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The process of choosing, laying and coating a timber floor without error can be confusing. If not completed correctly it can not only ruin the look of the floor but also be extremely costly, time consuming and a headache to rectify...

Green buildings, which incorporate the principles of sustainable development are becoming increasingly popular in Australia and now represent 34% of the total share of construction activity in the country, according to Dodge Data and Analytic’s World Green Building Trends 2016 SmartMarket Report ...

When deciding on a DIY job around the home, sometimes the smallest project can make the biggest difference. The garage door is one of the most visible external features of the home and extreme weather and frequent use can leave the paint to peel and appear worn and weathered...

You love going to the spa, but you simply don’t have enough time to pamper yourself with this kind of luxury every day. Luckily, we have a quick solution for this – make your own spa room at home. You like the idea, don’t you!?...

Architecture and technology are advancing rapidly and this is impacting on our cities, changing the way they look and feel. At the same time, urban populations are growing and by 2050 it is predicted that 66% of the world’s population will live in urban areas, compared to 54% today...

While pre-planning and pre-preparation to some constructors might seem like a waste of time, it’s actually crucial for a successful building process. If there’s no solid plan in advance, it’s highly likely you’ll end up wasting a large portion of your budget and breaking through all the deadlines...

It’s been mentioned in previous posts on this website that energy use and sustainability are growing concerns in Australia, and as a result there has been increasing emphasis put on the importance of incorporating ‘passive design’ in house design and renovations...

Hydronic heating, also known as radiant heating, is gaining popularity and there are a growing number of people who are choosing to install this type of heating system in their commercial and residential establishments...

Last month we published a post about the results of the 2018 Adbri Masonry Great Australian Backyard survey that found backyard designs are inspired by holiday destinations including the Hamptons and Japan...

Some gardeners use cold weather as the perfect excuse to take a well-earned break from their garden, however, horticulturist, garden writer and TV presenter Melissa King says there is little downtime for gardeners in winter despite it being a slow growth season...

Creating the cabinets of your home is a herculean task. From modifying dimensions of your closet to fit the size of your space to build your design from scratch, it is supposed to last as long as your house stands...

Temperatures are beginning to fall and today marks the first official day of winter for Australians, the season where home maintenance tasks you’ve been putting off become apparent...