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Round or Slimline Tanks?
These days many states require you to have rainwater storage , unless you have access to recyled water. But which type of tank will be best In addition to the standard round tanks there are a whole range of alternative…
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Door Opening
One of the small things that can really make a difference to your house is how doors open……..but its one thing that is frequently forgotten. This sketch shows a typical bedroom and ensuite layout. (I know it doesn’t show the…
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Glanced Light – Wall and Ceiling Imperfections
In certain conditions you can easily see very slight surface imperfections This is known as ‘Glanced Light’ . . . . so what does is mean? Well when light strikes a surface at a flat angle like in this first…
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Electrical Planning – Do You Need 3 Phase Power?
3 phase power is used for heavy duty electrical appliances. So what is 3 phase power?……………….When power is generated at the power station it comes out as Alternating Current (AC) in three separate phases which are transmitted via individual cables….
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What Are Window Infills
What Are Window Infills? Well these painted panels above the top of the window in this photo are an example. This example is not very attractive in my opinion Finishing up with painted infills like this is often a consequence of not having…
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Back Door
Most people spend a lot of time thinking about their front door. . . . . but forget about their back door. There seems to be a bit of a convention for back doors. Conventional Doors Quite often if a…
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Plumbing – Kitchen and Laundry
Make sure you have thought about all the following plumbing fittings: Kitchen There are a wide range of sinks the choice is a lot wider than one basin or two so you need to spend some time looking at various…
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Good and Bad Mirror
Here is the bathroom mirror from a recent hotel stay: The ‘Good‘ is it looks spectacular and the way is illuminates your face, using LEDs behind the mirror gives a very even light. The Bad is that it projects forward…
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Electrical Planning – General
Do some of your power sockets look like this photo? Next time you visit a show house have a look at the power point provision……… You would think most builders are still living in the 1950’s. Typically you get a…
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Wood For Heating – Why A Wood Heater Is Better Than An Open Fire
Although wood heating is banned in many urban areas they are still allowed in most country properties A lot of people think that an open fire gives a better ambiance than a wood heater . . . but I much…
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