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Concreting tips – 4 of the best

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by Author Steve Robinson on October 26, 2011

Concrete is one the most common and used building materials in the world. From house floor slabs to driveways and paths, concrete is strong and can be laid with simple tools. I have seen many concreting jobs over the years, some with great results and others with less can good results. Below are 4 easy [...]

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DIY Timber Decks

DIY timber decks

by Author Steve Robinson on October 17, 2011

Building a timber deck yourself can be very rewarding and beautiful and will add value and extra living room to your home. DIY timber decks are a very common project that many home owners want to complete over a few weekends or with the help of friends. Their are many designs and features that you [...]

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5 Ways To Save When Building

by Author Steve Robinson on October 14, 2011

Building a new home or renovating can be very expensive  however there are some common (often overlooked) ways to save money while you build. Their are some simply jobs that most people can do that can save you thousand of dollars during the building process. These building tips will save you money whether you are [...]

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DIY Decorative Painting

October 12, 2011

Getting a great look to any room is fairly easy with ‘do it yourself’ paint products. In fact many of the major paint brands have ready to use decorative paint available to make any room come to life. These paint products include: Metallic, Pearl, suede, and other texture paints for outdoors such as stone, washed [...]

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Bathroom Tips – 5 Of The Best

July 1, 2011
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Bathrooms can be very beautiful and a pleasure to use if constructed in the right way. Over the years I have renovated many bathrooms from the low budget to the high end with all the bells and whistles. However there are five tips that work in any bathroom large or small, budget or very expensive. [...]

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Waterproofing bathrooms

June 6, 2011
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Bathroom waterproofing is one of the jobs that are fairly easy to do yourself but great care needs to be taken to ensure complete coverage. Waterproofing is an important part of any bathroom because it stops the water from rotting  the timber frame, wall linings, carpets and helps prevent mold. In the past bathrooms had [...]

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DIY Floor Sanding

February 24, 2011
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A timber floor can be add timeless beauty to any house, from dark  brown/red through light browns and pinks. Timber floors add warmth and colour and a natural material that has been in use for centuries. However sanding a timber floor can be tricky to get right. The best option is to get a contractor [...]

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How to Build a Pergola Yourself – DIY without the pain!

November 29, 2010
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How to build a pergola – DIY Pergolas Building a pergola yourself can be a rewarding and fairly straight forward process. Pergolas add great living space and can be screened off to keep out and flies but let the breeze come through. So just how do you build one? The pergola building Process made simple [...]

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3 Great ways to protect your deck

November 23, 2010
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3 Great Ways To Protect Your Deck Decks look great and are an excellent way to enhance nearly any house, bringing the outdoors in and extending the living area of your home. Everybody loves their new deck and vows to keep it in new condition for the next 20 years. However time and again I [...]

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DIY Shade Sails

November 16, 2010
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DIY Shade Sails Shade sails are a great addition to any home and are excellent for blocking the hot summer sun from burning in through the windows and heating your home. Shade sails comes in a range of shapes and sizes and can be made for just about any shape. I have installed many large [...]

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