• Designing a Comfortable Environment: A Basic Manual on Lighting and Warmth in Residential Design

  20 February 2015

  "The home is where the heart is." Potential home builders today face the daunting task of designing and furnishing their dream house. Often, however, people tend to overlook the qualities that makes a home a pleasant environment - the two factors of light and warmth. Here is a brief introduction to these basic needs that should serve you well when thinking about designing a home for your family. Lights on!

• Interior Restoration Style Guide for Australian Architectural Eras

  12 February 2015

  Internal renovations and restorations in any home can prove as exciting as they are challenging.  For home owners whose homes are heritage-listed, challenges can often be compounded by the fact that heritage overlay legislation imposes strict guidelines on what changes, if any, home owners can make.  Heritage protection legislation varies by state, and can cover features such as awnings and decorative cornices.   If internal overlays apply to your property, it is of paramount importance that you understand the different Australian residential architectural styles that exist, which your home belongs to, and how to decorate accordingly.

• The Downsides Of Treating Fences With Creosote, And The Alternatives You Can Use

  5 February 2015

  For decades, creosote was the preservative of choice for treating and preserving your fences and fence posts, and was used by homeowners and tradesmen alike. Generally, the pungent substance sold as 'creosote' on the open market was actually a blend of two different creosotes: wood-tar creosote, the substance used in preserving smoked meats, and the more potent coal-tar creosote. This traditional blend is, unfortunately, no longer available commercially, and for good reason.

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