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Garage Storage
I was out for a walk very early and saw these bikes which had been out in the garden all night. It got me thinking about how when people are planning they tend to think of a garage as just…
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Are You Going To Have A Washing Line?
When I was growing up all the washing lines looked like this. . . . long straight nylon ropes. Since then things have changed backyards have got smaller and some people don’t even have washing lines, everything goes in the…
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The TV Guide: How To Care For Your Television & Accessories
Guest post by Trent Anderson The television has become a staple part of everyday life, often taking up the central spot in a living room. While it is debatable whether this is a good idea it doesn’t change the fact that…
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Wardrobe Doors. . . . The Big Question
I know a lot of houses come with Walk in Robes but if you are are building a small house you may need built in robes. So the question is are you going to have hinged doors like these. ….
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Sliding Patio Doors – Occasional Use Only
These sliding patio doors were the entrance to a cafe that I visited the other day. It was no surprise to find they didn’t open very smoothly. It reminded me of the first house we built in Australia where we…
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Laundry Chute
Are you building a 2 storey home? Have you thought about a laundry chute? They don’t have to be that big, or use complicated pipework. This one is really just a long, open ended, box using melamine boards. Safety I…
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Bathroom Heating
If you have following this blog you will know I am a big fan of reverse cycle air conditioning for room heating due to its amazing efficiency.. That however doesn’t apply to our bathroom. This might look like a reverse…
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Will Your New House Be Electric Car Ready?
Currently in Australia, there are just over 4000 electric cars on the roads. They currently make up 0.1% of new car sales. Having recently visited China I think that those numbers are going to change as I was amazed at…
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Boom of Self Storage Units (Compactus Type Systems)
Sponsored post by Martin William Self-storage facilities are experiencing unprecedented demand all over the country but putting possessions in these units long term can be expensive. Research suggests that as more people than ever before are moving into functional yet compact apartments, intelligent…
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Understanding Safety Switches
Sponsored Post by Jordon Vellutini A lot of people don’t understand the difference between circuit breakers and safety switches so here is a video that explains the difference, and how important they are for your family’s safety. If your budget…
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