What to Look for When Buying into a Strata-Managed Property
Investing in a strata-managed property is a popular choice for many homeowners and investors due to the convenience and shared responsibilities it offers. However, purchasing into a strata scheme comes with unique considerations that differ from standalone properties. Understanding these factors can help you make an informed decision and avoid potential pitfalls. Understand the Strata […]
Roof Hatch Doors: Safe and Easy Access to Rooftop Areas
Picture this: you need to check on the rooftop garden or service an HVAC unit, but the thought of using a shaky ladder or an awkward access point feels unsafe and inconvenient. Easy and secure rooftop access is a game-changer for property owners and maintenance teams. Traditional methods of accessing a roof, such as ladders […]
Build Your Dream Home from Scratch – A Step by Step Guide!
Building your dream home from scratch is both exciting and stressful. A custom designed home can meet and exceed all your needs and wants but there are potential pitfalls along the way you need to monitor. A custom built home lets you realize your vision and customize every element to fit your tastes and lifestyle. […]
Fire-Rated Access Doors: Critical for High-Risk Areas
A building fire can start in an instant. Maybe frayed wires created sparks, or a fuse overheated. No matter the case, even something small can become a full-blown disaster. Managing this risk requires proactive planning, and one solution that stands out is the fire-rated access door. Installing this in a building—especially in high-risk areas—can help […]
A Buyer’s Guide of High-Pressure Nozzles for Gutter Cleaning
Regular gutter inspections, clearing and cleaning come part and parcel with home ownership. Ideally, this should be done at least twice annually. Spring and fall are typically the period when most debris will accumate on your roof and wash into your gutters. High-pressure nozzles, designed to amplify water flow, are essential tools for efficient gutter […]
Roof Maintenance Made Easy: Tips for a Stronger, Safer Home…
Your roof is more than just a structural element — it’s your home’s first line of defense against the elements. Whether you have a tiled, metal or shingled roof, regular maintenance is essential to keep your home safe, energy-efficient, and visually appealing. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about maintaining your roof, […]
How to Spruce Up Your Home for Selling
Regardless of the number of years, or even decades, that you’ve owned your current home, it’s extremely likely that you will eventually reach a point where you’ll decide to turn it over to someone else. Whether you’re looking to transfer to another community or upgrade to a bigger – or downsized – home, you’ll need […]
Creative Ways to Convert Everyday Items into Functional Décor
In the words of many climate scientists and ecologists, we are living in the beginning of a mass extinction and our climate is breaking down. Studies have clearly shown that what we are experiencing is a direct result of human activity and runaway Greenhouse Gases. However bleak things may look, it doesn’t mean all hope […]
How to keep your home safe before and after the storm
Although Ireland is a country with relatively calm weather, we still have our shares of storms and other extreme weather conditions that often cause severe destruction to our homes. However, with proper preparation and protection in place, you can dramatically reduce the effect of these weather conditions on your home and properties, saving yourself not […]
Bookshelf House
Yokohama, Japan – Shinsuke Fujii Architects Built area: 86.16 m2 Year built: 2014 Photographs: Tsukui Teruaki Bookshelf House’s design has smartly combined form with function. A diagonal wall in one side of the house was transformed into a bookshelf. Because it is inclined, a ladder is no longer needed to reach the top portion – […]
Wood-Fired Heating in the Age of Climate Change
Do you want a wood burning heater? Many people who would say ‘Yes’ emotionally then shy away from them because of their reputation for being polluting, dirty and hard work to operate and maintain. Click on any image to start lightbox display. Use your Esc key to close the lightbox. ? But what if a […]
Not Just Another Brick On The Wall…
Climate change is real. Our world is getting warmer. It’s happening and it’s not going away unless we actually live the advocacy for a greener and sustainable environment. And just like what we value most in our lives, care for the environment starts at home, literally. Is your home green? We’re not talking about the color […]
Small house in Surrey Hills
