Revamp Old Furniture With A Modern Industrial Feel
Recycling and renovating are the pleasures of DIYers across the country, and there are always new ideas to try. Revamping old furniture is one of them. It seems every garage sale and swap meet offers loads of wooden furniture in various degrees of disrepair. From kitchen tables to consoles, there is nothing more rewarding than […]
10 Home Upgrades to Value Add
In order to maximise the value of your home you should consider investing in a few renovations or replacements. Whether you are looking at selling your home or simply undertaking some fix-up projects to make your home more pleasant to live in, it is worth considering which home improvements will see the greatest return on […]
Programming a Garage Door Remote
Conveniently, garage door remotes allow you to open or close the garage door from the comfort of your car. You may need to know how to program your garage door remote if you change it or if it’s ever lost or stolen. How Does it Work? With older garage door remotes you will find small dip […]
Garage Door Safety
Garage doors can be one of the most dangerous things around a property due to their size and weight, so it’s important to be aware of how to operate them safely. Garage door safety is paramount and doors should be serviced and maintained by trained personnel at regular intervals. Children often see garage doors as […]
Solar Passive Design Principles
No one wants to live in a home with stuffy rooms, condensation problems, very cold floors, dark and draughty rooms and dust everywhere. Anyone who has lived in a home built prior to 1991 has probably experienced true energy inefficiencies. These lead to homes that are very hot in summer and very cold in winter. These […]
Environmental Benefits of Turf
In addition to enhancing the appearance of a garden or outdoor space, the environmental benefits of turf may get you to consider installation. Cooling effect of Turf Compared to bare ground, cement or synthetic turf, grass will reduce the surrounding surface temperature by 15°C. In fact, a neighbourhood area with eight average lawns has the […]
Build or Renovate your Best Bathroom Yet in 2017!
2017 is the year to finally get on top of your bathroom renovation or new build. We are seeing amazing design trends, new products and innovative new ways to create the illusion off space without sacrificing luxury. Freestanding Bathtubs. Image: Decina Bathroomware You’ve no doubt seen these beauties everywhere – a huge trend from 2016 […]
Artificial Lawn: Lush Green Grass All-Year Round
Artificial lawn is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional lawn. More Australian homeowners are seeking to update their backyard and alfresco entertaining areas with a well- maintained, natural-looking solution that provides lush green colour all year-long. Forget about sprinklers, fertilisers and unnecessary work in the backyard. The Benefits No more: mowing watering fertilising edging […]
Seeing is believing: you won’t believe this is tile
Natural materials like timber, travertine and concrete can add a fashionable style to a home, but maintaining their original look can be costly, and after a few years they may appear worn and tired. Identical to their respective natural materials, natural-look tiles offer superior performance. Natural tiles give customers the distinctive style they want. If […]
Child window safety devices – NSW legislation
Legislation The Strata Schemes Management Amendment (Child Window Safety Devices) Bill 2013 stipulates Owners Corporations in NSW must have secure screens or window safety devices installed on any openable bedroom window that: Has a 2 metre (or greater) fall height to the ground; and Is situated 1.7 metres (or less) from the inside floor The […]