Traditional Timor House
For the last two weeks I have been visiting Timor-Leste while volunteering for the charity Disaster Aid Australia. I thought I would share this photograph of a traditional Timorese Mountain House They are called Uma Lulik and are built by…
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The Resurgence of Retro: Exploring Terrazzo Look Tiles
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight Enter a world where the past becomes present, and nostalgia meets innovation. This is the fascinating realm of interior design, where trends resurface with a renewed eclat, breathing life and excitement into homes and hearts…
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Insulation Basics – Brick Veneer Walls
This post will help you understand how much heat you lose through walls. A previous post has explained ‘R’ and ‘U’ values When considering insulation a typical Australian brick veneer wall would be: Element R value Outside surface air layer…
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Which Air Conditioning Units are the Most Efficient?
Guest Post by Rebecca Lee A lot of people fail to read the specs of they’re newly-purchased AC unit before buying it. It’s new, does its job, and affordable? . . . Might as well be good as sold! That…
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Travel Issues
It’s a Saturday morning and your partner says “Why don’t we go and look at some blocks that have been advertised in the paper?” So you jump in the car and in no time at all you are at the…
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5 Power Tools You Need For Your Next Renovation
Guest Post by Rebecca Lee Embarking on a home renovation project is always an exciting proposition. Whether you’re planning a minor makeover or a major overhaul, having the right power tools can make a world of difference to its success…
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Garage Doors
Originally garages doors were hinged doors, then tilt and lift doors came in. More recently the main choice for garage doors is between roller doors or sectional panels. Roller Doors Fairly common as its the most used door in commercial…
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How to Pack and Move Large and Tricky Items
Guest Post by Rebecca Lee Moving to a new home is an exciting adventure, but it can quickly become daunting when faced with the challenge of packing and moving large and tricky items. Whether it’s a bulky piece of furniture…
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Seashell House? or Cave House?
This Russian house is supposedly modelled on a seashell. At 230m2 on three levels its got a similar floor area to many typical Australian Houses. The main problem is from the inside it feels more like a cave. To see…
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7 Outdoor Patio Design Ideas to Revamp Your Outdoor Living
Guest Post by Rebecca Lee Picturing lively parties under the starlit skies while smoke from a BBQ grill tantalises your tastebuds? Or a cosy, louvred nook where you can hide from the sun and read a book? That’s exactly what…
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