Author Archive: Brian
Building On Pipeline Easements (Or Close To)
Previous posts have talked about Sewer and Drain Easements but you build close to or over a pipe on an easement? Permission You must get permission from the owner of the easement to build on the easement. Some easement owners…
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How To Properly Inspect Your Roof For Wears And Damages
Guest Post The roof is your protection from rain, snow, tree branches, and other debris. If it’s in poor shape, your home can get leaks, develop molds, and undergo other problems. Inspecting the roof for wear and tear is something…
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Understanding Contracts – Liquidated Damages
There is the opportunity in the standard new house building contracts to be compensated if the building takes longer than the agreed ‘Contract Period‘. This is called ‘Liquidated Damages’. The basis of the ‘Damages’ that the builder is likely to…
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6 Tips for Making Your Home Fit Your Lifestyle
Guest Post By Andrea Estrada The good news is that you can still make your home fit your lifestyle, whether it’s big or small. In this guide, we’ll share a few tips that can help you achieve that without having…
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Safe Hot Water
Did you know that around 90 Australian children are admitted to hospital each year due to scalds from the water from the tap, with many will requiring skin grafts. Disabled and the elderly are also more at risk of scalding…
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Zero Carbon Housing
Guest Post by Atanas Gjorgiev Lowering the carbon footprint is now more important than ever because of the increasing concern about global climate change. While going vegan, recycling and ditching single-use plastics are all ways to reduce your carbon footprint,…
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Before You Move In
Once you get the keys for your new house you will probably want to move in straight away. Here are a few reasons why it’s best to stage your move: Time to get window fittings such as blinds and curtains…
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Kitchen Renovation Tips: Things To Consider Before Doing An Upgrade
Guest Post by Chad Singson The kitchen is the heart of many a happy home. Unfortunately, it’s also the most complex room in the house, and can be the most expensive to maintain if problems arise. Issues in kitchen design…
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Winter Sun
If you are going to get as much winter sun inside your house you want to minimise shading. That could be from neighbour’s houses or even and boundary fences/hedges. Here is how to check………………….. Ideally you should be aiming for…
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Block Boundary Pegs
Your block location is defined by its boundary pegs. It all looks quite simple when you are looking to buy the block. You can go out to the site and see tall pegs with tape at every corner. A few…
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