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Modernise the Exterior of Your Home In 4 Steps

Modernise the Exterior of Your Home In 4 Steps

It may be time to modernise the exterior of your home if you’ve been living there for a while or have purchased to renovate. Have you thought about it but unsure where to start? We have some answers. There are plenty of reasons why you might want to make the exterior of your home look a little more modern. For one thing, it can help to add value to your home even if you’re not thinking of selling. You will also find that it invariably makes for a more attractive home in terms of design. So that is definitely something…

Solar Panels: The Advantages You Need To Know

Solar Panels: The Advantages You Need To Know

It may have started with solar panels. However, we’re all more conscious of what we’re doing to the environment. It’s the lifestyle and other changes we make to our homes that make a difference. Solar panels have become increasingly popular so if you’re thinking of getting them, then it’s certainly worth considering. Here are the advantages of having solar panels installed in your home. Solar Panels Reduce Your Electricity Bills One of the most obvious benefits that come with solar panels is that you’re saving money on bills. That’s pretty clear as the energy you produce from these solar panels…

Build Your Own Courtyard Firepit : A Step-by-Step Guide

Build Your Own Courtyard Firepit : A Step-by-Step Guide

If you thought a courtyard firepit was only good in winter, think again. While a courtyard firepit is warming in the winter, it’s also suitable for cooler summer evenings too. This step-by-step guide from celebrity landscaper, Jason Hodges, shows you how to easily build your own courtyard firepit. Plus, there’s a supporting YouTube video at the end of this feature. You might also like to read another article with top tips from Jason Hodges on Backyard Blitz. Jason Hodges Step-By-Step Guide to Building A Courtyard Firepit Materials Required, w/ AdBri Masonry: AB Courtyard York Blocks x 56 AB Courtyard Caps…

Trans-Seasonal Flooring For The Perfect Finish

Trans-Seasonal Flooring For The Perfect Finish

Trans-seasonal flooring is becoming more high profile due to hugely popular TV shows like The Block, House Rules, and The Home Team hitting our screens. So while Australian audiences are inspired to undertake renovations based on current trends, winter renovations may be influenced by styles and materials skewed towards cold weather. However, Beaumont Tiles strategic designer Rachel Gilding says trans-seasonal flooring is a better long-term decision. “At Beaumont Tiles we are of course biased, but for good reason. Tiles come out on top, hands down, as the best flooring option when you consider durability, maintenance, room traffic, moisture levels and…

Your Outdoor Summer Autumn Transition

Your Outdoor Summer Autumn Transition

Australians choose to spend as much time as they can outdoors. So make the most of the summer autumn transition with some great ideas for entertaining at home and ways to psycologically enjoy the change of seasons. Whether it’s a balcony, courtyard or garden Australians will cook in it, lie in it, dig in it, entertain friends in it, play cricket in it… you name it. Home lovers want the use of outdoor areas to last for as many months as possible. So why is an outdoor summer autumn transition so important? Well, it’s about enjoying your outdoors as much…