24 January 2017
Pergolas are great outdoor living additions to incorporate into any home. They provide a leisure environment when one can kick back and enjoy nature and serenity. They also shelter one from harsh sunlight while offering a cool shade. And all that aside, pergolas are simply beautiful structural designs that give your home an architectural edge. When it comes to design, two popular options in the markets today are insulated roofing and polycarbonate roofing.
19 October 2016
The secret to a beautiful summer lawn lies in the care you give it during the run up to winter. Australian lawns typically use warm season grasses. These species grow rapidly and regularly during warm weather and then become dormant when the weather gets colder. This means that the grass plants are less able to repair damage and re-grow, leaving them vulnerable to disease. Here's how to help your lawn cope with its winter hibernation so that you can enjoy a lush, green sward when spring eventually arrives.
20 September 2016
Love spaghetti and meatballs? You're not the only one! Despite its Italian heritage, spaghetti with meatballs is perhaps one of the most popular meals in the world. The hearty tomato-based marinara sauce punctuates the delectable stature of the dish perfectly and leaves you feeling thoroughly satiated... until that dreaded meatball sauce stain on your precious carpet. Contrary to your assumption, you don't have to spend a fortune on carpet cleaning. In fact, this commentary offers you budget-clever tricks to eliminate meatball sauce stains for under $2.
7 September 2016
When an old shed is no longer needed for storage, you have a few options. You might want to tear it up in order to have more open space, or you might wish to convert it into a different type of usable space. It's not so difficult to convert a disused shed into a greenhouse, since the frame already exists. Larger industrial sheds converted into greenhouses might even allow you to grow crops at a commercial level (which can be a profitable repurposing of old agricultural sheds), although residential sheds will probably only yield enough crops for personal usage.
18 August 2016
If you are going to cut your grass yourself, you will need to invest in a lawn mower. There are many options available, but the zero turn mower has had many satisfied customers along with the ability to provide some unique benefits. These benefits make the zero turn lawn mower the most effective option on the market. Steering The first main difference between the zero turn mower and other types of lawn mowers is the steering.
19 July 2016
If you've decided to install a new air conditioning unit in your home, then you've probably made a good decision with summer temperatures in Australia soaring beyond comfortable levels. While you've probably made a decision with respect to brand, load and type of AC, you can set up your room smartly in your quest to further maximise the cooling effect of your new air conditioning unit. Add Thick Window Treatments To Keep Out Heat And Sunlight
24 June 2016
While, traditionally, students have rented run-down properties, there is a growing number of local and international students who prefer to pay a little more for a nicer apartment. Students can be great renters with a high commitment to an area that is convenient to their educational institution. Here are some tips to maximise your rental potential with a unit renovation. Make the most of larger bedrooms Some older units have very large bedrooms, especially compared to modern apartments.
14 June 2016
Having a patio with furniture, a barbecue grill, and fire pit can provide a fun place to be during the day and an extra space for family time. However, during the day, it is often too bright and warm to spend much time there. This is when you need to add a little more shade to the area to enjoy the view without all the added heat. Here are some different ways to get more shade on your patio.
31 May 2016
Your home security will depend on numerous factors such as location, surrounding and external security. However, the most critical element that you should think about is the entrance lock. Your local residential area might be secure, but if your locks are weak, any opportunistic intruder can waltz into your building. Therefore, you should consider upgrading your locks by installing a deadbolt lock. This type of product is designed to secure the entrance using a lock cylinder that can only be rotated using the designated key.
20 May 2016
If you enjoy seeing the changing seasons reflected in the changing colours of your garden, but only have a small yard, ornamental trees can be a great option. Here are some ideas of trees that you can try planting in a small yard that will give you that lovely colour display. Coral bark maple Maples are a popular choice for ornamental trees due to their very colourful leaf changes. Coral bark maple is a great choice for small yards with a gentle coral bark and soft green leaves in summer that turn orange in autumn.