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8 Benefits of Picture Framing Your Deck
Are you investing in a NewTechWood composite deck or natural timber deck and wondering how it should be “finished”? Have you considered the benefits of picture framing your deck? Installing a border deck board around the outside of a deck is known as “picture framing.” The difference, visually, is immediately obvious, but of course, […]
What low maintenance really means for the owner: How to create a low-maintenance home
A low-maintenance home and low-maintenance landscaping mean more free time for you to spend quality time with your family, or a little ‘me-time’ to unwind and enjoy hobbies. Taken further, a low-maintenance home can also save you money down the track. Consider NOT having to buy petrol for a lawn mower – let alone not […]
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How to Compare Composite Decking Brands and Materials
As with any major purchase, it’s important to thoroughly compare composite decking brands and materials, so you can make an informed decision. But trying to establish the best value for money and selecting just one out of the many composite decking types available on the market can be a challenge. You’ve heard of the expression “You […]
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Building Project Planning Guide
Building a new home during the pandemic has earned a badge of bravery for those willing to take it on, especially with a shortage of building materials and delays in getting it into the country. Added to this increased demand and surge in prices, many owners and builders have had to opt for other, more […]
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How to Build a Composite Deck: What You Need to Know
Installing some composite decking is just one way to increase the value of your home while also providing additional living space for outdoor entertaining. Of course, if you don’t know how to build a composite deck, it’s always the easier option to allow a professional to install a deck for you. But, after you read […]
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12 Ways to Create “Hygge” With Outdoor Lighting
Hygge, or hyggelig, is a Danish/Norwegian word that embodies everything we connect with “cosiness.” No longer a well-kept Scandinavian secret, the concept of creating a hyggelig atmosphere is spreading globally. And in Australia, the place we like to spend the most time, outdoors, is the one place that could use a lot more “hygge” in […]
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How to Clean Your Decking Boards
A deck is perfect for outdoor entertaining. However, it can also require a lot of maintenance to keep it looking good all year round. Keeping your deck clean all year round will make them look better and protect them from weather damage and any other problems that can arise over time. Regular cleaning and maintenance is […]
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Renovation Guide: How to Get Your Backyard Ready for Summer
Summer is on its way and, in Australia, it is best spent entertaining outdoors. With warmer days and nights, now is the perfect time to check off your to-do list and get your backyard into shape and ready for summer fun. Backyard renovation guide: The goal is to have an attractive, but still low-maintenance backyard. Here […]
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Don’t take your Grant for Granted!
Building a new home can be an exciting process. When planning our design, many of us won’t run the risk of mistaking our neighbour’s home for our own; we do a lot of things to set our houses apart from one another. Whether it’s painting the exterior a shade of demin blue, or planting a gigantic […]
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Garden renovation tips: How to transform your backyard
Are you wanting to renovate your backyard because now the location of your “holiday paradise” being closer to home is more relevant? Or are you thinking about it but don’t know where to start? If so, here are 5 reno tips to help your creative process. Landscaping – Theme Do you fancy an Australian themed […]