25 January 2017
Floor heating systems have been around for quite a while now and the technology used has only improved over the past couple of years. Under floor heaters warm large floor surfaces at modest temperatures making it the most comfortable and efficient heating system for buildings available today. Convectional heating systems are going out of fashion because of how noisy, inefficient, expensive and unsightly they are. Systems that rely on heating the air and relying on the hot air to move to the rest of the room are quite inefficient because it leads to stuffy and uncomfortable indoor atmospheres.
17 January 2017
Air conditioning systems are a must-have for most homeowners. However, since investing in air conditioning is expensive, some people make the mistake of holding on to their units long after their shelf life. This leads into investing copious amounts of money in repairing the unit on a constant basis, when replacing it would be cheaper in the long run. If you are not sure whether you need to replace or repair your air conditioning system, the following are some of the things that you should be looking out for.
6 December 2016
When you decide to replace your old guttering, don't immediately throw out the old stuff! Instead, why not use the old guttering to create a low-maintenance, space-saving, vertical herb garden? Although this is a simple project, you will need a small amount of basic DIY knowledge. Read on to find out how. What you'll need lengths of guttering (complete with end caps and supports) washing-up liquid nylon scrubbing brush herbs compost Styrofoam beads fine gravel drill and suitable drill bit raw plugs (if the gutter garden is to be on a wall) screws If you're planning on putting your gutter garden on your fence, you might want to keep the lengths of gutter quite short and choose herbs that don't grow too big.
1 December 2016
If you're the kind of person to spend a lot of time in your garden, then good outdoor furniture is a must. You and your family can while away the good weather in comfort and style, but there are such a wide variety of options available that it can be hard to know where to start. One great option, however, is wicker furniture. Here are three reasons why you should consider wicker outdoor furniture the next time you're looking.
1 December 2016
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the majority of Australian homes use electricity as their primary method for heating hot water. With heating water accounting for 23% of a household's energy consumption (the second largest use of energy within the home) it is easy to see why people are beginning to look into cost and energy saving options. This issue is compounded as more is known on the detrimental impact of greenhouses gases on the world.
1 December 2016
When looking to create an outdoor living area — somewhere to entertain friends or family, or perhaps just to relax — functionality and style have to come together to create the ideal space for your garden. Pergolas are the perfect way to combine functionality and style with their wooden lattice structure providing a shaded walkway or seating area that is easy to personalise with some simple, and cost-effective, hacks. Lights:
1 December 2016
Often, most people confuse orient rugs for Persian rugs. To clarify the mix up, Persian rugs are a type of orient rugs that come from Persia, which is modern day Iran. Orient rugs is a general term for any kind of woven rug made in the countries that span from the Atlantic Ocean all the way to the Pacific. Authentic Persian rugs are characterized by elaborately woven, brightly coloured floral patterns that include a medallion in the middle of the rug as a centre piece.
30 November 2016
If you have a young, growing family you may be looking for some additional living space. You may have considered putting your home on the market and getting a bigger place. Yet have you stopped to consider what you can do in your current home? Look above you. Why not make use of the loft and take advantage of an innovative stair design in order to access? Double Your Footprint
30 November 2016
Fire can make a wonderful focal point in your outside space, perfect for evening gatherings and for creating a lovely, warm ambience. If you're having a new pergola built in your garden, you could include a circular fire pit in the design. This is a simple project to create a circular fire pit that is designed to be incorporated underneath a pergola, which is set on grass. Here's how to do it.
28 November 2016
When looking for window blinds the choice can seem overwhelming; with so many options available it can be difficult to know which option is best for your home. A little knowledge can go a long way, so knowing a little about the different types of blinds can help make the right choice when searching for new window dressings for your home. Vertical Blinds: Vertical blinds are made up of vertical slats that can be adjusted in order to change the level of light being let into the room, or the privacy afforded to those inside it.