Controlling Noise
Looking at a lot of design magazines and web sites I see a lot of hard minimalist interiors. Perhaps looking like the photo here. Some of the key words seem to be ‘Industrial’, ‘Scandy’, ‘Warehouse’ or ‘Loft’ styles. The Problem…
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Somewhere to Store Your Bins
Thirty or more years ago storing garbage bins didn’t used to be a problem. There was only one bin and block were big so finding somewhere to leave the bin wasn’t a problem. Now we can have at least three…
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Duplex and More – A Growing Trend
Guest Post by Andrej Kovacevic Goodbye To The Quarter Acre Block Thirty or more years ago the standard Australian house was on a quarter acre, or bigger, block. These days with real estate prices going up, populations going up, and…
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The keys to investing in the perfect property
Guest Post by Andrej Kovacevic Real estate is an incredible investment opportunity, but it is also one of the most intense investments that any individual can ever hope to make. At the end of the day, the bottom line when it…
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Dangerous Dog House
Yes this is an interesting house that looks like a dog. I would like to see it, but I wouldn’t walk under it! For more unusual houses go to What the………………….?
Ceiling Fans
If you have tall rooms a ceiling fan can make a real difference to your comfort without large bills. Summer While a ceiling fan does not lower the temperature it will make the room feel cooler by: The breeze improving…
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Keeping Records – 5 things to do
My old contract management tutor at university always said that the three most important things when managing a construction contract are: Records; Records; and Records. Over 40 years in the civil engineering industry I have often reflected on the wisdom…
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Ship House
This is not just a house that looks like a ship…..Its actually part of a ship that has been lifted onto a cliff overlooking a lake. The ship was called the Benson Ford, owned by the Ford Motor company, it…
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4 Reasons for Investing in an Instantaneous Water Heater for Your Home
Guest Post by Bijoy Hembram How would you feel about running out of hot water during your shower? Then one of the essential aspects to include in your to-do list should be to get a quality tankless water heating system…
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Your letter box
I know that a lot of communications come via Email and Facebook now but I still like to receive mail. A nice card means a lot more to me than a Happy Birthday tweet. If you are like me and…
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