Author Archive: Brian
Culinary Conversions: What Goes Into Renovating a Kitchen?
Guest Post By Natalie Ige The kitchen is the heart of any home and as a homeowner, you want to be sure that your kitchen is designed to perfection. While it’s important that your kitchen looks great, it’s also essential…
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How Much Longer For Artificial Stone?
Over the last 20 years artificial stone benchtops have become more and more popular. . . . but there is a dark side to this material. There has been a massive rise in cases of Silicosis (260 in the last…
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8 Common Mistakes To Avoid During House Construction
Guest Post by Harold Flemming Having a house built takes a lot of time and requires extensive planning and good decision-making. Keep in mind that any wrong choice you make might either be irreversible or costly to rectify. Therefore, careful…
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Global Warming Risk?
Not worried about ‘Global Warming’ and ‘Rising Sea Levels’ ? Then this house could be for you! Did you know there is a website that specialises in selling islands around the world. Check out www.privateislandsonline.com if you are thinking about…
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Best DIY Plumbing Guide Australia
Guest Post by Asad Shoaib Plumbing is one of the most challenging tasks that any homeowner will have to face. There are a lot of plumbing repairs and replacements that you can do yourself without the help of a professional….
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Concrete – Preparing The Base
It seems to me that many people think that a concrete driveway or path will cover any number of shortcuts and other sins. Well if you want a good finish, that will last, you need to make sure that preparation…
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How to Keep Your Valuables Safe At Home
Guest Post by Sheraz Khan Maybe you have stayed in a hotel where there was a safe. You found a note saying ‘keep your valuables in the safe’, and instructions on how to use it. Hotels that have safes installed…
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Air Conditioner Placing FAIL
I stopped in a country pub in South Australia this week, in the middle of winter. Here is a view of the reverse cycle unit, on the wall above the step up of the ceiling, over 3m above floor level….
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The Key Elements of Functional Small Kitchen Design
Guest Post by Natalie lge To make the most out of small kitchen space, it’s crucial that you focus on a few key design elements. You need to consider how you will use your space and what aspects of your…
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5 Budget-Friendly Ways To Spruce Up Your Living Space
Guest post by Jane Russel Furnishing and decorating your home can often be very expensive, if you’re not smart and savvy with your design tactics. This fact shouldn’t, however, hamper you from sprucing up your living space, especially when you…
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