Author Archive: Brian
5 Benefits of Self-Storage Units for Home and Business Owners
Guest Post by Martin Williams Self-storage units have become quite popular in the past few years, and they are beneficial to homes and businesses alike. Renting a self-storage unit is an excellent way of securing your belongings that you cannot…
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Electrical Planning – Bathroom and En-Suite
Here are a few thoughts about electrical planning for your new bathrooms. Fan over the shower. I like these better than the centrally mounted fans. Heating unit. A lot of people like those 3 in 1 heating/fan/light units but I…
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How much is the average water bill in Australia?
Guest Post by Kamill Water is one of those bills we all reluctantly pay from the day we first move out and continue to pay for decades to come. So what is the average water bill in Australia? . ….
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Triangular Small House
People complain about the cost of land in Australia but land in Japan must be very expensive. Would you want to build on a 30sqm triangular block? Thats about the same size as some Australian driveways! Although these photographs make…
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A Lesson in Landscaping: How to Renovate Your Garden
Guest post by Natalie lge Your garden should provide you with a usable, comfortable space that you and your family and friends can enjoy. Whether you have a large space or you are working with a smaller outdoor area, there…
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Is Australian Housing Expensive?…. or Just Big?
You frequently see articles saying how expensive Australia housing is compared with other countries ……….But is this really true? UK Houses The last time I was in England I had a look at some estate agents prices in my home…
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How to pest-proof your house?
Guest Post by Martin William Pests are a menace that can lead to various problems. Apart from deteriorating your living conditions, pests are a threat to your health. Some health issues related to pests include respiratory problems, infections, food and skin…
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Concreting – Bar Chairs
No we are not talking about seats in a pub. Bar Chairs are used to make sure the steel reinforcement in concrete ‘sits’ in the right place. Here is a typical plastic ‘chair” And here is a different type. Getting…
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Custom Home Design Becomes More Popular
Guest post by Andrej Kovačević Home design has always been one of the most exciting aspects of creating a home out of a house. Individuals around the globe have long known this and there is a lot to be said…
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Window Size
Building Code Rules on Size The Building Code of Australia requires you to have at least 10% of the floor area as windows with at least 5% of the floor area being able to be opened. If you go in…
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