Renovating a weatherboard house

Weatherboard homes are a very common type of housing found in the Sydney landscape. Many styles of weatherboard homes in Australia were built with this material from the 1850s. Think Federation, Californian Bungalows and Queenslanders. Inexpensive to manufacture and easy to build with, it has been a popular choice for housing construction. Many weatherboard homes […]

Keeping your home warm

Power prices are going through the roof at the moment, so it is important to have a look at ways we can reduce costs. Keeping your home warm is an expensive business, however we don’t want to freeze either. Here we have made a list of some tips and tricks to stay warm for virtually […]

Built in wardrobes, Organising your space, being aware of Asbestos

If you have watched  Sex in the City, you will have to agree that one of the main characters was Carrie’s built in wardrobe. It contained all of the things that meant the most to her. Shoes. Shoes and more Shoes. As well as a large range of vintage and designer clothing. Even if you […]

What is asbestos? and what you should know about it.

Asbestos is dangerous. Asbestos and its health dangers are often in the news. We know it can cause incurable illness in people that have been exposed to it. What is asbestos? and why should you think about getting rid of it ? Here is some information that you need to know. What is asbestos ? Asbestos is the name for a common […]

What is an asbestos survey ? Information for renovators.

Renovators may benefit from an asbestos survey. An asbestos survey is beneficial if you are unsure whether you have asbestos at your property or not. If you have asbestos, the survey will tell you where it is and what condition it is in. The survey will also guide you to manage the asbestos for the […]

Asbestos at home. Where to find it and what to do about it.

Asbestos at home can be dangerous for all that live there. 1 in 3 homes in Australia has asbestos at home. If your home was built before the mid 1980’s (when asbestos stopped being used in building materials), you will find asbestos. If your home was built after the 1990’s, then its unlikely you will find […]

Dangers of asbestos. Why safety should go first.

What are the dangers of asbestos ? It is no secret that exposure to asbestos particles have caused sickness and death due to asbestos related illness. Here are some things you should know before renovating or removing asbestos. Why is it dangerous? Asbestos is a building material commonly used in Australian homes and buildings around the […]

Asbestos clearance certificate. When you will need one.

You may need an asbestos clearance certificate. If you have had asbestos removed from your home or workplace, you will need an Asbestos clearance certificate. This ensures the safety of further people entering the work site. Want to know more ? Read on for information on the next step. What is an Asbestos clearance certificate? […]

Asbestos removal costs. Factor it into your renovation.

Asbestos removal costs. We all know that renovating or doing maintenance to a home or workplace can be costly. Many people try to do as much as they can themselves before calling in the experts, however a successful renovation starts with keeping things safe and this means calling in professionals when needed. There is no […]

Asbestos and natural disasters. Be prepared now.

It is important to consider the combination of asbestos and natural disasters. Australia is known for its warm weather But we also have a variety of natural disasters that can cause destruction to our homes. Floods, cyclones and bush fires are some of the worst. When preparing our homes to survive these disasters, we must think of the […]