Cute House
I was walking through the Melbourne suburb of Albert Park last week and my eye was drawn to this house. Nothing really exceptional about it . . . . apart from the fact that it looks to me rather like…
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Voids Above Living Rooms
I recently read in the property pages of the Herald Sun that voids above living rooms are gaining popularity. One quote was “They add to the sense of space and are an affordable architectural feature”. For example this photo from…
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Drawer Fail 2
I saw this photo of a ‘Drawer Fail’ on the Our New Home Coach Facebook Page (One of the people I follow). As you can see the drawer can’t fully open because the window blind is in the way. Forgetting to allow…
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Economic Luxury – Tips For Brightening Your Home
Guest post by Hubert Dwight Whether you are walking down a bustling street or settling into a warm sofa, it’s hard to deny the profound effect lighting has on us, so it’s important to make sure you have the best of…
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Why A Condensing Hot Water Service Is Worth The Extra
If you are considering an instantaneous gas hot water service there are normally two options. A standard unit A condensing unit which typically costs around $300 more. So what is the difference Standard Unit The standard unit has a single…
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Living the High Life
Did you never really grow out of the idea of living in a tree house. Then this property by www.blueforest.com could be for you. All the features of a modern home, including a fully fitted kitchen. For more Fails and…
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A Homeowner’s Guide to Preparing for the Winter
A guest post by Hubert Dwight There are lots of things to enjoy about the winter. There is spiced pumpkin soup, hearty home cooked meals, and nights in with the family. Yet, it can also be a stressful time, particularly for…
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Plumbing Industry Problems
I have previously talked about Regulation Failing the Public . . . but how bad is it? Some Statistics on Plumbing Failures Well I have just been reading last years report from the Victorian Building Authority. In that year they completed…
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Window Fail
I was out walking the other day and saw this unusually shaped window. So why do I think it’s a FAIL? As it occupies the full front of a dormer there is no way you can fit a curtain or…
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The Ice Cube House
How would you like this totally glass house? As you can see it really does looks just like a big ice cube. I have previously featured the ‘Philip Johnson Glass House’ but this is even more extreme with glass floors….
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