New Bushfire Regulations
Posted by Stephen Oxley on June 25, 2009
Our lives will never be the same after the devastating Black Saturday Bushfires. I personally will never forget the day. Who could forget that 47 degree wall of heat as you stepped out your front door? So you're thinking of re-building after the devastating bushfires but are not sure where to turn to? More and more ... [more...]
Swine Flu Prevention Tips
Posted by Stephen Oxley on June 19, 2009
By now everyone knows about Swine Flu and current status. So what can you do to avoid getting sick this Winter? The following are some good tips to prevent Swine Flu: Wash Your Hands And wash them often, in hot soapy water, and for the amount of time it takes you to sing 'Happy Birthday' twice ... [more...]
Solar Solutions and Energy Efficient Homes
Posted by Stephen Oxley on October 1, 2009
Are you sick of paying high energy bills? Well, the key may be in designing your home so that it takes advantage of the natural surroundings. An energy efficient home can save you money as well as helping the environment. Energy efficient homes maximize natural energy sources, meaning that the home is less reliant on ... [more...]
Budget or No Budget
Posted by Stephen Oxley on October 1, 2009
Many times during preliminary conversations about renovation projects, homeowners do not want to provide a budget or even a budget range to us. This can be problematic for the homeowner and contractor. The usual reason given by the homeowner is that the contractor will 'extend the work' to suit the budget. This is not the usual ... [more...]