Laundries – The Latest Source Of Profit
Over the years I have seen many builders put up many reasons for making houses bigger and more expensive. . . . which means more profit for them. When they can’t think of another room then its how can they make…
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Balancing Barn
This unusual silver building hanging over a shallow valley in Suffolk, UK. is known as the ‘Balancing Barn’. It was designed by MVRDV, from Holland who are well known for the ingenuity of their designs. It is actually rented out as a holiday home…
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Kitchen Costs – Sinks
One of the most expensive rooms in your new house will be the kitchen. For the purposes of research I spent an hour looking through my local Bunnings. Just concentrating on stainless steel double drainer sinks I found they stock over 20 different…
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Childproof House
It might be soft . . . but just make sure it is well tied down! I found this photo on vi.sualize.us
Why Display Homes Are An Attractive Option For Home Buyers
Guest post by Hubert Dwight Homeownership is something that many of us aspire towards, and something that offers us the opportunity to secure our future and the future of our family. The only problem is that homeownership is becoming more and more…
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Power Tower
I’ve just been for a few days holiday in New Zealand and of course couldn’t resist looking round a new house. I just had to share this with you as it is one of the coolest things I’ve seen in a…
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Six Thoughts On Basin Choice
Last week was ‘Bathroom Week’ on ‘The Block’ and all the contestants were out shopping for basins with the WOW factor. Fine for the judges. . . . . but some of these design concepts don’t think about the splashing…
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Tacky Facade
I have been in England recently . . . and of course couldn’t resist spending some time looking at houses. This house has just about the tackiest facade I have seen in a long time. I don’t have a problem…
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Don’t Forget Curtains!
It’s well known a lot of heat is lost through windows. With single glazing the Thermal Resistance, ‘R’ Value is 0.16. Although they aren’t considered in energy calculations (see this link: Energy Rating) curtains can significantly decrease the heat loss from a…
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When Did Your Construction Contract Start?
If there has been delays in a house building contract the question of compensation comes up (see this link: Liquidated Damages ) A key factor in assessing damages is knowing when the construction contract started; as it isn’t written in the signed contract. In order to avoid…
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