How to Choose the Right External Shutters for Your Home

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External shutters can be a great choice for adding a decorative element to your home's exterior, breaking up the look of a long wall and of the home's siding or brick. Functional shutters can also add insulation around the windows and protect them from breakage during a storm. To ensure you choose the best shutters for your home and for your needs in particular, note a few tips before you even begin shopping.

22 March 2018

Choosing your Kitchen Benchtop

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Every home—from the immaculate dens of design enthusiasts to the purely practical domains of busy home cooks—needs a place for its inhabitants to settle in, prepare meals and gather with family and friends. If you're remodeling your kitchen, your choice of benchtops, appliances, tiles and fixtures will be dictated by the styles you love and by your approach to the culinary delights. From sleek, contemporary city penthouses to warm and homey farmhouse kitchens, most kitchen designs start with the benchtop.

7 March 2018

Residential Security Doors: Four Essential Tips for the Selection Process

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You should think about installing a security door to protect your entrances against intruders. In general, burglars and robbers will take advantage of open doors to infiltrate your home and perform criminal acts. When you install a security screen door, you will be able to enjoy the benefits of an open door such as natural ventilation without compromising your safety. However, you should remember that all security doors are not equal in performance.

16 February 2018

How to Build Your Dream Home

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We all aspire to own a house where comfort and convenience will blend in to grant us a perfect abode that measures to our tastes. But what active steps should you take to achieve this? Are there things you can do today to move closer to your dreams? While there are several pieces that form the dream home puzzle, let's look at some of the most important strategies that can help you build your dream home.

17 November 2017

5 Things to Consider When Having a Cabinet Maker Design a Kitchen Island for You

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An island is the perfect way to pull your kitchen together and create more space for cooking. If you are having a cabinet maker create your island, there are a lot of choices to make. Here's what you need to consider. 1. Matching Kitchen Cabinets Ideally, your island should complement your kitchen cabinets. You may want the base of the island to closely mimic the cabinets, or you may prefer a look that creates a compelling contrast.

27 June 2017

Inside or Outside? 5 Signs You Should Choose External Blinds Over Internal Blinds

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The hot Australian sun can drive up the temperatures in your home, making it feel hot and uncomfortable. Blinds can help to keep the sun at bay and improve the efficiency in your home. The first choice you need to make is between internal and external blinds—here are five signs you may want to consider the external option. 1. You Want Extra Insulation Blinds and other energy efficient window treatments can help to keep your home cool as the blinds block the sunlight.

27 June 2017

6 Building Tips to Create a Termite Resistant Home

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If you have ever lived in a home that's been taken over by termites, you probably want to avoid them in your new house. With the right supplies and building techniques, you can create a home that is as resistant to termites as possible. Check out these tips. 1. Use Treated Wood Contractors use treated wood for home frames in most situations, but if you are building your own home, you need to turn to treated wood as well.

27 June 2017