Kitchen
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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How Much Longer For Artificial Stone?
Over the last 20 years artificial stone benchtops have become more and more popular. . . . but there is a dark side to this material. There has been a massive rise in cases of Silicosis (260 in the last…
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Benchtops
There are a wide range of different benchtops around………. so which benchtop should you buy. Here are some thoughts about the options. Laminex/Formica Probably the most popular benchtop available in a wide range of colours and patterns and reasonably hardwearing….
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5 Things To Consider When Choosing The Right Tile Grout
Guest Post by Chad Singson If you’re planning to replace the tiles in your bath or kitchen, besides choosing the right tiles, you’ll also need to find the tile grout that perfectly fits the look you’re going for. (Tile grout…
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2017 Innovative Kitchen Designs for Australian New Homeowners
Guest post By Andre Smith The kitchen is the heart of the house, and a home without a proper kitchen is a place where family happiness and warmth is lacking. It is the place where many families spend a lot…
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Top reasons to give quartz benchtops a chance
Guest post by Hubert Dwight Quartz has brought a revolution in the industry with its reasonable prices, huge variety of designs and patterns and stunning looks. Granite and marble were always the excellent options in this respect, but Quartz has…
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Best ideas to make your kitchen look fantastic
Guest Post by George Hong Planning a Kitchen?. . . . See below for some considerations for when you’re redesigning this essential space. Storage Regardless of your requirements, almost everyone will benefit from increasing the storage capacity of their existing…
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Kettle, or Instant Boiling Water Taps?
I hear that instant hot water taps are becoming more popular but are they a good idea? Well I’m not convinced. Instant Hot water Taps Yes they do save time in boiling water but: Expensive at around $5,000 fitted; Need regular…
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Mirror Splash Back, Yes or No?
The first time I became aware of mirrored splash backs was while watching ‘The Block’ a couple of years ago. I’ve seen a few examples since then. . . . but would you have one? When the question was asked on…
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Dishwasher Noise
Many of us get a new dishwasher when moving into a new house. With some builders it’s included in an ‘Upgrade Package’ You might check on the energy rating and the water consumption . . . . but how many…
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