Bathroom Problems: How to Increase Storage Space with Style
Guest Post by Monika There’s so much going on in a bathroom that finding the space to squeeze in storage can often be tricky. But storage is super important, especially if it’s a really tiny bathroom we’re dealing with. Leaving…
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Practical Completion Inspection
The Practical Completion Inspection (PCI) is probably the most important inspection, your chance to identify any faults and get them fixed before handover. It’s a lot simpler to get them fixed before you move in! If you have employed an…
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What You Need to Know Before You Buy Replica Furniture Online?
Guest Post by Asad Shoaib Replica furniture is highly in demand nowadays. Most of the homeowners prefer to buy replica furniture instead of the original one. It is one of the most convenient ways of buying affordable furniture pieces for…
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Understanding Title Plans
Title plans are quite a bit different to Survey Plans. The above is typically what you would see when looking at the title plan for a small subdivision. This is what it tells you about block No 2, which I…
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Ideas for home safety in Australia
Guest Post by Emily Taylor Ever noticed that if you draw a line down the middle of Australia on a map, the left hand side looks like a dog’s head, and the right hand side looks like a cat’s head?…
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Don’t Hide a Key . . . Get a Key Safe
Have you ever forgotten your keys? I have! . . . Sometimes its been as soon as I have closed the door. Other times its when I have got home from a long day at work. How do You Get…
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Best Tips to Help You Avoid a Burst Water Pipe in Australia
Guest Post by Asad Shoaib The last thing any homeowner wants to deal with is damaged or burst water pipes. The point to ponder is that what causes a…
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Easements
When I worked for a drainage contractor almost every month I have to tell people that they are going to have to take down their shed, dig out part of their raised garden bed, or take up part of their…
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How To Check The Condition Of The Plumbing System Before Buying A House
Guest Post by Dean Cox Before buying a house, it’s essential to know how important it is to have a reliable and efficient plumbing system. Having a leaky plumbing system can lead to many different complications, especially if the water…
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