Construction Stage 2 – Frame
This stage of the building is fairly quick but gives you a chance to get a feel for the finished house. Framing usually starts a few days after the slab has finished. Sometimes frame erection may start the day after…
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Construction Stage 1 – Base
Most of the work that comprises this stage of the construction will be hidden when the house is completed That doesn’t mean it should be ignored as it has a significant impact on the completed house. This work package can…
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A Guide to Buying a Hot Water System for Your Home
Guest Post by Asad Shoaib A hot water system is one of the most important elements of your home that adds to your ease and comfort. Not many people like a cold shower! The more aspects you take into account…
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Spaceship
This amazing looking house, built around a garage for a classic Porsche is in Adelaide. For more about the house follow this link: Starship It was designed by Architect Damian Campagnaro For more unusual houses and funny pictures go…
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Planning Electrics – Remaining Rooms
With the main rooms covered in previous posts I will cover the remaining rooms with this post. Dining For a dining table in the kitchen area an extra double socket close to the table should be enough for any cooking…
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Is An Apartment Right For You
Guest Post by Andrej Kovačević A house isn’t the best thing for everyone. There are plenty of people who like living in apartments like these Highline Westmead apartments. Some people prefer their home to be in an older low rise…
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Rainwater – Safety
Millions of people have lived long healthy lives drinking rainwater . . . . but that’s doesn’t mean that rainwater is entirely pure, or completely safe for everyone. Composition The following Chemicals are commonly found in rain: Hydrogen, Ammonium, Calcium,…
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Turf Preparation
Guest Post by Andrej Kovačević Most people want to see a quick garden when they move into their new house. . . but they are faced with a clayey mess. That makes turf very popular . . . . but…
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Arachnophobia
A little bit over the top don’t you think? I found this photo on the Prodigal Places facebook page For more unusual houses and funny pictures go to What the………………….?
Contract Documents – Order Of Importance
Of course the contract documents are the most important thing when organising the building of a new house. However not many people realise that some parts of the contract document are more ‘important’ than others. All three of these parts…
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