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How to Construct Your Dream Home

When my husband inherited a large sum of money, we were finally able to buy a plot of land and start construction on our dream home. For years, we had been living in a cramped apartment in a crowded city. Now, at last, we would be able to move out into the countryside and construct a large house in which we could spend our retirement. My husband and I worked closely with the designer and the construction contractors to ensure that our dream home was just how we wanted it to be. We are really happy with the results and wanted to share advice and tips with others who are in the process of constructing a home.

Latest Posts

Building a New Home? 3 Council-Building Requirements You Won’t Believe

9 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Navigating the regulatory requirements for building a new home can be a complex process, with a variety of state and local government bodies all requiring approvals before construction can commence. Most council building regulations are easy to understand, and with the risks of failing to get council approval before construction far outweighing the benefits, most new home builders are happy to help homeowners understand the process before commencing projects. However, some council building requirements are little known to the general public, and many new homeowners do not realise their properties fall foul of the law. Read More …

How Labour Hire Companies Ensure Employee Safety

5 December 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

Are you considering asking a labour hire company to find you some work? Read on and discover some of the measures that labour hire companies can take to ensure that the employees that they find work for will be safe from avoidable hazards at those workplaces. Use this information to seek for additional clarification from your preferred labour hire company regarding the specific measures that they take to safeguard the employees that they assign to different companies. Read More …

Garage Conversion Advice To Add Property Value

4 November 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

One of the most cost-effective means of adding value to your property is to convert the garage from a storage area into a fully useable part of the home. With modern vehicles being adequately protected under well-made carports these days, few Australian homeowners use their garage for actually storing a car in. It is a waste to leave a garage uncared for. Instead, do something with it that will add value to the property and offer you an enhanced living space. Read More …

Tips for Ensuring the Efficiency of Angle Sided Grates Installed on Top of Your Concrete Driveway Drainage Trenches

28 October 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

The use of angle sided grates as a top covering for stormwater drainage trenches is commonplace in many residential driveways across Australia. The secret to ensuring that your angle sided grates work well to protect your driveway trenches from clogging caused by debris is to take proper care of your yard. Here are a number of useful tips to help prevent the angle sided grates installed over the drainage trenches along your concrete driveway from clogging up, minimising the risk of flooding on your property. Read More …

What You Need to Know About Oiling Your Timber Decking

26 October 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

A timber deck is a significant investment that every homeowner should strive to preserve. The process of maintaining the deck should begin even before the installation process as the timber is being prepared. Oiling your timber decking before and after installation can dramatically improve its appearance and protect the wood from weathering and decay. Read on to find out more about oiling your timber decking, its benefits, and the ideal types of oil that should be used. Read More …