Home Building & Renovation Articles

HOUSPECT Building and Pest Inspections5 months5 months

Regularly Forgotten and Unknown Things Before a New Build

You’re building a house: this is your opportunity to make one of the greatest investments of your life, whether you intend on retiring in your new home or eventually selling at a profit.

HOUSPECT Building and Pest Inspections5 months5 months

How to Make a Floor Plan Work for Your Block

Whether you like it or not, you can’t just drop your dream home on any block and hope that it works. There are so many factors to consider that it takes multiple different construction professionals working together to make an impactful home design a real

Wolf Trees and Gardens5 months5 months

Sutherland Shire Council Regulations for Removing Trees

Jonnie at Wolf Trees & Gardens is up to date on all of the new Sutherland Shire Council Regulations for tree removal.

Wolf Trees and Gardens5 months5 months

How Much Does it Cost to Remove a Tree in Sydney

A professional should perform your tree removal services, and Jonnie at Wolf Trees and Gardens is a cost-effective and professional tree removalist you can count on.

Simply Driveways5 months5 months

What You Need To Consider When Planning a Driveway

Planning your dream home? Or perhaps just thinking of renovating or remodelling your worn out old driveway? Either way, as the first impression of your home and an essential part of the exterior, it’s important to get the driveway right.

O'Shea's Organisation5 months5 months

Identifying, Preventing & Removing Carpet Mould

Tiny mould spores have a knack of finding their way onto carpet; a significant hidden danger which many people are unaware of. Unwanted side effects include irritation to the eyes, nose, lungs, and throat, as well as allergies and the provocation of asthm

AllStyle Garage Doors5 months5 months

Pros & Cons of Timber Garage Doors

There’s no denying it: timber garage doors look stunning and can add some serious cache to the aesthetics of your home. Why not consider using timber when it is time to remodel your garage or build a house from the ground up?

Mastertint5 months5 months

Top 7 Tips on Hiring the Best Residential Window Tinting Company

Window tinting offers many more benefits to your property than you might realise. The privacy it gives you allows you to relax in total comfort, but it can also protect your furnishings from sun damage as well as increasing the property’s value.

HOUSPECT Building and Pest Inspections6 months6 months

Waterproofing

Building codes are in place to ensure new and existing builds meet the appropriate standards of quality and safety. When it comes to key aspects such as waterproofing, however, it’s worth exceeding the minimum requirements of the code in order to achieve

HOUSPECT Building and Pest Inspections6 months6 months

Building a New Home – Does your Builder outsource Quality Assurance (QA) Inspections?

If you’re thinking about building a new home, it’s understandable that you would want your builder to work with highly skilled professionals in order to ensure every phase of your new home building is completed to a high standard.

HOUSPECT Building and Pest Inspections6 months6 months

Pool Maintenance in the Off Season

If you are new to owning a pool or have had a bad experience in the past, it pays to know how to carry out proper maintenance on your pool in the off season.

HOUSPECT Building and Pest Inspections6 months6 months

How to Gauge Acceptable Standards and Tolerances

One of the biggest areas of concern when commissioning or constructing a new residential property is avoiding (and if necessary dealing with) new home building defects. Where does responsibility lie, if something is not to the standard required?

HOUSPECT Building and Pest Inspections6 months6 months

Fire Pit Fun - Things to know about fire pits

Fire pits can be an amazing addition to any garden, and can warm up your outdoor entertaining area during chilly nights. Not only do they bring a physical and visual warmth to your home, they can also be a beautiful focal point in your backyard.

Simply Driveways6 months6 months

Tips and Tricks for Winter Driveway Maintenance

With winter comes cold and harsh days where everyone shields themselves with winter coats and sweaters. However, your driveway is left exposed. The best way to avoid the costly repairs is to maintain your driveway.

Blinds City6 months6 months

PSA: at Blindscity, we now stock custom made curtains! You’re welcome.

Buying your sheer curtains online means lower prices and has never been easier! Chat to one of our experienced consultants if you have any queries.

HOUSPECT Building and Pest Inspections6 months6 months

What to DIY and What Not to DIY!

When it comes to DIY it is important to know your limitations. There are certain household projects that require expertise to ensure workmanship is of a high enough standard and meets relevant safety codes.

HOUSPECT Building and Pest Inspections6 months6 months

Caring for Wooden Decks

As building inspectors, we regularly get called to properties which have wooden decks. Whether you’re renovating or selling your house, a well maintained wooden deck can help your property stand out.

HOUSPECT Building and Pest Inspections6 months6 months

Preparing your home for winter

There are a number of areas of your home where you can make simple changes or improvements, which will help keep you warm and happy while the sun is taking its yearly vacation.

Sydney Mobile Skips6 months6 months

Why Use Sydney Mobile Skips

Eight reasons why it's a good idea to let Sydney Mobile Skips make your next cleanup a fast and efficient process with our mobile skip rentals.

Lifestyle Lawns Australia7 months7 months

5 Benefits of a Synthetic Lawn

A synthetic lawn offers many advantages over natural grass, with Lifestyle Lawns Australia providing supply and DIY and synthetic grass installation across Sydney.