13 Hidden Costs often missing from Builder’s Quotes
credit to Adam Hobill Building and renovating is a new process for most of us, and it can be very daunting if you’re not well prepared. In particular, choosing a builder is…
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6 Big Decisions to Make When Building or Renovating
Get your head around these important decisions to keep you on track and stress-free by Adam Hobill Building and renovating is a process that involves constant decision making. It is easy…
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Is hydronic heating right for your Aussie home?
Rebecca Naughtin, Houzz Contributor As winter sets in and the temperature gauge hits a record low, we are all reminded of how important it is to have efficient heating in our…
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Updated Guide to Standards and Tolerances
The Guide to Standards and Tolerances (the Guide) has been developed for use by builders and building owners as a convenient reference for acceptable standards of workmanship in domestic building…
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practical and stylish design and storage ideas for your bathroom vanity
Anne Ellard, Houzz contributor and interior & kitchen designer at Kitchens by Kathie… The bathroom is one of the busiest rooms in the house – especially in the morning when…
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5 Key Strategies to a Smooth Build -Think like a builder
5 Key Strategies to a Smooth Build An excellent article by Adam Hobill on the way a house owner can improve their house building experience by better communication with their…
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Top 2015 kitchen trend predictions
by Sacha Strebe, Online Content Manager at Informa Exhibitions 1. Mother Nature at work From frosted almond to champagne beige, if Pantone 2015 Home Colour trend palettes are anything to go by,…
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how much does waterproofing cost?
How Much Does Bathroom Waterproofing Cost? by Rob Schneider When you’re renovating your bathroom, one thing you can’t afford not to do is have your bathroom professionally waterproofed. If water finds…
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how much does it cost to remove an internal wall?
How Much Does it Cost to Remove an Internal Wall? by Rob Schneider Dave wanted to remove the wall between his narrow hallway and his small galley style kitchen before renovating…
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livable housing design guidelines
a unique partnership between community, business groups and government, LHA is helping to make homes easier to access, navigate and live in, as well as more cost-effective to adapt when…
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