Post Boxes & Security
Do you think the people at this house are away? Is this overflowing post box telling a thief that they are unlikely to be disturbed? It used to be easier when I was young as we knew our neighbours and we could…
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What’s With Spiders
I thought most people didn’t like spiders! I know a few people who are scared of them! So why are spiders, and spiders webs such a common motif on the outside of houses, and in gardens?T …
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Sustainability Modifications to a Standard Design
Lots of people say you can’t get a sustainable house from a standard builder . . . . but I disagree! As an example I have started with this standard floor plan from the ‘MYPAD’ design of HomeStart, Perth first home buyer…
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Sleeper Wall – Appearance
Have you thought about about concrete for your sleeper wall? As well as plain concrete it’s possible to have a wide variety of other finishes, and colours. Here is an interesting ‘Stacked Stone’ appearance wall I saw the other week. Some of the…
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Zombie Proof Cabin
Frightened by the Walking Dead? What you need is a Zombie Proof Cabin from Tiger Log Cabins for only $140,000 (plus additional shipping from the UK) Comes with a 10 year Anti Zombie Guarantee! Water Cannon, Search Lights, and Flamethrower are all extra….
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Do You Want A Safe?
Most home burglaries are carried out by opportunistic thieves. They want to be in and out as fast as possible. A safe that takes that takes time and effort is going to deter them, and help keep you valuables safe….
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Electricity Meter Box Location
Have you thought about where your meter box will go? As you can see from this photo it is often one of the earliest things to be installed . . . . . Don’t like it in the location and…
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Junk Mail Lover
How much Junk Mail do you need? Well judging from this mail box one delivery is nowhere near enough! It certainly makes a change from the ‘No Junk Mail’ signs! For more Unusual House Photos, Wins, and…
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Electrical Circuits – How Many Should You Have?
Have too few circuits and you will get the circuit breakers in the Power Box tripping out all the time! Minimum The minimum number of electrical circuits for a new home would be 4/5, as follows; Lights General Power outlets (GPOs)…
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Are You Prepared For Interest Rate Rises
Interest Rates are Going Up! Don’t know when but they haven’t gone up for 4 years so it isn’t going to last much longer! How Much? Well the real answer is no one knows, but some of the financial wizz…
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