Many of us have the challenge of owning too much stuff and not enough room to store it. Living in clutter is difficult. It clouds your brain and can rob you of time and efficiency. Instead of buying furniture to accommodate your belongings, try incorporating built-in wardrobes that look natural, make the best use of space, and are sturdy enough to handle whatever you need to put away. The key to built-in wardrobes is the design of them. Read More»
If you are preparing for a knock down reconstruction, land re-development or a subdivision of your land, you will likely be faced with plenty of paperwork. Amongst all the construction contracts, blueprints, insurance and fiscal documents will be your planning application as well as your building approval application. This article tries to make a clear distinction between planning and building approval processes and the role of private certifiers in such. Read More»
Thieves are opportunists and they will use every trick in the book to gain access to your property. You can make life tougher for them by installing security measures around your home that will make your property less enticing and harder to break into. There are of course the more obvious security measures such as a burglar alarm, robust door and window locks or secure fencing. There are also a number of lesser known, but equally as effective security products you can use to stop thieves and intruders in their tracks. Read More»
Upgrading your home to a solar power system is a huge step. You have to decide if you want to use solar power as just a generator backup when traditional energy sources go out. You also need to decide if you want the solar energy to handle other tasks in the home such as acting as the primary heat source during colder months. Before you decide to use solar power as a heating source, there are a few things you should know. Read More»
The safety of your home is always the biggest concern for home owners. How can you keep the burglars or natural elements from damaging your property both inside and out? Sliding doors are common entry points for burglars as these doors often go updated and feature single glass or old locks, making it easy break in with brute force.
Here are a few ways you can boost your home’s safety with simple upgrades to your sliding doors: Read More»
