Building Resilience: Essential Tips for Protecting Your Home from Wildfires
In Australia, we call them ‘bushfires’. Americans call them ‘wildfires’. In Spain it’s “incendio forestal” and in Greece it’s dasikí pyrkagiá, both of which translate as ‘forest fire’. But fire knows no language other than that of destruction and suffering. In this post I’ll use the generic ‘wildfire’. Protecting your home from the devastating effects […]
Electrical Panel Dilemma: Should You Upgrade or Repair?
An electrical panel is the brain of your home’s electrical system. It distributes electricity to various circuits, ensuring that all your appliances and heating systems operate efficiently. As time goes by, the panels can be too out of date, overloaded, or damaged. Thus arises the question: Which is better – to repair or upgrade your […]
Preparing Your Home for Extreme Weather: Tips for Staying Comfortable
Extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, storms, and freezing temperatures, are becoming more frequent and severe. Keeping your home comfortable during these conditions requires careful preparation, especially if you want to maintain a safe and cosy living environment. From ensuring your heating and cooling systems are in top shape to reinforcing the structural aspects of […]
How to Secure and Organize a Shipping Container for Long-Term Storage
Shipping containers have proven to be an excellent resource for storage of a whole range of things. Immensely strong, these steel structures offer volumes up to 2,750 sq. ft. of usable space! But, when using a shipping container for long-term storage, keeping your belongings safe and organized becomes an essential consideration. Whether you’re storing building […]
Heatproofing Your Home For The Summer – Tips, Tricks & Best Practices
It can be hard to beat the sweltering temperatures of the summer heat, but don’t let it make you feel defeated just yet. There are effective ways to heatproof your home to maintain a cool indoor environment despite the warm weather outside. Beat the Heat: Top Tips for Heatproofing Your Home This Summer In our […]
Should You Hire Someone for Your Home Construction Project or Do it Yourself? 6 Considerations
Nothing beats the satisfaction of picking up tools yourself and starting a DIY project at home, except for the feeling of fulfillment you’ll get once it’s completed. Of course, there’s always the option of bringing in a professional, or a whole team, to tackle domestic construction jobs of all sizes. So which should you choose? […]
Integrating a Swimming Pool into Your Landscape Design
Turning your backyard into a paradise you and your family can enjoy is every homeowner’s dream. However, with so many design elements to consider and the practical implications of adding one, choosing and installing a swimming pool might feel overwhelming. How to Integrate a swimming pool into your landscape designs? With thoughtful planning, creating the […]
9 Reasons to Remodel Your Commercial Building
Commercial buildings such as offices, banks, factories, and hotels need occasional remodeling just like your home or apartment. A commercial building renovation is an effective way to remain competitive in the market. It is also less expensive than moving to a new location, especially when your business is in a desirable area. However, like home […]
Decided to Invest in Rental Property? Here Are 4 Useful Steps to Follow…
Deciding to invest in rental property can be a great choice for those looking to secure their financial future. However, it’s important to go into this type of investment with your eyes wide open. There are a lot of things to consider before buying a property, and if you’re not prepared you could find yourself […]
Easy Guide To Underground Drainage Systems
When building your dream home, there seems to be a million critical items on your checklist that you must consider, otherwise, the project won’t be entirely successful. One of these is underground drainage. Understanding Underground Drainage: An Easy Guide for Homeowners Before jumping in to purchase the necessary equipment and lay the pipes, you must […]
Ways to Increase the Amount of Rent You Can Charge for Your Property
Whether you’re a long-term property investor or you just want rent to out a home for the first time, you’ll want to maximize the amount of rent you receive. Here’s how to do it.
Finding the Right Ceiling Fans: 3 Useful Advice
Ceiling fans are more than just decorative fixtures hanging from your ceiling; they are a testament to functionality meeting style in the modern home. Beyond their ability to complement your decor, these fans play a crucial role in maintaining comfort and energy efficiency throughout the seasons. Finding the perfect ceiling fan for your room goes […]
8 Perfect Plants for Your Bathroom
You’d think bathrooms are the perfect environment for plants, but you need to choose with care.
Sectional Sofa – 5 Important Things You Need to Know Before You Buying Them
Furniture manufacturers offer sectional sofas in a variety of modules. This allows for customization well beyond a simple sofa with an attached chaise. In fact, buyers today can create custom configurations for specific spaces and activities! So it can be tricky. “Shopping for a sectional sofa isn’t like shopping for a simple chair, when an […]
Carbon Monoxide – The Silent Killer!
Everyone should feel safe in their homes and workplaces and should not have to be concerned with issues such as gas poisoning. Unfortunately, it’s a topic that homeowners need to be aware of due to the existence of and dangers surrounding constantly present gases like carbon monoxide. There are awareness efforts being made all around the world […]
Are Solar Myths Stopping You From Saving Big Money?
This article was originally written in March 2012. It was last updated on the 16th of March, 2017. If you’re struggling with skyrocketing energy bills, you’re in good company. In fact, just about everyone else on this planet of ours is facing the same challenge. And like you, they’re not happy about it! Fossil fuels […]
The Owner-Builder’s Sanity Saving Checklist!
The two most daunting questions in the minds of first time owner builders are: What are the steps or process I need to follow to build a house as an owner builder? and What are the stages of building a house as an owner builder? How great would it be if you had a […]
Seven Tips for Successful Owner Building
We choose to owner-build for many and varied reasons. Sometimes, it’s because we have a limited budget and want to save as much as possible. Other times it’s because we want something unique that we feel a commercial builder won’t be able to deliver. And then there’s, what may be the best motivation and reason […]