How to choose your Smart Home system
Building a new house or renovating? A smart home system is a feature which is strongly recommended to implement these days. A smart home is a home with an advanced control and monitoring system which combines features of security, safety, energy saving, environmental management lighting and luxury into one integrated easily accessible system. This integrated […]
Best ‘Bang for Buck’ Renovations
Not all renovations are created equal! Some changes to your home can add greater value to its resale price than the cost of the work, some may not affect the price much at all…. others may even be a barrier to potential buyers. If the aim of your renovations it to make your home more […]
Building on a Sloping Block
Building your home from scratch is an exciting and unforgettable experience. However, it can also be very daunting at the same time. Knowing what choices to make for you and your home can be very difficult without the right builder. In this document, we will cover the issues that can arise if an experienced sloping […]
Granny Flats – How to make money in your own backyard
From offering investors an affordable way to earn a second rental income on their property to providing families with a valuable intergenerational accommodation, there are many reasons to build a Granny Flat! Gone are the days when a Granny Flat was simply a quick garage conversion. Granny Flats are now being so lavishly built they […]
Avoid Drapery Disasters!
What is worse than having a fabulous home with substandard drapery. With large windows, cheap tacky drapery is easy to spot, and bound to make or break an interior. The first thing to do, is to inspect the curtain, so take it out of the package if it’s a readymade or if it’s custom, ask […]
3 Reasons to Retrofit Secondary Double Glazing
Replacing windows in existing homes can be a hassle, especially for heritage or strata homes. Existing homes can achieve thermal, acoustic and economic benefits of double glazing by retrofitting with a secondary double glazing system. 1. Maximise results Secondary glazing solutions can be tailored to maximise soundproofing and energy efficiency. For noise reduction, a larger […]
Five home styling trends to watch
As we launch into the second half of 2018, this year’s popular design trends continue to gain momentum. Here are a few of the ones we’re spotting everywhere. Getting down to earth This season has seen warm and earthy colours take root as the style of choice. Sienna, ochre and terracotta through to deeper rust, copper and […]
Build or Renovate your Best Bathroom Yet!
THIS is the year to finally get on top of your bathroom renovation or new build. Freestanding Bathtubs. You’ve no doubt seen these beauties everywhere – a huge trend from 2016 that has only gained more traction and won’t be retreating any time soon. Every second page of the latest Bathroom trend magazines feature these […]
9 rules of storing wine if you don’t have a wine cellar
When a great wine is stored well, it can age into an even more interesting – and more valuable –drop. However, most of us are storing wine all wrong. Most people keep wine in the kitchen but it’s the worst place in the house to store wine, because it’s one of the hottest and most […]
Benefits of draught sealing old wooden windows
Having draught seals retrofitted into existing wooden windows comes with many benefits. Good quality seals will reduce rattles, noise and dust – just three of the complaints about old wooden windows that many people have. Benefits can be gained without comprising the architectural heritage of a building or contributing to unnecessary waste going to landfill. […]