Standard Building Contract or ‘Owner Builder Contract’
Some small builders may suggest they can package build a house cheaper for you if you become an ‘Owner Builder’*. * Not be confused with True ‘Owner Building’ where you have the skills and propose doing a lot of the…
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Tips To Prevent Plumbing Disasters In Your Home
Guest post by Cyrel Nicolas It’s happened to all of us – we’re in the middle of a busy day and suddenly, we hear that telltale gurgling noise coming from our plumbing. Before we know it, water is pouring out from…
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Installing a Basic CCTV Camera
We recently thought about installing a CCTV system. As we were not sure what was suitable we decided to buy a basic camera from the local DIY store, for just under $160. The Unit The unit was an Arlo Camera,…
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What to consider when choosing an energy provider for your home
Guest post by Andrej Kovacevic You should consider your energy provider choice if you purchase a new home or move into a new rental apartment. Real estate agents might recommend a specific electricity retailer, but you are not required to…
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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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Handy Painting Tips from the Pros
Guest post by Frank Dunne. Changing the colour of a room by painting it is simply one of the easiest ways to enhance a home or commercial property. The process is not as straightforward as putting a new colour on…
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Display House Window Fail
Two of the things that the human eye likes are: Symmetry. Regular repeated patterns. For example: If you split something down the middle the left side is a mirror image of the right. If you are going to have several…
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Building Permits Necessary for Constructing a House
Guest Post by John Guevara If you are building a house in Australia, one of your first steps should be to check with your local council for a building permit. Without the proper permit, your construction may be deemed illegal,…
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Developer Rules/Guidelines
Most developments have some sort of design rules placed on the blocks they sell. For our last house the only rules were; Only one house to be built on the block. All side and rear fences must be green colorbond….
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Seasonal Switches: Simple Tips To Restyle Your Home For Spring
Guest Post by Natalie lge As the weather begins to warm up and the days grow longer, many of us start to feel the itch to make some changes around the house. After a long winter spent inside, it can…
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