Author Archive: Brian
Contracts – Prime Cost Items
Some new house building contracts will have ‘Prime Cost’ items. These are used for fixtures, or fittings, which the Client requires, but have not been finally selected prior to signing the Contract. An example would be they want a professional…
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How To Choose The Right Wardrobe For A Small Space
Guest Post by Lila Bennett Wardrobe management can often feel like a strategic chess game, especially when space is a luxury you can’t afford. Imagine trying to squeeze your unique fashion collection into a compact room. It’s no easy feat….
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Solar Design – Over the Top?
This modular pavilion has a floor area of 154m2. It has an average daily consumption of about 20kWh . . . . but with all those solar panels its expected energy production is 100 kwh. OK its efficient but it…
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Monochrome Majesty: How to Style a Grey Bathroom
Guest Post bt Hubert Dwight You want your home to look and feel amazing. After all, it’s where you spend the majority of your downtime. That’s why it is worth putting some effort into your home design. With some thought,…
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Solar Power – Reasons for Low Output
For each kw of installed capacity of solar panels on average you can expect to generate 3.5kwhrs per day. This can however vary considerably for a variety of reasons. Monthly Variation On a peak summer day you may be able…
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The Role of Preserved Flowers in Biophilic Design for Homes
Guest Post by John Guevara As we spend more time indoors, it’s becoming increasingly important to incorporate elements of nature in our homes. Biophilic design, a design approach that integrates natural elements into the built environment, has been gaining popularity…
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Building On Clay Soils
Clay is a fairly common soil type. Although it is quite suitable for building one issue is that some types of clays (‘Reactive’ or ‘Desicated’ clay) that shrink or swell depending on the level of moisture. This can lead to…
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7 Ways To Make Your Home Loan Work For You
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight Homeownership is a dream for many Aussies and families. Obtaining a home loan is often a critical step in making that dream a reality. However, simply securing one of the many home loans on offer…
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Roof Space – Access
One of the things that frequently gets forgotten is the hatch that gives access to the roof space. Location A usual location is in acorridor close to the secondary bedrooms. It doesn’t seem that important but when you need the…
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The Role of Marketing in Increasing the Value of Your Home Improvement Projects
Guest Post By Arnold Rogers The key is to use some simple marketing principles to choose which home improvement projects to undertake, and how to sell these features to prospective buyers. One great way to do that is with digital…
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