Versatile Pergola Design Ideas for Any Outdoor Space

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Versatile pergola design ideas

A pergola is a garden feature that forms a shaded walkway, passage or sitting area, often with retractable screens for added versatility. It differs from eaves or a veranda, in that it is usually a separately constructed feature with open sides.

In terms of home improvement fashion, the pergola has come a long way since it was first used described in the mid seventeenth century. A range of different frames and covering materials are now used, from highly engineered sunproof fabrics to arbour-like trained creepers including grapes, bougainvillea and ivy. Here are a few of our favourites:

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Building a House in Sydney – Custom Build or Project Home?

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Project builder or private home builder? Which is better?

Building a new home is one of the most significant decisions you will make in your life. One of the first choices you will face will be whether to build a unique home or go with a project build.

You probably already have a good idea about the sort of home you want to create, but here are a few of the pros and cons to help you decide either way. Read more

The Dodgy Tradie… Are You Keeping Him Alive?

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Get rid of that dodgy tradie

Would I be wrong in saying that the tradie profession suffers from some bad publicity?  Has anyone else noticed how current affair programs just love their “dodgy” tradie stories and even create set-ups just to “catch them out”?   I have watched a few and find it interesting how they all have the same storyline – the homeowner admits the tradie offered them a price well below other comparable quotes, then AGREES to pay cash with no contract, and also AGREES to hand over a 50% upfront payment!

Now does that look and feel all above board to you? That conversation alone should have had the homeowner running for cover.

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A Home Renovations Guide – Eastern Suburbs Sydney

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Planning to renovate your Sydney Eastern Suburbs home?

When you consider that the Eastern Suburbs stretches through some of Sydney’s most iconic locations such as Bondi Beach, Randwick, Double Bay, South Head, and Maroubra, it’s not hard to see why people are eager to live in this area; it’s like owning a piece of heaven. Read more

What Insurance Cover Should My Builder Have?

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Insurance is a must

Constructing a new house or making renovations on an existing one requires the services of a good builder. However, you can’t just pull the name of a builder out of a hat or just hire the first builder you meet on the street. When searching for a good builder, there are a lot of factors that you have to take into consideration. One of the most important factors that you have to be very clear about is whether or not the builder you’re thinking of hiring has the proper insurance cover.

For builders in Australia, there are certain types of insurance that they should have as mandated by law, while there are insurance types that are completely optional. So what insurance cover should your builder have?

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Why the Kitchen is the Most Important Part of the Home

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Don’t take your kitchen for granted

Every room in a house serves a specific function, which means every single room in a home is important. Some rooms, however, are perceived to be more important than others. Many home owners say that of these rooms, the kitchen is the most important part of the home. Here are some of the reasons why.

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Ikea Kitchen or Custom Made Kitchen? Good question!

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Which one is better?

It has been said time and again that the kitchen is one of the most, if not the most important part of the house. Over the years, the kitchen has become more than just a place where members of a household eat. It has increasingly become a kind of a refuge, where you can sit and relax while enjoying a good coffee with family and friends. Many home owners actually renovate their kitchen to make them even more spacious and accommodating.

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Painters Sydney Eastern Suburbs – They Do More than Paint!

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The misconceptions about painters

They come to your door with paintbrush in one hand and a gallon of paint in another. Here’s what most people think painters in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs professionals do. They tape off the room, stand back and rub their belly, and shake their head, as if in a “this is going to cost you” type gesture. They slap the paint on, and with a handshake, take your money. In another scenario, they show up, paint an hour or so, then show up again a couple days later; repeating this routine until with a handshake, they take your money.

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Top 5 Kitchen Renovation Mistakes to Avoid

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Transforming your kitchen successfully

The kitchen is one of the busiest parts of the house. Often, you will find people gathering in it engaging in lively talks as they cook and indulge in good food. As it one of the most hardworking spaces in your home, investing on a good kitchen is well worth it. If you are planning for a kitchen renovation, here is a quick guide on mistakes you should avoid.

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Kitchen Renovations – Tips from Tradebusters

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Are you planning on renovating your kitchen?

Did you know that a quality kitchen renovation can add substantially value to your home, so it’s important to get it right!

To help you do this, we have asked some of the great cabinet makers in the Tradebusters network for their tips. We share below their top five:

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