Handy Door Handle
Is this the most unusual door handle you have seen? It only works well for right handed hand shakes. I wonder if they have a special one for Freemasons. I found this on webshopdesigns.wordpress.com For more Unusual House Photos, Wins,…
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Emergency Planning – Scenarios
I heard on today’s news that there have been bush fires in NSW, in the first week of November!. . . . so I thought it was worthwhile reminding people about making an Emergency Plan. If you have just moved…
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Bogan Installation
As regular readers of this blog will know I like to see good standards of workmanship. Imagine my horror when i returned to work after my holidays and saw someone had put this whiteboard up. They didn’t even use Gaffer Tape!…
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Removal Costs
We have just moved . . . .so I thought you may want some idea of current removal costs. The Move We were moving from an in Inner city apartment in Footscray to a retirement unit in Dandenong. A distance of…
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The Block 2016
I’ve previously talked about the ‘unreality TV show’ The Block . . . . . . So what has got me shouting on the TV this Season? It’s kitchens! Generally the kitchen is the most expensive room in the house….
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5 Household Issues You Can Fix on Your Own
Household maintenance is sometimes an expensive ordeal for most people, however, you should consider doing some of the repairs at home by yourself to avoid unnecessary spending on professional services. While professionalism is always preferred, a lot of problems can…
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Narrowest Gate
This gate, In Kyoto, would be the narrowest gate I have ever seen! It would be no more than 300mm wide. Because Japanese houses try to make as much use as possible of very narrow blocks the gate has been…
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The Essential Things to Know About Adding a Deck to Your Home
If you are thinking about ways to add a bit more magic to your new home, building a deck might be a great option. Before you start your deck-building adventure, it’s a good idea to take a moment and go…
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What Do Builder’s Warranties Cover?
The ‘Statutory Builders Warranty’ or Guarantee is 10 years although some builders offer periods of up to 25 years . . . . but what do you get? Well the overall Warranty only applies to the main elements of the house…
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