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Benefits of Laminate flooring

Author: Brian March 23, 2021

Guest Post by Robert Carroll Have you ever wondered what is the best type of flooring that you can use in your home? If you are looking to redecorate your home or you have a new home that needs decorating,…
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Timber or Steel Frame

Author: Brian March 22, 2021

The most common frame for the standard brick veneer house uses timber. Steel frames however are becoming much more common. . . . So why should you choose one or the other? Advantages of Timber Well understood by builders; Cheaper;…
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Frame, Steel, Timber

Five Tips for First Home Buyers

Author: Brian March 20, 2021

Guest post by Adrian Edlington Getting a foot on the property ladder can seem like a mammoth task, but there’s plenty of assistance available when you know where to look. In this article, I’ll provide five tips for first home…
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Concrete – Reinforcement Mesh

Author: Brian March 17, 2021

Purpose of Steel Mesh Reinforcement A lot of people believe that the steel mesh adds substantially to the strength of concrete paving. This is a myth! The truth is large areas of concrete paving will crack. What well thought out…
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Concrete, reinforcement

New Horizons – The 5 Most Interesting Trends In Australian Architecture In 2021 

Author: Brian March 16, 2021

Guest Post by Hubert Dwight Just as the world wars impacted architectural and clothing trends, we watch in interest to see the different ways that the pandemic is affecting architectural trends in Australia. What are some of the key trends…
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While The House Is Built

Author: Brian March 15, 2021

If you are getting a house built you can feel lost with not much to do between the contracts being signed and being ready to move. Here are some suggestions for you to be doing during the wait. Inspect Progress…
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Construction, Garden

Building Inspection, Construction Period, during the build, Garden, Inspection

DIY plaster repairs, when to call in a professional plasterer

Author: Brian March 15, 2021

Guest Post by William Saver There comes a time for all homeowners when damage occurs to the interior walls of their home. Either accidently through moving furniture or a mishap with the kids playing cricket indoors. Dents, dings, cracks and…
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What Size Rainwater Tank 3

Author: Brian March 14, 2021

Other postshave explained how to calculate: How much rain you can collect and How to work out how much water you will need to last for a month without rain. From your calculations find out the month of lowest average…
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How to prepare your Queensland home for storms

Author: Brian March 13, 2021

Guest Post by Asad Shoaib Queensland is the state in Australia that is most impacted by a natural disaster, exposing the homes to frequent damage from disastrous storms and cyclones. People often get late to realize that they don’t have…
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Beware of Blocks Below The Road

Author: Brian March 11, 2021

On a summers day, during a period of dry weather, I came across these recently built houses with lines of sandbags! You would think that the houses must have fronted a river! Not much chance of getting a car in…
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