How to Increase the Size of Your Home

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How to Increase the Size of Your Home

The moment my husband and I stepped into our house, we fell in love with the place. However, after we had lived in the property for a few months, we noticed that it didn't have enough living space. We sat down one day and worked out an improved layout for our home that would increase the amount of space available to us. We called in some contractors to complete the work and we are really pleased with how it turned out. I decided to start this blog to share our home construction journey with anyone who is considering enlarging their home.

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Safety-Specific Features You Need in Your School’s Laboratory

12 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

The importance of science laboratories in schools cannot be underestimated. They are an essential part of the learning process, as they literally bring theoretical concepts to life. Your students need them for disciplines such as physics, biology, chemistry and agriculture, among others. If you want to set up one, then you are on the right path to steering your school to the next level. However, these research facilities can endanger the safety of the students, workers and other people nearly because of the equipment and materials needed to perform experiments. Read More …

A DIYers Guide to Asbestos

12 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Asbestos-based building materials haven't been in use in Australia since the late eighties, and asbestos in all of its forms was completely banned throughout the country in 2003. There's still plenty around, though: in Victoria, for example, it's been estimated that 98% of all extant domestic properties built before 1976 contain some form of asbestos. If you live in a home that was partially or entirely built before the late eighties, and you're thinking of carrying out some renovation work or a DIY project, it's quite likely that you'll find asbestos somewhere along the way. Read More …

Tips for a stress-free building project

12 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Building a house can be difficult; many people who undertake this type of project find the endless paperwork, scheduling issues, budgeting and lengthy to-do lists very overwhelming. Fortunately, there are things which can be done to make this seemingly monumental task a lot less stressful. Prioritise important paperwork Property construction usually involves quite a bit of paperwork; those working on projects of this nature will usually have to fill out lots of financial forms, draw up agreements with their contractors and submit various types of permits. Read More …

Three Excellent Flooring Options for Your Outside Dining Area

12 December 2016
 Categories: , Blog

If you're planning to create an outdoor dining area, then you'll likely want to install some flooring. This provide a solid surface for garden furniture, creates a visually distinct area in your garden, and is much more durable and practical than simply dining on an area of grass, which may become faded, uneven, or slippery. There's loads of choice when it comes to outdoor flooring, and three of the best options are listed below. Read More …

How to keep your pontoon in good condition

12 December 2016
 Categories: , Blog

A pontoon is a lightweight, durable boat, consisting of a pair of tubular components (called pontoons) and a wide, flat decking area.  It is often favoured by those looking for a robust, economical watercraft. Whilst this type of boat is relatively low-maintenance, it does need some upkeep in order to perform efficiently and remain seaworthy. Here are two things you can do to keep your pontoon in good condition. Check for leaks regularly Read More …