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How Much Does a Kitchen Renovation Cost?

Anyone who has walked into a brand new kitchen thinks to themselves: "Wonderful!" But they also wonder what that beautiful kitchen renovation cost. How much to renovate a kitchen? Well, how long is a ball of string? You get the point. Of course, it's really just a matter of what you consider a kitchen renovation to be. Are you going to finally replace a few dilapidated features from the 1960s? Is that major overhaul going to be done on as tight a budget as possible? Or are you going to go..

How to Reduce Food Waste in Your Kitchen and Save Money

If you spend a lot of time at home preparing your own food (perhaps you recently chose to renovate your kitchen), then you're going to be creating a proportionate amount of waste every time you cook. This waste includes offshoots from cut vegetables, ingredients that go out of date, uneaten food, and general debris that collects as you go about the business of preparing your meals. While you're saving money by not relying on takeaway or microwaveable meals for dinner, you could potentiall..

10 Must-Have DIY Plumbing Tools For Every Home

If you have a roof over your head, you also use sinks, toilets, showers, and baths every day - and they're all linked to your home's plumbing system. Now, if you need significant plumbing work done, you'll probably need to call a licensed plumber. But there are things that you or your knowledgeable mate can actually do yourself. And to get it done, you'll need a toolbox with some basic plumbing tools inside. What plumbing work can you DIY? For most plumbing and drainage work, you'll need t..

The 7 Sure Signs of Termite Activity in Your Home

For most home owners, there is one particular 'T-word' that strikes terror into the heart: termites. That's because these little critters are an awful lot more than a nuisance - they can cause terminal damage to your valuable home, investment or business premises. Worse still, many signs of termite activity can go pretty much unnoticed to the untrained eye until thousands of dollars worth of damage is done - damage so severe that the basic safety structure of your home can even be irreparably co..

How To Unblock A Sink Drain In Your Kitchen Or Bathroom

We all routinely clear that rack of dirty dishes and clean our teeth. But there's something we don't think about until there's a problem: How to unblock a sink. That's because in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry and beyond, we rely on the smooth operation of drains day in and day out - without stopping to consider what might happen if it all goes wrong. Do you have a blocked kitchen sink? Is your bathroom sink gurgling? Then you'll know. It's nasty. Blocked kitchen sinks in particular st..

Types of Timber Flooring & What’s Best

When it comes to types of timber flooring there are a number of options to consider. These depend on the foundation you’re working with, your budget, and the appearance you want. Each has it’s own unique look and benefits. Let’s examine each. Types of Timber Floor Installations Solid Timber Flooring Traditional boards are types of timber flooring  laid on bearers or joists above the ground. These typically come in 100mm and 150mm widths and various lengths. The standard thickness is ..

When is it Time to Replace My Driveway?

When was the last time you noticed your driveway? If this has prompted you to have a quick look, we know you haven’t paid much attention to it. Driveways are an important aspect to our homes and quite often, we forget about its upkeep until it has surrendered to the natural elements, rampant with weeds and riddled with oil stains. Exposed to daily abuse, your driveway withstands heavyweight from vehicles, extreme weathering and erosion from the elements, and oil leaks, which can all ..

7 of the Best Outdoor Entertaining Ideas for Summer

As the weather starts warming up for summer, building or improving your outdoor entertaining area can help you enjoy dining and relaxing in your own backyard. Whether you’re thinking of luxurious features or adding a more natural touch, these ideas will help you create a stylish outdoor entertaining space for summer. French Doors Also known as bi-fold doors, French doors are made of large glass panels which can fold into each other and create an opening in your home. These are ideal ..

4 Pests Causing Scratching Noises In Your Roof

Scratching noises in the roof can be bothersome, especially in the dead of night. Although this is experienced in every part of the world, it is more prominent in Australia. Hearing noises in the night is a result of just one thing – critters. Interestingly, some of these creatures are also active during the day. But since you are hardly home during the day, and even when you are, the whole place is always noisy, it becomes impossible to notice their presence. So, you take it that the n..

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