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Organised Excellence: The Power of Workshop Tool Cabinets
Guest Post by Elisaveta Doncheva In the world of craftsmanship and DIY endeavours, having the right tool for the job is paramount. From wrenches and screwdrivers to power tools and specialty implements, a comprehensive toolkit forms the foundation of productivity…
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Facade Fail
Wood Columns…. Stone Columns….. Brickwork…… Painted Board…… Flat Roof……. Pitched Tile Roof…… This House looks like it’s in a competition to get as many different materials in the facade. It’s a display home……….in an attempt to make it look different it…
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Electrical Planning – Master Bedroom
Perhaps you agree with most builders, who seem to think a couple of power points in the bedroom is fine………….. Well I think that’s nowhere near enough and here’s why: Starting on my side of the bed I have: Bedside…
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Is It Time To Get A Battery?
I got my Electricity Bill the other day which set me wondering if I should invest in a battery for our house. Our Situation We live in a retirement unit which is reasonably compact. As a result our 3.25 kW…
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What’s The Side View Of Your House?
When most people look at a display home the two first considerations are: The Floor Plan. The Front Elevation. (Like the impressive facade in this photo) Sometimes that works fine when all the houses are in a line, and the…
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Which Air Conditioning Units are the Most Efficient?
Guest Post by Rebecca Lee A lot of people fail to read the specs of they’re newly-purchased AC unit before buying it. It’s new, does its job, and affordable? . . . Might as well be good as sold! That…
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Garage Doors
Originally garages doors were hinged doors, then tilt and lift doors came in. More recently the main choice for garage doors is between roller doors or sectional panels. Roller Doors Fairly common as its the most used door in commercial…
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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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Eaves
If you go back 39 years most houses had proper eaves but now they are less common. As I travel around I sometimes see new houses with eaves on the front facade but non elsewhere, which I think looks weird….
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Floor Drains
Up until recently we have never had floor drains. Now we have them in bathroom, laundry and the walk in shower. I’m quite impressed and would definitely specify them for another build. Having had one washing machine overflow in the…
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