Coin Floor – What The……..?
I found this ‘WTF’ idea on a site called White Trash Repairs For any fellow Australians wanting to use this idea the cheapest way with currently circulating coins would be to use 5 cent coins which are 19.41mm in diameter….
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10 Basics of Understanding Credit Scores
Guest Post by Rebecca Lee A major factor in getting a mortgage or other type of loan for house improvements is having a good ‘credit score’. This numerical representation of your creditworthiness is a cornerstone in shaping your financial future,…
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Container Hotel
Wondered about building a house from shipping containers?…… or just living in a container while your house is built. In China they have built a 5 star hotel out of containers. The hotel is located at a rural village outside of…
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When Is It Time to Hire a Professional Cleaner?
Guest Post by Rebecca Lee Maintaining a clean and organised home is essential for our overall well-being and comfort. However, there are times when the demands of life, such as renovations, busy schedules, or tasks beyond our abilities, make it…
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Hiring a Dingo Loader
Spreading a lot of topsoil or levelling a large garden yourself? One of the best tools is a ‘Dingo’ or ‘Kanga’ loader. These can usually be hired locally at very reasonable rates. Can be a bit scary driving the dingo…
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7 Smart Ways To Make Your Short-Term Rental Property Get Booked In No Time
Guest post by Hubert Dwight Vacation rental properties are a significant investment, especially in a hustling and adventurous country like Australia. There is plenty to explore, and with the tourist influx constantly increasing, vacation rentals can be a great source…
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Traditional Timor House
For the last two weeks I have been visiting Timor-Leste while volunteering for the charity Disaster Aid Australia. I thought I would share this photograph of a traditional Timorese Mountain House They are called Uma Lulik and are built by…
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The Resurgence of Retro: Exploring Terrazzo Look Tiles
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight Enter a world where the past becomes present, and nostalgia meets innovation. This is the fascinating realm of interior design, where trends resurface with a renewed eclat, breathing life and excitement into homes and hearts…
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Insulation Basics – Brick Veneer Walls
This post will help you understand how much heat you lose through walls. A previous post has explained ‘R’ and ‘U’ values When considering insulation a typical Australian brick veneer wall would be: Element R value Outside surface air layer…
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Which Air Conditioning Units are the Most Efficient?
Guest Post by Rebecca Lee A lot of people fail to read the specs of they’re newly-purchased AC unit before buying it. It’s new, does its job, and affordable? . . . Might as well be good as sold! That…
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