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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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Half Shelves
It’s not easy to effectively use the standard builders shelf layout. Standard Shelves Typically a standard builders shelf spacing is a 400mm vertical spacing between shelves in a pantry, linen press, or for clothes storage. The top shelf will be…
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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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Different Roof Drainage
Most of us are used to the traditional Australian roof drainage connecting to down pipes . . . . but this isn’t how everyone sees it. The Hawaii Solution Travelling around Hawaii I was quite surprised to see how many…
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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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En Suite Planning – Lessons From Hotels
As I write this post I have spent over 5 weeks travelling and have experienced a lot of hotel bathrooms. Here are some of the things I have learned, or been reminded of. Basin Plug Pull Integrated Into Mixer Basins…
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Timeless Design 2
I am spending some of my time, while I am travelling in the USA, looking at Architecture.One of my favourite architects is Frank Lloyd Wright (FLW) and this is me in front of the Martin House in Buffalo. I often…
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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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Home Automation Experience
I have been staying at a very upmarket hotel for a few days (The Peninsula, Hong Kong) so I was keen to try out some of the features. This is me watching TV while having a bath! You don’t have…
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