Renovating your home in Brisbane
Do you live in Brisbane and planning a home renovation, house extension or adding that outdoor living area you have been dreaming of? If so, a Carpenter is the one tradesperson who will be able to accomplish nearly all facets of any Brisbane home renovation, kitchen renovation, extension or outdoor living area project you have planned
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Tips for preparing your house for sale
So often first impressions are lasting ones so the presentation of your home for sale is extremely important. Both inside and out should be clean, neat and tidy. Your home should have street appeal and a cared for appearance so that prospective buyers are instantly attracted to your property and not overwhelmed by too many things that need fixing.
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Continuous Guttering
Have the gutters at your place seen better days, now is the time to get new guttering installed, be prepared for those heavy downfalls from summer storms.
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How to have a clever clothes line
The Hills Hoist was arguably the most recognized iconic symbol of a typical Australian back yard. There was and still is, nothing like a rotary clothes hoist loaded with washing and spinning in the breeze providing an environmentally safe and cost effective way to dry the washing.
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Tips for Managing a Hot Water System
If you don't maintain your hot water system, you may face several consequences that can cause inconvenience, expenses, and even safety hazards. Over time, hot water systems can accumulate sediment, rust, and debris, leading to reduced efficiency and increased energy bills. Without proper maintenance, these deposits can cause leaks, blockages, or damage to the system, requiring expensive repairs or replacement.
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Appliance repair: when to call a professional
If any of your appliances have been acting strangely lately, you may have wondered whether you should call a professional. The most obvious sign is that they aren’t working at all, but other symptoms include loud noises, water leaking, decreased efficiency, and higher than normal power bills. If you’re tossing up between repair and replacement, a professional can help you assess the appliance and make the best decision.
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ALARMING! Help to upgrade your home security
No matter what the size and value of our home is we want to protect it, just as we want to protect our family, and the best way to do that is with security.
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The difference between skylights and roof windows
Are you looking to install a skylight in your home but keep coming across the term “roof window” in your research?
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What Air Conditioning System is best for me?
VRV stands for Variable Refrigerant Volume. A VRV system is still the only system that continuously adjusts the refrigerant volume within the system to match exactly the heating or cooling requirement in each area, for optimum comfort and maximum energy efficiency.
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Professional Carpet Cleaning
As much as we love the soft feeling on walking barefoot on our carpet or the peaceful noiseless footsteps of shoes walking on carpet, you may be surprised what lies beneath.
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How a handyman can save you time and money
When small jobs pop up around the house we tend to do one of two things, tackle them ourselves with no expertise, or ignore them and hope they go away (they don’t). Hiring a handyman to help with odd jobs can save you a world of pain, and money. He’s a jack of all trades, from plumbing, to electrical, to carpentry. Here’s three ways he can save you time and money.
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How to choose a cabinet makers
Are you thinking of updating your kitchen, bathroom, living rooms or home office but don’t want to use the services of an architect, builder or interior designer? Then you may want to consider a cabinet maker.
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Get Protected - Making your home more secure
Earlier this year Perth Newspapers reported crime statistics in Western Australia for 2014 and 2015. These statistics were alarming with a staggering 9% increase in home burglaries.
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Blinds on the inside
Considering blinds for your windows? Well you will be bowled over by choice. Here is some information to get you started.
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How to tell if you have termites
Termites are a homeowner’s worst nightmare. They are capable of incredible damage and can go undetected for a long time. While there are not often obvious signs of termite presence in your home, you can look for some of the more subtle indications to eradicate them before too much harm is done.
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Ever thought about giving your home a Lift
Homes with lifts or elevators were once rare and considered a very expensive luxury item. But with improved technology, design and engineering, lifts are more affordable and becoming a sought after necessity
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The definitive guide to updating your bathroom on a budget
You don’t always need to spend a huge amount of money on bathroom renovations to produce something really beautiful.
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Guide to Bathroom Lighting and IP Rating
Starting with the technical details, safety is key when choosing your bathroom lighting. To identify whether a light is safe for your bathroom, all lights are given an IP Rating (Ingress Protection rating) which measures how resistant the light is to both water and dust particles. IP Ratings can be determined by reading the first and second digits following the initial ‘IP’.
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HOW HIRING A HOUSE CLEANER CAN MAKE YOU HAPPIER, HEALTHIER AND MORE PRODUCTIVE
MORE INTENSE CLEANING – No matter how hard we try, it's almost impossible to clean each and every nook and corner of our houses. This is because when an expert does the same thing, they use specific equipment and cleaning agents which do the job much better.
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3 reasons to install shade sails
Shade sails have one obvious function- to provide shade. But their benefits go beyond that.
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