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Water Hammer: What is it?–How does it Happen?

If your taps are make strange sounds when turned on, it’s probably not a poltergeist haunting. The most likely cause is an issue called hydraulic shock, which is more commonly known as water hammer.

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Smoke Detectors / Alarms – It’s the Law

Having smoke detectors in your home will act as a potentially lifesaving warning system. Without smoke alarms you run the risk of not giving you and your family enough time to escape in the event of a fire.

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Five Important Security Tips for Moving into Your New Home

Moving into a new home is an exciting time in your life. Whether you're building or purchasing, this milestone is something you should celebrate. Before getting out the bubbly, there are several small things you should do to ensure that your home is safe.

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Is it time for a new garage? Here’s how you can DIY a garage renovation

Is your garage looking the worse for wear and not exactly functional any more? Here are some tips for renovating your garage on a budget!

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Becalmed

Artist Emily Holsman explains the motivation behind her beautiful pastel painting 'Becalmed.'

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Tips on maximising your living space (hint: use your concrete patio)

The patio - one of the most overlooked living space of the home! Read on for some ideas how you can utilise that part of your home that you'd never quite ventured out to!

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The pros and cons of double glazing for your aluminium windows

If you don’t have double glazing and are looking to have this fitted into your windows, it is worth noting the many benefits, as well as one or two areas to be aware of on the downside of double glazing.

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Do your locks require maintenance? Here's what you need to know

We would not think twice about taking our car for its regular maintenance check, or about performing maintenance on any other mechanical device that we use on a daily basis. Yet somehow we overlook our door and window locks, and take them for granted.

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5 Tips to Find a Reputable Construction Supplier Online

Finding a reputable construction supplier online that you can trust is essential. A quick Google can connect you with hundreds of suppliers online but where do you start? How do you find the best and most trustworthy for you?

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New Homes – Lock Up Inspection - Staged Construction Inspections in WA

If you are building a new home in WA another important construction inspection on the construction journey is the “Lock Up (and waterproofing)” inspection.

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Bengal Majesty

Artist Emily Holsman tells us how her magnificent pastel painting Bengal Majesty came into being.

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Eagle's Nest

Artist Linda Finch recently made a remarkable discovery while on holiday in Central Victoria.

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Painting Bathroom Tiles – Affordable Renovation Option

When the cost of renovation is too much, a dash of paint can reinvent your bathroom. Painting bathroom tiles is a great way to change your decor at minimal cost. This is a DIY project you can complete without labour costs.

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Wallpaper – Amazing Effects are Now Possible

When new technologies come to the fore, it often opens up new possibilities for applications in multiple industries. The wallpaper industry, especially, has greatly benefited from technologies designed to bring breath taking visions to life.

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Building on a Sloping Block

A lot of homeowners avoid building on a sloping block. Doing so is a mistake. A sloping site presents the opportunity to create a beautiful home, so long as structures are secure and your landscape is properly designed.

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Framed and Hung

Emily Holsman's beautiful art prints are currently on display in Mornington, Victoria

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Pelicans

Artist Emily Holsman tells us something of her love for pelicans.

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Home Builders Advantage – When All Inclusive Service Means Just That!

Home Builders Advantage – When All Inclusive Service Means Just That! Everything is taken care of in house so that HBA clients have total peace of mind.

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Animal Art Prints on You Tube

Pastel Art Prints launches a You Tube Cahnnel

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Kiwi

Artist Emily Holsman discusses the motivation behind her pastel painting of the the 1983 Melbourne Cup winner Kiwi.