Home Improvement

The majority of homes in Perth are double brick – a classic, durable material considered by many to be a premier choice for home building. Today, sunny Perth is the only Australian city still building mostly double brick homes. So what is it about this building material that’s enchanted Perth’s population? We’ll take a look […]

When choosing a roof for your new home, you’ll most likely be faced with a choice between the two most popular Australian roofing methods – traditional concrete tiles or corrugated metal roofing with a bonded paint finish, otherwise known as Colorbond or CB. While concrete tiles have been used throughout Australia for over 75 years

As your family grows, your home may start to really show its age. Older buildings are often less energy efficient and difficult to heat, or may be too small to comfortably house your growing family. As this occurs, there is a choice to be made – whether to move, renovate, or knock down and build..

Interest in sustainable building has grown over recent years, particularly in the wake of global climate change. Society as a whole are now looking to ways in which they can reduce their carbon footprint and help to prevent global warming, and passive design is one of the ways we can take advantage of this. What

Solar power gives homeowners a chance to harness the economical and ecological benefits from harnessing renewable energy. If you are a new or existing homeowner who wants to make an easy and environmentally-friendly investment for your family’s future, then consider solar energy. Not only will solar energy make your home eco-friendly, but it will also

As we work towards new standards for environmentally-friendly housing, one of the most exciting ideas on the table is that of the self-sustaining house, allowing a household to generate its own power without any need for fossil fuels. When it comes to living a eco-friendly lifestyle we’ve previously touched on sustainable gardening, residential battery storage

Sustainable living is becoming more important these days as we become more aware of the effect that energy and water consumption can have on the environment. You also probably know that having an eco-friendly home will not only reduce your carbon footprint, it’ll reduce your energy and water bills too. So if you’re thinking of

With technology being so prevalent in our lives today, it’s easy to forget that “smart homes” are only a recent phenomenon. While it can be said that the history of the smart home dates back to the invention of home appliances in the early 20th century, it’s the 21st century where things started to really

We all know that we need to exercise regularly to keep in good health, but sometimes we just can’t afford the time or the dollars for a membership to a swanky gym. But if you’ve got some space in your home, with a small investment it is possible to create your own 24-hour access home

Everyone has experienced that moment when they open their linen cupboard to get a new towel and all the contents seem to just fall out at once. While the linen cupboard is home to a large array of household essentials, there’s no reason that it can’t be organised perfectly (and remain that way!) As years