Building with Cardboard
Would you build your new house out of cardboard? Perhaps you think that is impossible! Well here is a picture of me outside the Cardboard Cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand. The cathedral was built as a temporary replacement for the…
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A Renter’s Reflection – A Guide to Victoria’s Best Suburbs
Guest post by Hubert Dwight Victoria has a lot of great suburbs, so many in fact that it can be hard to choose which ones are right for you and your family. A good way to get to know which…
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Wardrobe Doors. . . . The Big Question
I know a lot of houses come with Walk in Robes but if you are are building a small house you may need built in robes. So the question is are you going to have hinged doors like these. ….
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How to Prevent Electrical Dangers at Home
Guest Post by Trent Anderson Electricity is an essential part of modern life. It does more than give you heat and light. Electricity is now essential to keep people connected, run financial institutes, pay for items and even drive your car into…
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Living in a Silo
Would you like an unconventional house? How about a Silo? Well you can try out the idea in a 4 star silo hotel in New Zealand. I came across this concept while holidaying in the South Island a couple of…
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Sealant Is Not A Water Proofing Solution
Watch enough TV and you will see adverts for sealant (or Caulk) which will solve all your leaks and waterproofing problems. In my experience sealant is really an extra step in good design. You should be looking to make sure…
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Miss The Army?
Perhaps what you need is a tank house? I found this image on the Squatting Slavs in Tracksuits facebook page For more unusual photos, and Fails, check out What the………………….?
5 Effective Bird Control Strategies for Your Garden
Guest Post by John Smith It takes a lot of effort and works to till, plant and weed out your garden. However the results are far worth it— vegetables, fruits, and flowers grow which you can proudly share with friends and family….
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Sliding Patio Doors – Occasional Use Only
These sliding patio doors were the entrance to a cafe that I visited the other day. It was no surprise to find they didn’t open very smoothly. It reminded me of the first house we built in Australia where we…
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Stepping Up Your Game – A Guide to Adding a Second Storey
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight Home ownership is a goal for many people. But it’s not accessible to everyone. So if you’re one of the lucky ones count your blessings. Even after you’ve reached the goal there’s still so much…
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