Settling in
Pools – Don’t Forget The Extras
Just because a pool supplier gives you a price for a pool doesn’t mean that will be the final cost. I have heard than an extra $20,000 – $30,000 is not unusual. Here how the extra costs can mount up…
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Liquid Limestone
You might have heard of Liquid Limestone as an alternative paving material…….But what is it? Really its just a different type of concrete. It is much more common in West Australia than other states. The differences between conventional concrete and…
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Nail Pops
‘Nail Pops’ are those irritating little bumps that can occur on your flat walls and ceilings after you have moved in. Why Nail Pops Occur Basically either the nail moves and the plasterboard doesn’t, or the plasterboard moves and the nail…
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Emergency Planning – What Is Important To You?
Bush Fire Season is with us again . . . . so if you live in an area that is at risk its time to think about what would you do if a fire came through. What would be the…
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Lighting Levels
There are two elements when considering Lighting levels for your new house. Electrical Power (Watts) Amount of Light (Lumens) Watts In the old days with incandescent bulbs it used to be simple, bulbs came in 40, 60 and 100watts and…
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How do I take care of my wooden floors?
Guest Post by Trent Anderson Wooden floors are becoming an increasingly popular choice today. The reason is simple. A wooden floor which is looked after will last for many years. Spills and other damage can be absorbed or even removed…
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Storage Hacks Using Pipes
When you are setting up a new workshop you need to store your tools. You can put them in a toolbox, but its easier if you can store them so you can just pick them up without sorting through a…
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Planting trees and Shrubs
When you are starting a new garden most people want to hide the fences. . . . I know I do. That means you will be wanting to plant trees and shrubs. Here is how to avoid two common mistakes….
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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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Front Fence Failure
Generally you don’t have to go far to find a front brick fence falling over like this one. Normally they fall over in the direction of the street. So why is this failure so common? Reasons For Failure People think…
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