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Choosing an Area

Author: Brian December 11, 2021

So here is a map of places withing 50km of where I live now. As you can see it covers City, Suburbs, Bayside, the Coast and Rural Areas. Here are a few things you need to think about when deciding…
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5 Plumbing Mistakes To Avoid In A New Home

Author: Brian December 10, 2021

Guest Post by Gordon Anderson Moving into a new home is a dream come true. However, once you step into your new home, you’ll have a lot of things to work on. Aside from going through stacks of boxes and…
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Letter Boxes – Is Bigger Better?

Author: Brian December 9, 2021

One of the big signs to potential burglars that there is no one at home is a letter box stuffed with post and junk mail after its gone dark in the evening. In a  post about letter boxes I talked…
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How to Incorporate Green Elements in Your New Build Kitchen

Author: Brian December 8, 2021

Guest Post by Richard Kayode You are building or refitting your kitchen and you are thinking about a few eco-friendly ways to move forwards. In many cases, your options are limited unless you are willing to pay far more than…
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Guerrilla Gardening

Author: Brian December 7, 2021

If you haven’t heard of the expression ‘Guerrilla Gardening’ is gardening on land you don’t own. So why would you spend your time on this when you have got lots of other jobs in your new house? Well in my…
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How Much Does Self-Storage Cost in Melbourne?

Author: Brian December 5, 2021

Guest Post by Asad Shoaib There is a wide range of self storage available in Melbourne, and other major Australian cities, however, you should make a cost analysis before making a final decision. You should also know about multiple variables…
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Good and Bad Mirror

Author: Brian December 4, 2021

Here is the bathroom mirror from a recent hotel stay: The ‘Good‘ is it looks spectacular and the way is illuminates your face, using LEDs behind the mirror gives a very even light. The Bad is that it projects forward…
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Important Things To Do After Moving In To Your New Home

Author: Brian December 3, 2021

Guest Post by John Guevara Buying a new home is one of the most stressful, worrying, exciting and happy times to go through, and once you actually have the keys it can be a little overwhelming. At this early stage…
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Why The Lowest Price May Not Be A Good Idea

Author: Brian December 2, 2021

When looking for a builder or a tradesman we are often told to get at least three quotes. If you do this, and then just accept the lowest price you are taking a big risk! Sometimes your choice may be…
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7 Benefits Of Installing Retractable Awnings For Your Home

Author: Brian December 1, 2021

Guest Post by Samantha Awnings are a great way to provide shade for your home during the hot summer months. They can also help with insulation, protect UV rays, and reduce energy bills by up to 50%. Hence, installing retractable…
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