There was a time when all a person had to do to achieve proper ventilation at home was to open a window or a door. These days, however, proper ventilation the natural way has become some sort of a complicated matter. Opening a window could either mean higher energy costs or letting more pollutants from […]
A study commissioned by the NSW Government Fair Trading has confirmed that word of mouth is the best kind of marketing for tradespeople. The 2013 study, which looked into consumer behaviors when they hire a tradesperson, was conducted by independent research company Instinct and Reason. About 1,000 NSW home owners who had hired a tradie […]
So you’re embarking on a structural home renovation or house building project. This generally means that you are going to require the services of a builder with the right expertise to make sure that you not only get the results that you want but that the construction is legal and complies with all council and […]
All gutters serve the same purpose: to divert water off a roof, away from the house itself. Not all gutters are created equal though, for one reason or another. Guttering comes in a variety of materials and styles, and this wide range of choices can help you decide not on the best type of guttering […]
Stumbling upon a puddle of water on the floor of your basement where your water heater is located usually means only one thing: you have a leaking water heater, and it’s something that you have to deal with immediately to avoid any water damage. In most cases, you will have to replace the water heater […]
So you’re about to do some home renovations because you intend to sell your property shortly. That’s perfectly normal, and in most cases, a brilliant idea. Home renovations can certainly help add value to your property, but it’s also a fact that some renovations, particularly DIY ones or too “trendy” ones can actually cause property […]
Australia’s housing industry is looking good this year based on the recently released Summer 2014 edition of the National Outlook report by the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
When we move into a new home, it is but natural for the home owner to do a cursory check if everything about it is working. We try the lights, we check the kitchen and bathroom for any issues or just about anything that pops into our concerned heads. One thing that many freshly moved-in […]
A bathroom renovation is perhaps one of the more complex renovation projects a home owner can undertake. Some home owners, however, take the “undertake” part of that statement a bit too seriously, and take on the project in DIY fashion. The reason why a bathroom is complex to renovate is because it involves multiple operations […]
We could be living in a small apartment or a humongous mansion, but there will always be that seemingly insatiable need for more space. That’s why people who live in houses big or small are always trying to find ways to maximise space at home in order to make it feel more spacious and welcoming. […]
