Have you ever received a water bill and been shocked at the amount you owe? You know your usage has been around the same as usual. You’ve had no guests staying so no extra showers or washing since the last bill, and yet the meter reading shows consumption you can’t account for.
That extra […]
It is an exciting time for a household when any refurbishment or renovation is being planned. There are lots of decisions needed, much discussion, and let’s face it, even some arguments about styles, colours and finishes. Charts with colours for paint choices, home decorating magazines and fabric samples start appearing on dining room tables, and an air of expectation surrounds […]
How many of us don’t pay any attention to our household drainage system until it doesn’t work? In fact, most householders have only a vague idea of how their plumbing is configured, which is understandable given that most of it is underground. All we know is that it involves pipes that remove waste and if something is wrong, we need […]
There is nothing quite like glass to add a touch of elegance to any interior decorating style. Light bounces off it, making small rooms look bigger, illuminating dark corners and complementing room styling accessories such as art work, vases and wall hangings. In a domestic situation, glass is popular on wardrobe doors, as shower and bath screens, mirrors and on […]
Are your once sleek and stylish bathroom tiles now hidden under mould and discoloured grouting? Keeping the bathroom clean can be challenging, but neglecting this task will result in a build-up of soap scum and grime that not only detracts from the appearance of the room but harbours bacteria.
A modern, attractive bathroom […]
As every property owner will confirm, moving in is just the first step in a long relationship with your property, and the way in which you make it a home. This is different for everyone, as we all have varying tastes and differing needs. It also involves making your home a place where family and visitors feel welcome.
Every year, over one-third of all accidents in Australia occur in the home with thousands of people injured and many hospitalised as a result. While some of these injuries are caused by fires, many happen while performing normal domestic tasks. A large percentage of these falls are either from heights while cleaning gutters and trimming trees or simply slipping on […]
Are you designing a bathroom for your new home, or perhaps renovating an old, outdated one? Have you been flicking through magazines and web sites for the latest ideas, colours and finishes? Or do you have some ideas of your own? With so much information available, it’s very easy to become overwhelmed.
Anyone who has had small children in their care will tell you how quickly accidents involving them can occur. Parents and carers must think differently about the hazards around the home, and approach everything from the child’s point of view. They must also understand that a child’s natural curiosity drives what an adult might call risky behaviour.
Of all the different styles of architecture that have existed since the beginning of recorded history, most of them say something unique about the time and civilization in which they were created. When we think of mystery, for example, the pyramids of Egypt and the tombs of the Pharaohs come to mind. Think of enduring love expressed in stone and […]
