Boom of Self Storage Units (Compactus Type Systems)
Sponsored post by Martin William Self-storage facilities are experiencing unprecedented demand all over the country but putting possessions in these units long term can be expensive. Research suggests that as more people than ever before are moving into functional yet compact apartments, intelligent…
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Understanding Safety Switches
Sponsored Post by Jordon Vellutini A lot of people don’t understand the difference between circuit breakers and safety switches so here is a video that explains the difference, and how important they are for your family’s safety. If your budget…
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Origami House
Every once in a while I like to look at some of the unusual houses built in Japan. This is a great example! Apparently this compact, 145m2 house, was inspired by Origami. Want to find out more? . . ….
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Will Your Roof Take Solar Panels?
Plenty of people are thinking about solar panels as they can save a lot of money. But is your roof strong enough? In the old days a house roof had a good factor of safety so they could take the…
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Crashed Star Cruiser
Apparently this was built for Naomi Campbell, by her Russian boyfriend It was ‘designed’ by architect Zaha Hadid, It’s located in Barvikha just outside Moscow. Just shows even with billions you can’t buy good taste. Thanks to teamaguilar.com for the picture. …
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Waterproof or Water Resistant
The Difference Waterproof material, or construction, does not allow moisture to penetrate through it. Water Resistant material, or construction, means it restricts moisture movement and will not degrade when it gets wet. Where it matters The Building Code of Australia…
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Silly Handrail
Who thought this rail was a good idea? Was there some idea to keep the rail within certain limits above the stair treads? Or was it that the installer couldn’t cut the angles correctly? . . .who knows? Thanks to…
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Out With the Old – Why Coal is Quickly Losing Public Support
Guest post by Hubert Dwight Coal has long been used as a cheap and efficient energy source around the world. China, the U.S., and Australia are currently the top three producers of coal. With more awareness about the dangers of…
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Who Decides The Size Of Your Mortgage?
You or the Broker? A Larger Mortgage Means More Broker Commission Well the typical mortgage broker gets over 0.5% of the initial value of your mortgage and a trailing commission of around 0.15%. With a typical 30 year mortgage having…
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Hopping Spirit House
This is the Bayanihan Hopping Spirit House that I recently saw in front of the Cathedral in Manila. It is part of a collaboration between artist Alwin Reamillo and Urban Theatre Projects in Australia to explore how the community practice of bayanihan can…
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