#1 tip for buying your first home by private treaty
Buying your first home is a significant investment and if you’re like most people, it’s the largest financial decision you will have to make at any one time. So, it pays to make sure you have the right purchasing strategy in place to ensure you buy at the right price because; you can control what […]
Advantages of Steel Frame Kit Homes
People often wonder why they should opt for a steel frame kit home as opposed to a contractor’s spec home or a custom-built design. In addition to them being very affordable, steel frame kit homes offer many advantages to homeowners. With a kit home there is no waste and no additional materials – When you have a […]
The Great Outdoors
We’re all drawn to the great outdoors – there really is nothing better than a backyard BBQ on a balmy summer night. But why stop there? Plan your outdoor kitchen well and you’ll enjoy year-round cooking and entertaining outdoors, even when summer is a distant memory. Here are five key tips to selecting the perfect sink […]
Creating a place of sanctuary at home
Great design makes a house ‘fit for living’ and allows a family to thrive, providing areas for active play and quiet reflection. Jodie Cummins, director at Redcoop Architects knows a well-designed home can put a spring in your step when you leave in the morning and calm you when you arrive in the evening. She […]
Can Spring Cleaning Improve Your Health?
A nice, clean and organised home is enough to put anyone’s mind at ease and make you feel all warm inside – but what if we told you there were actual, solid health benefits from a Spring clean? Let’s explore the top three ways a Spring clean can improve your health, your mood and even […]
Why is roof ventilation so important?
Keeping your home cool during summer can be a struggle for any homeowner throughout Queensland. Your ceiling alone accounts for 25% – 35% of heat gains inside your home during summer. Avoid using air conditioning one evening and before you go to bed, step outside and feel how cool it is outside, then step back […]
Hay fever? How to prepare your home this pollen season
If you experience hay fever symptoms during spring, like a runny nose, itchy or watery eyes or sneezing, it’s important to keep your home healthy by cutting down on allergens. Pollen season typically strikes South East Australia between 1 October and 31 December with pollen levels tending to be higher on warm dry days. “Limiting […]
Modern ways to add privacy to your home
You’re living in your dream home with the beautiful yard you’ve always dreamt of however, is your privacy compromised with your home and yard on display from the street? Privacy Screens Aluminium slatted privacy screens are a popular choice for a stylish, low maintenance solution to screen your yard and home from the prying eyes […]
The ingredients for an ‘on trend’ kitchen
Want to know what’s hot this season? Check out Kitchen Connection’s key ingredients for an on-trend kitchen and create a stylish space you’ll love year after year. 1.Industrial Chic Industrial style is continuing to be a popular choice for home owners and renovators in 2017. Many people are choosing to opt for rustic finishes and […]
3 Major Positive Health Effects of a Ceiling Fan
The electric ceiling fan was invented by Philip Diehl in 1882, assisting the effort to circulate air and cool us down during the summer months. It creates a breeze effect, which blows away the stagnant air around your skin which is heated up by your body temperature, making you feel cooler by a few degrees […]