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2018

Three Ways To Get Your House Ready For Summer

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The summer months in Australia are when people really get the chance to make the most of their outside living areas, from long nights spent enjoying the warmth under the stars to hot afternoons spent cooling down in the pool. Summer in Australia is almost synonymous with outdoor activities, and it is no surprise that this is when people make a lot of alterations to their outdoor living spaces. By getting started now, you can beat the rush and enjoy your new areas for the whole of summer rather than only a part of it.…

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What You Need to Know About Security Doors and Screens

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Security doors and screens can be used in both commercial and residential properties. They are used in a wide range of business buildings, including offices, banks and shops. They can also be used for your house and garage. Security doors and screens offer a number of benefits, including protection from environmental elements and burglary. You can use them for pool areas There are security screens available that can enclose pool areas, as well as decks and balconies.…

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Moving Home Interstate Without Losing Your Mind

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Moving house is a stressful task at the best of times, but moving interstate makes everything so much more difficult. With a long-distance move, there’s so much more planning and organisation required, and that’s not even taking into account the difficulty of actually travelling so far on a tight schedule. It’s enough to ruin what should be an exciting occasion, and the stress can make it difficult to do everything you need to.…

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2 Essential Features To Include When Creating A Luxurious Outdoor Room

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Australians have a deep and enduring love for outdoor living spaces. Whether it’s a deck, verandah, patio or balcony, almost every home has an area to use as an outdoor dining and living space. These days, outdoor living has really been taken to the next level with the rising popularity of outdoor rooms. More than simply an outdoor living space, an outdoor room is more like an al fresco extension of the internal living space.…

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Traits That Make Aluminium Shutters Ideal for Any Residence

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Shutters are becoming an increasingly popular window treatment for homeowners, and this can be attributed to multiple reasons. Shutters, to start with, eliminate the arduous inconvenience of routinely drawing your curtains when the sun rises and set. Secondly, shutters come in a wide range of materials, so you are assured of always finding supplies to match your décor. Nonetheless, this wide selection of options can also make the process of choosing the right shutters daunting for some people, especially if you have never had to make a choice on alternative window furnishings before.…

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3 Easy Tips To Prepare Your House For A Bushfire

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Australia can be a harsh country with major environmental challenges like cyclones, flash floods and droughts, but none of these disasters quite captures the Australian conscious like bushfires do. Earlier this year dozens of houses were destroyed by an out of control bushfire. And no one will forget the 173 lives lost in 2009 to the Black Saturday bushfires. With so many examples of major disaster, it is shocking that many Australians still have not taken any precautions to prevent bushfires, so here are three very simple steps you can take to drastically reduce your chances of being a victim of bushfires.…

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Two ways to make your home cosier and more comfortable

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There are several things that you can do to make your home both cosy and comfortable. Read on to find out what these things are. Invest in a recliner lounge suite The type of seating that you have in your living room can have a significant impact on how comfortable this area of your home is. For example, if you currently have a set of rigid armchairs and sofas that don’t recline, you and your family members may find yourselves forced to sit in an upright position whilst reading, relaxing or socialising in this room.…

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Could a Waterbed Help You Tackle Depression?

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The benefits of waterbeds are quite widely known, especially for people who have a disability or those who are temporarily bed-bound due to an illness or injury. With a soft, soothing surface, they can help people get comfortable when they have to spend long periods lying down, or when preparing to sleep is normally a source of discomfort. Not so many people realise that waterbeds can also be extremely helpful for people with mental illnesses.…

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Dress Up Your Home's Interior With Stylish Doors

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If you’re looking for a way to dress up your home’s interior, you might consider the doors you choose for each room, as standard panel doors with hinges on one side are not your only option! Different doors can create a certain style in a home even if you don’t make any other changes to your decor, and some doors may be more functional for your space than a standard panel door.…

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Unique Kitchen Benchtop Materials for Your Home

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The benchtop material you choose for your kitchen is very important, as kitchen benchtops need to be strong and durable, able to resist food stains, nicks and cuts, damage from high humidity levels, and burns from hot pans. However, benchtops also need to be very attractive! A kitchen’s benchtops are often one of the first things that you notice when you walk into the kitchen, so they should have a nice appearance and work to enhance the look of the kitchen overall.…

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