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Placing Your House On The Block – 10 Things To Consider

Author: Brian December 21, 2021

There’s lots to think about when you are positioning a house on a block. Here are some things that you should consider when comparing blocks and then deciding how to place your house, Statutory Limits There are usually the following…
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Orientation

Choosing the Perfect Kitchen Fittings to Suit Your Style

Author: Brian December 20, 2021

Guest Post by Richard.Kayode The kitchen is undoubtedly one of the most important places in the home, and that’s the reason we need to design the accessories in it for every aspect of our daily lives. The ideal kitchen design…
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Feng Shui

Author: Brian December 19, 2021

When people see Lion Dogs outside my house they sometimes say “Surely you don’t believe in Feng Shui” to which my initial answer is “ Not really, but I’m told it works whether you believe it or not.” The real…
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3 Tips For A Successful Concrete Driveway Installation On Your Property

Author: Brian December 18, 2021

Guest Post by Anello Darsen If you’re planning to upgrade your driveway or you looking for an option to improve your house’s curb appeal, you might want to invest in installing a concrete driveway to your home. Aside from that,…
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Costs for Variations Compared with Retail Price

Author: Brian December 17, 2021

One area of annoyance for home buyers is when they want to vary something and the variation price is much more than the difference between retail prices. For Example An example is the builders standard oven may be $700 at…
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Budget, Builder Relations

Variation Costs

6 Must-Include Items In Your Preventative Home Maintenance Checklist

Author: Brian December 16, 2021

Guest Post by Olivia Madison To ensure everything in your home is in good condition and functional, you’ll need to implement preventive home maintenance. While you can’t go all out with buying everything a hardware and home depot store has…
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Plumbing – Kitchen and Laundry

Author: Brian December 15, 2021

Make sure you have thought about all the following plumbing fittings: Kitchen There are a wide range of sinks the choice is a lot wider than one basin or two so you need to spend some time looking at various…
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Kitchen, Kitchens, Plumbing

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A Step-By-Step Guide To Building A Pool In Your Backyard 

Author: Brian December 14, 2021

Guest Post by John Davidson Building a pool in your backyard could be challenging if you don’t have the necessary knowledge, skills, tools, and equipment to construct one. These are essential factors to ensure that its structural integrity can weather…
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Block or House First?

Author: Brian December 13, 2021

Should you choose the block, or decide on a house design first? Cheaper Land Well my preference has been to build on suburban blocks so we are close to shops, cafes, recreational facilities and public transport. Blocks in these areas…
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6 Home Modification Tips for Ageing in Place

Author: Brian December 12, 2021

Guest Post by Sarah Bellamy Some retirees may decide that ageing in place is the right option for them. This involves staying in the family home, rather than downsizing or relocating to another area. There are several reasons why you…
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