Door Bells – Fail
In my experience door bell buttons are unreliable, so I can understand that they need to be replaced. The thing is if one isn’t working then wouldn’t it be best to remove it . . . . . something…
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Polished Concrete
So you like the idea of Polished Concrete. . . . but with costs ranging from $55/m2 to $120/m2 there are quite a few things to think about. Slab Design and Construction Quality of finish starts with the design and specification of the…
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Quick Build ?
One of the reasons that people may choose a builder is the promise of a ‘Quick Build’ . . . . . but how realistic is that promise? Getting the house finished quickly might be attractive to you so here…
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The House of Darth
One for all those Star Wars fans out there! Seen on the Angry Architects Face Book Page For more Unusual House Photos, Wins, and Fails, have a look at: What the………………….?
Comparing Gas and Electricity
Traditionally gas has been cheaper than electricity but with the price of gas rising this has changed. Actually comparing value for money is quite complicated so I though I would explain how to do the various calculations. Cubic Metres to Megajoules…
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Will You Be A First Home Buyer In Perth?
Sponsored by First Home Owners Centre The Department Of Finance has released good news if you are considering becoming a first home buyer, in Perth or anywhere in Western Australia. Changes in 2013-2014 The adjustment announced last year, in the…
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Soil Heave – Protecting the Slab During Construction
There has been a lot of talk in the Melbourne papers recently about ‘Slab Heave’ when Building on Clay so I thought I would explain how to minimise the risk during construction. A key issue when building on clay is to…
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Stuck on Brick – Fail
Not a new house but this amused me when I saw it. I have never been a fan of stuck on bricks as they never look real to me. . . . . . but these have been fixed (not…
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Danger of Under Insuring
In a New House Insurance post I explained how easy it is to under insure a property so here is an explanation of what can happen with an under insured property. Let’s you insure your new house for what you paid…
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Stormwater Discharge Point
One check that is often forgotten when buying a house block in an established suburb is how storm water is removed from the site. Forty, or more, years ago when land was cheaper, it was not unusual for blocks to be…
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