Hi, I’m Dave, welcome to my blog. A couple of years ago my wife and I fell in love with a dilapidated house in our neighbourhood. The house had been neglected for years and needed a lot of renovation, but we just knew that we could turn it into our perfect family home. I’m pretty handy, so the plan was that I’d do as much of the work as possible myself, bringing in builders and tradies for the stuff we couldn’t do. During the project, I learned a lot of new skills, made a few mistakes and worked out when a fixer-upper needs professional help. Now that the work is done and we’ve moved into our dream home, I’d like to share my experiences with other people who need help with their own home renovation projects.
Posted on: 25 October 2016
Do you intend to build a new home with a wooden balcony? Read on and discover some of the measures that you could implement in order to protect that balcony from being damaged by water. Slope the Structure Ensure that the wooden balcony slopes gently away from the house. This will help any water that gets onto the balcony, such as water from the roof, to drain away quickly from the wooden balcony. [Read More]
Posted on: 24 October 2016
If you're thinking of adding a new room to your home, you might consider making it a conservatory. Unlike standard rooms, the majority of wall-space is made up of glass panes, and the roof will be similarly constructed using either glass or transparent plastic. Some people worry about conservatories being unable to stand up to the elements like a more solid room, but a well-constructed conservatory should do fine, and they come with a whole host of their own benefits. [Read More]
Posted on: 24 October 2016
When some people consider home security systems, they may conjure up images of loud beeping in the event of some unauthorised breach of entry into your home. Although this may be accurate, it is also an outdated idea of what home security systems can provide you with in this day and age. Technological advancements in this industry have made it possible for security systems to come with a myriad of new features. [Read More]
Posted on: 24 October 2016
If you've heard about other horse owners having stable security doors installed, you may be wondering why they'd need them. Horses can be stolen, but it's not a particularly common crime as horses can be difficult to steal and sell on without repercussions. However, there is a much easier and more valuable target for thieves on your equestrian property: your tack. Why is tack targeted? Horse tack is targeted because of its high value and ease of theft. [Read More]