Occupancy Permit – What Does It Mean?
Occupancy Permit (or Certificate of Final Inspection) is not the same as Completion. It doesn’t even mean the house is ready for PCI Inspection or even that you would be happy to move in. What’s typically needed for an occupancy…
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What You May Not Know About Plumbers
Guest post by Bijoy Hembram One of the major amenities you probably have in your home is water and waste water services. They allows you to shower, cook, and carry out other things in your home. When everything is working…
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Living in a Pipe
I have spent a fair amount of my working life inside water pipes. . . . but I have never thought about living in one. It seems that some people in Honk Kong think differently. What do you think? Check…
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What New Home Owners Should Know About the NBN
Guest post by Reyhan Yesilnacar Buying your first house can be a pretty daunting step in life, no matter who you are or where you come from. Besides the task of getting the money together to pay for it, you…
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Small En-Suites
Would you like a small ensuite for a guest bedroom? If you are wondering how small you can go and still fit in a toilet, shower, and wash basin, then visit a budget hotel. Last weekend we stopped at an…
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Choosing A Block
There are lots of things to consider when choosing a block. My basic preference would be an East facing block on a court. This gives the best orientation of the house and minimises passing traffic. Here are some of the…
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Spite House
I have only recently come across the term Spite House. . . . but this is a good example. It’s a house that has been built to get back at someone the builder has fallen out with. They were fairly…
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Latest Innovations in Laminate Flooring
Guest Post by Ann Zheng As a durable and stylish flooring solution, laminate flooring has always been a popular choice for homeowners or residential property investors who want to increase their property value. Although you may be surprised to find…
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Induction Hobs
Why we wanted an induction hob About a year ago we started thinking about going all electric. We had previously gone from gas ducted air heating to reverse cycle units and installed photo voltaic solar panels. After installing a heat…
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How To Prevent Termite Swarms From Invading Your Home
Guest Post from Lara Graham If you see a swarm of flying insects that have wings, you’ll probably assume you’re seeing an ant. But you could be seeing a more concerning phenomenon – flying termites. If you spot these pests,…
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