Design
Gravel Driveways
Do you want a gravel driveway? Some people say they can deter burgalaries as thieves don’t like the noise when they approach your house! They can look nice. . . . . Just don’t think it is a cheap option. To…
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Will Your Roof Take Solar Panels?
Plenty of people are thinking about solar panels as they can save a lot of money. But is your roof strong enough? In the old days a house roof had a good factor of safety so they could take the…
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Waterproof or Water Resistant
The Difference Waterproof material, or construction, does not allow moisture to penetrate through it. Water Resistant material, or construction, means it restricts moisture movement and will not degrade when it gets wet. Where it matters The Building Code of Australia…
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Compact En-Suite
Some time ago I went ‘Glamping’ and was really struck by how the company had built a really compact en-suite. . . . so I thought I would share it with you. As you can see its actually built out…
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Want a Free Home Design?
Well this solar passive 7 STAR design is available for free. Check out the yourhome.gov.au website to look at the various options for 2 and 3 bedroom versions.. Drawings plus specifications for each state can be downloaded from the website, a real…
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Worst Service Trench!
This horrible piece of workmanship is just round the corner from me! How would it have been to: At the very minimum used a straight edge when cutting the concrete? Made a cut parallel to the existing joints in the…
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Where Is Your Fireplace
One thing I have never understood is why Australian Houses nearly always seem to have their fireplaces, and chimneys, on an outside wall. I was brought up in an English terraced house, and a significant source of heat in winter…
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Is you House Sick?
Like this sad house? Or Just Making You Sick? I frequently hear of about ‘Sick Building Syndrome’ where the chemicals used in the construction and the lack of ventilation can make you ill. One organisation that is working to reduce…
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Thinking About Pets
Did you think about your pets when you planned your new House? Will the House and garden be safe for your pets when you move? Here are some things to think about: Planning Where will the pet sleep at night?…
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Why is this an iconic San Fransisco photo?
I am sure you have seen many different photographs of these houses if you have seen any publicity about San Francisco. They are known as the Painted Ladies. . . but why are they always photographed? I think the houses in…
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