Improving Your Home One Step at a Time

Posted on: 26 June 2018

Skylight windows have become a common feature in most Australian homes today. With the benefits of installing a skylight ranging from cutting down of electricity costs to improving air quality, it is clear to understand why the windows have become a darling for many Australian homeowners. However, as is common in any free market, high demand for skylight windows means stiff competition among manufacturers. While this is a blessing to contractors, choosing and settling on one manufacturer can be a challenge.
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Posted on: 1 May 2018

It's never good to put off repairing a home's foundation when needed, as a damaged foundation can allow a home to shift and settle, so that the framework of the structure may then crack. In turn, outside heat and cold might get in through those cracks, increasing the home's utility bills, and the home might also suffer water damage and resultant mould. A settling and shifting foundation can also mean cracks along interior walls, floors and ceilings.
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Posted on: 2 April 2018

Regardless of whether the blockage is in the kitchen and you now have an overflow of food in your sink and the telltale smells of mouldy waste, or in the bathroom thanks to some unruly teenagers not doing their chores, a blocked drain is a pain for all the family, and it can be worryingly costly for the bill payer. While ongoing maintenance is the best way to prevent a blocked drain from happening, there is no need to despair, as most drains can be easily unblocked.
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Posted on: 2 March 2018

One of the things you will need to do before commencing construction of your new house is to establish a reliable source of clean water supply. If your building site is located in an area that is not served by municipal water supply, drilling a private well may be the best solution. Before you can start drilling a well on your property, there are many important things you should think through, including:
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