Architectural Detail – Win
At first glance this seems to be a fairly boring building. It’s only when you start to zoom into the details you see the difference. Each of the small round details is a different emoticon! You can find out…
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Landscape Ideas for Saving on Energy
Guest Post by Joel Sidaka Would you believe that with strategic landscaping, you would be able to save money, increase property value, and make your place look more appealing? Yes, you read it right, by following some of these property renovations,…
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What Are Site Works?
The site works is all the work required to prepare the site and allow them to build that standard house. The following are frequently encountered additional costs: Levelling the ‘Construction Pad’ The standard project house is designed for a perfectly flat…
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Nudge, Nudge, Wink, Wink
Say No More! I saw this sign on a truck while I was walking to Dandenong the other day. If you want to be ‘upfront’ with a fence builder who has a sense of humour. . . and you live…
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The Dedicated Designer – 6 Tips for Giving Your Home a Pre-Sale Makeover
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight House envy. . . . The struggle is real. . . .We have all been there. You walk into someone’s home and your eyes dart from corner to corner in disbelief that everything is so in-place…
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Ghost Houses 2017
Walking around my local area I came across this abandoned partially built house. . . . . . and next door this abandoned 3 house development. They are reminders that things can go wrong, and if you are over committed…
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Pick Your Basin Mixer Carefully
This shows what can happen when you get it wrong! Thanks to Tradie Mayhem for this photo, well worth a look to see what can go wrong. For more Unusual House Photos, Wins, and Fails, have a look at:…
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Sliding Doors/Windows Security
Does your new home have sliding doors and or windows? Did you know they aren’t very secure? . . . as they can easily be lifted out, even if they are locked. Here is a low cost fix that stops…
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Easy Clean Vertical Blinds
Just rip of a length and pull when you think they are dirty. Also easily recyclable if you don’t mind a dusty a – – e! Thanks to Heather Grinstead’s Facebook Page for this photo, well worth a look to see what…
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Why You Might Not Find A Builder Rating
Can’t find a quality rating for your builder? Perhaps you should check your contract before you sign it. Apparently some builders require customers to sign a contract that: ‘Prohibits them from publishing anything about the builder without the builders express…
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