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Julia G 2020-02-24
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Here are 5 reasons why your AC won't turn on, making you feel like you live in a sauna.

1 - The unit is unplugged An easily actional check you can do without calling for a professional residential air conditioning servicing 2 - There is a lot of build-up in your coils and filters.This you can fix on your own - filter should be cleaned every 6 six months to make sure the dust is managed properly and no build-up or mould appears3 - Your thermostat isn't workingWhy would explain why your ac won't kick in.

This one might require a professional to have a look at.4 - There is ice forming inside the unitWhen you don't clean your AC and dust starts to build up, a blockage will be created inside the unit, leading to ice forming inside the unit.

To solve this, turn off your AC so it breathes and the ice melts, then clean the filters to get rid of the build-up that created the problem in the first place!5 - Tripped circuit breakers and blown fuses Check your fuses aren't blown.

If you realise they aren't, then call a technician that will be able to check your ac and get it back to working.  

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Julia G 2019-10-28
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From using your molars to open bottles at a party to a sports accident, or simply eating foods that are especially hard, if you discover you have a chipped tooth — don’t panic.

Fixing a chipped tooth and getting back your natural smile has never been easier thanks to modern cosmetic dentistry.

There are a number of dental treatments available, including dental crowns,dental implants, and veneers to remedy your broken smile and restore natural function of working teeth.

The key is to fix a chipped tooth as soon as it happens to ensure it does not cause any further issues.

 

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Julia G 2019-08-30
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Preparing for a 4WD trip is like planning your weekly shopping list or prepping for a fishing trip — if you don’t write it down you’re most likely going to forget it.

Hopefully, you have given your engine bay a good clean since your last 4×4 adventure, this includes checking and remove all dust and mud build-up.

To make things easier for you, we have compiled a 4×4 checklist that will run you through standard checks, as well as provide you with a list of necessities to keep in your 4x4.

Our checklists include everything from vehicle inspection checks, maintenance checklist, safety gear and the offroad accessories you should have before going on your adventure.  

 

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Julia G 2019-08-19
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If you are renovating your business premises, chances are you will be advised and asked to choose what commercial-grade flooring you want.While commercial tiles and carpet tiles are common in offices, your flooring supplier should also throw some roll-on sheet or vinyl plank options in the pool, all the more for the bathroom and kitchen.Commercial Vinyl flooring encompasses two types of vinyl: roll-on vinyl, also known as vinyl sheet, and Vinyl tiles or planks, also known as luxury vinyl tiles or planks.

The way these two are produced creates their different strengths and weaknesses.Why you should consider vinyl sheet flooring:- Vinyl sheet flooring is usually installed using one or two pieces or vinyl - this means you won't see any seams between your floor and less chances of having issues with moisture penetration because of it.- Commercial vinyl sheet is also cheaper as it is mass-produced and doesn't need to be individually cut as some planks or tile would.

a photographed image of a pattern can be printed on it and can even have some grout line to mimic wood planks or tile for example.

Like its competitors, vinyl planks or tiles it can mimic all types of material, from wood to ceramic tiles.

Vinyl planks or tiles are produced individually and can be cut in different sizes so patterns change and look more natural to the naked eye.

- LVP / LVT is more expensive than roll-on vinyl flooring as installing individual planks or tiles takes longer.

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Julia G 2020-01-21
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If you have a shop, workshop or warehouse, the door you will pick will have to serve different purposes.

Before picking the door consider the next few questions so when the time comes, you end up with the right product.- How heavy is the door?Do you intend to get the roller shutter open manually every day, several times a day?

Then you need to consider its weight.

Your employees will have different build and you need to make sure the door is safe to handle.

- Shall I get a manual door or automatic garage door?Same goes here.

It not only brings up the weight issue as well as a safety issue.

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Julia G 2019-10-28
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Unfortunately, unlike a shark where a new set of teeth is ready to go, there won’t be another tooth that grows, and simply ignoring the tooth-less gap can result in further oral health complications.

This shifting can cause a domino effect on the rest of your teeth, eventually causing all neighbouring teeth to begin to lean into that space.

You may not know this, but your teeth help support your jaw bone by stimulating bone growth.

Over time, this bone loss can lead to your jaw shrinking, making it less stable to support the remaining teeth and eventually altering the shape of your face and your smile.

Dental implants are a reliable solution for tooth replacement in Perth, providing you a permanent solution for missing teeth due to injury, tooth decay, gum disease, or loose dentures replacement.

Losing a tooth nowadays is far less serious than it used to be. Technology and science have made tremendous progress in this field and plenty of tooth replacement options are now available. 

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Julia G 2019-08-30
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4×4 lift kits lift your 4wd suspension and help you get the height you need to tackle muddy rutted trails, beach tracks and water crossings, through to constructions.

By adding a suspension lift kit to your 4WD it allows you to increase your tyre size and get that much-needed ground clearance to tackle advanced off-road tracks, just like the ones at Powerlines in Mundaring.

But before you go out and purchase a lift kit, there are a few things to consider to ensure you get the right fit for your vehicle.

 

Things you should consider are: what you will use your 4wd or ute for? Can you deal with the consequences some lift kits might bring to you such as insurance claims issues, driving more attention to your 4wd? What is actually included in a lift kit? 

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Julia G 2019-08-16
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Housing pricing in Perth, while being lower than a few years ago, is still high compared to other cities worldwide.Prices are in fact so high that land that used to have a house and a garden are now subdivided to build apartment complexes or several houses as new land is getting scarce around the city.If you want to buy and build around the city, chances are the designs you will be offered will have little to no garden at all.

Instead, you will be offered a patio surrounded by exposed aggregate or concrete and fences.Besides the price of land, there is also a notion that keeping up a garden well maintained is a waste of time when you have children and adults have full-time jobs.

There are however ways to design a low maintenance garden so you can keep some greenery and wildlife around your house.

While it makes sense to replace your lawn with decorative concrete or artificial turf so you do not have to maw it or have to water it to keep it green, keep trees that require little care and will cope fine with the Australian weather.

Native flowers and trees such as banksias, spear grads and correa alba will do naturally well.

If you have no soil that you can use, less traditional options such as potters, hanging plants and vertical gardens.

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Julia G 2019-10-28
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Whether you’re deciding between commercial vinyl sheet flooring or commercial vinyl plank flooring for your business, to luxury vinyl tiles for your home, we lay out the facts to help you make the right choice.

One of the main reasons vinyl flooring has become such a popular choice is that it can be printed to mimic a wide variety of materials, including hardwood, ceramic tiles, and natural stone.

In this article, we answer the following questions: 
- Whether you’re residential or commercial, is one better than the other?
- What is the visual difference between roll vinyl and vinyl plank/tile?
- What is the price difference between vinyl sheet and LVP?

 

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Julia G 2019-10-28
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White teeth can turn into a lesser white version of themselves over time, but why exactly?

Tooth discolouration can happen to anyone and is the result of staining above and below the surface of the tooth.There are intrinsic reason and extrinsic ones.

Intrinsic reasons: Intrinsic teeth staining occurs below the surface of the tooth (dentin) and can be caused by a number of factors including food and drink, overexposure to fluoride during early childhood, trauma, medication, and smoking.Extrinsic reasons:Extrinsic teeth staining occurs on the outer layer of the teeth.

It is caused by particular foods and drinks, and smoking.

This type of stain can typically be removed with good oral health and hygiene, including regular brushing, flossing and teeth whitening toothpaste.A third reason: ageAge-related teeth staining is a combination of extrinsic and intrinsic factors and is inevitable with age.

Over time, your enamel begins to weaken causing your dentin, which is darker naturally, to appear.

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Julia G 2019-08-30
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The same way a bull bar helps protect the car and keep the passengers safe if there is an off chance that you collide with an animal, branches, stones, or any other objects.

To help bridge the gap between these two camps we have listed some of the reasons why you would need a bull bar.

If you spend a lot of time driving through rural areas along outback roads then you are probably aware of how much damage colliding with a kangaroo can do.

Installing a bull bar helps reduce the amount of damage caused to your vehicle by absorbing the initial impact.

There’s only so much you can be vigilant about before a random branch lodges itself into the front of your car, you ram into a large rock or fallen tree, or run into some nasties hidden in the ruts.

All these hazards can cause quite a lot of damage to the front end of your car, especially when it’s made out of plastic.


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Julia G 2019-08-16
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A big space, clean paint and a steady aluminium custom garage door at the entrance used to be enough to be a car park.

However, car parks have evolved and the most modern ones now are equipped with advanced technology and you might not even have noticed them.You might take it for granted that you should have access to real-time car spot availability and tariffs but how are you supposed to have access to the information, to begin with?

the answer: and digital guide signage.How is the data gathered?

Vehicle detection sensors placed throughout the car park relay real-time data back to the cloud platform.

Overhead indicator sensor can help the cloud keeps track of which car spots are taken and when they are free again.

Now let's move on to the cloud platforms.

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Julia G 2019-10-28
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Let’s focus on sun exposure in particular.

Most people tend to forget that over time, floors will fade, just like any other piece of furniture or material that is constantly exposed to the sun.

In this article we explain the different heat resistant floor types that are suitable for inside and outside the house to help you choose what’s best for your home.

Some flooring like laminate, luxury vinyl (also known as LVT or LVP), hybrid flooring and concrete perform really well, even when exposed to UV rays for an extended period of time. Find out why and where it is best suited in a house or business. 

 

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Julia G 2019-08-30
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A snorkel on your rig brings your 4wd to another level. it says: yes, I cross rivers or drive on dusty terrain, so much so, I need a snorkel to stop water or dust from going into my engine. Fair enough. 

It's on most "must-have 4wd accessories for beginners" lists but it is really this necessary? 

Beyond their most known use, 4wd snorkels have a lot of benefits. It is worth at least considering whether you should get one. 

 

 

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Julia G 2019-08-30
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Driveways are an important aspect to our home and quite often, we forget about its upkeep until it has been overrun by weeds, riddled with oil stains, and cracks have started to appear.

Thankfully, one of the best attributes of concrete or exposed aggregate driveways is how little maintenance is required to keep it look fantastic all year round, and if laid correctly, can last several decades.

  1. Get rid of the oily stains right away. 
    Oil leaks can be a pain to get rid of if you do not try to clean them right away, all the more if it has been a while your concrete has been sealed. Try to mix warm water with house detergent, pour it over the stain and brush with a thick-bristled broom. If you can keep your car in the garage.
  2. Seal your driveway every two to 5 years/
    it will help keep your aggregate in the same state as when you first got it.  Water and oil will have a harder time being absorbed.
  3. Get rid of weeds and leaves
    Weeds are relentless and will find a way to grow even if the space between the blocks is small. Spray your driveway with vinegar and you will get a surprisingly clean result! 

 

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Julia G 2019-08-16
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Renovating a house is a daunted task when you decide to handle it on your own and you aren't a tradie or renovator.

To start with, you need to find the right people and decide what quote is best suited to you without knowing much about what the actual renovation should entail and whether the price is right.

Then you need to make a decision on a style, colours and the type of material that should be used to get to the look you are after.

One of the toughest decision is about picking the tiling of your bathroom or the caret for your living room.

To an untrained eye, all carpet look the same.

Apart from their colour, you might not be able to undertand how to set them apart.

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Julia G 2020-02-24
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Here are 5 reasons why your AC won't turn on, making you feel like you live in a sauna.

1 - The unit is unplugged An easily actional check you can do without calling for a professional residential air conditioning servicing 2 - There is a lot of build-up in your coils and filters.This you can fix on your own - filter should be cleaned every 6 six months to make sure the dust is managed properly and no build-up or mould appears3 - Your thermostat isn't workingWhy would explain why your ac won't kick in.

This one might require a professional to have a look at.4 - There is ice forming inside the unitWhen you don't clean your AC and dust starts to build up, a blockage will be created inside the unit, leading to ice forming inside the unit.

To solve this, turn off your AC so it breathes and the ice melts, then clean the filters to get rid of the build-up that created the problem in the first place!5 - Tripped circuit breakers and blown fuses Check your fuses aren't blown.

If you realise they aren't, then call a technician that will be able to check your ac and get it back to working.  

Julia G 2019-10-28
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Whether you’re deciding between commercial vinyl sheet flooring or commercial vinyl plank flooring for your business, to luxury vinyl tiles for your home, we lay out the facts to help you make the right choice.

One of the main reasons vinyl flooring has become such a popular choice is that it can be printed to mimic a wide variety of materials, including hardwood, ceramic tiles, and natural stone.

In this article, we answer the following questions: 
- Whether you’re residential or commercial, is one better than the other?
- What is the visual difference between roll vinyl and vinyl plank/tile?
- What is the price difference between vinyl sheet and LVP?

 

Julia G 2019-10-28
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From using your molars to open bottles at a party to a sports accident, or simply eating foods that are especially hard, if you discover you have a chipped tooth — don’t panic.

Fixing a chipped tooth and getting back your natural smile has never been easier thanks to modern cosmetic dentistry.

There are a number of dental treatments available, including dental crowns,dental implants, and veneers to remedy your broken smile and restore natural function of working teeth.

The key is to fix a chipped tooth as soon as it happens to ensure it does not cause any further issues.

 

Julia G 2019-10-28
img

White teeth can turn into a lesser white version of themselves over time, but why exactly?

Tooth discolouration can happen to anyone and is the result of staining above and below the surface of the tooth.There are intrinsic reason and extrinsic ones.

Intrinsic reasons: Intrinsic teeth staining occurs below the surface of the tooth (dentin) and can be caused by a number of factors including food and drink, overexposure to fluoride during early childhood, trauma, medication, and smoking.Extrinsic reasons:Extrinsic teeth staining occurs on the outer layer of the teeth.

It is caused by particular foods and drinks, and smoking.

This type of stain can typically be removed with good oral health and hygiene, including regular brushing, flossing and teeth whitening toothpaste.A third reason: ageAge-related teeth staining is a combination of extrinsic and intrinsic factors and is inevitable with age.

Over time, your enamel begins to weaken causing your dentin, which is darker naturally, to appear.

Julia G 2019-08-30
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Preparing for a 4WD trip is like planning your weekly shopping list or prepping for a fishing trip — if you don’t write it down you’re most likely going to forget it.

Hopefully, you have given your engine bay a good clean since your last 4×4 adventure, this includes checking and remove all dust and mud build-up.

To make things easier for you, we have compiled a 4×4 checklist that will run you through standard checks, as well as provide you with a list of necessities to keep in your 4x4.

Our checklists include everything from vehicle inspection checks, maintenance checklist, safety gear and the offroad accessories you should have before going on your adventure.  

 

Julia G 2019-08-30
img

The same way a bull bar helps protect the car and keep the passengers safe if there is an off chance that you collide with an animal, branches, stones, or any other objects.

To help bridge the gap between these two camps we have listed some of the reasons why you would need a bull bar.

If you spend a lot of time driving through rural areas along outback roads then you are probably aware of how much damage colliding with a kangaroo can do.

Installing a bull bar helps reduce the amount of damage caused to your vehicle by absorbing the initial impact.

There’s only so much you can be vigilant about before a random branch lodges itself into the front of your car, you ram into a large rock or fallen tree, or run into some nasties hidden in the ruts.

All these hazards can cause quite a lot of damage to the front end of your car, especially when it’s made out of plastic.


Julia G 2019-08-19
img

If you are renovating your business premises, chances are you will be advised and asked to choose what commercial-grade flooring you want.While commercial tiles and carpet tiles are common in offices, your flooring supplier should also throw some roll-on sheet or vinyl plank options in the pool, all the more for the bathroom and kitchen.Commercial Vinyl flooring encompasses two types of vinyl: roll-on vinyl, also known as vinyl sheet, and Vinyl tiles or planks, also known as luxury vinyl tiles or planks.

The way these two are produced creates their different strengths and weaknesses.Why you should consider vinyl sheet flooring:- Vinyl sheet flooring is usually installed using one or two pieces or vinyl - this means you won't see any seams between your floor and less chances of having issues with moisture penetration because of it.- Commercial vinyl sheet is also cheaper as it is mass-produced and doesn't need to be individually cut as some planks or tile would.

a photographed image of a pattern can be printed on it and can even have some grout line to mimic wood planks or tile for example.

Like its competitors, vinyl planks or tiles it can mimic all types of material, from wood to ceramic tiles.

Vinyl planks or tiles are produced individually and can be cut in different sizes so patterns change and look more natural to the naked eye.

- LVP / LVT is more expensive than roll-on vinyl flooring as installing individual planks or tiles takes longer.

Julia G 2019-08-16
img

A big space, clean paint and a steady aluminium custom garage door at the entrance used to be enough to be a car park.

However, car parks have evolved and the most modern ones now are equipped with advanced technology and you might not even have noticed them.You might take it for granted that you should have access to real-time car spot availability and tariffs but how are you supposed to have access to the information, to begin with?

the answer: and digital guide signage.How is the data gathered?

Vehicle detection sensors placed throughout the car park relay real-time data back to the cloud platform.

Overhead indicator sensor can help the cloud keeps track of which car spots are taken and when they are free again.

Now let's move on to the cloud platforms.

Julia G 2020-01-21
img

If you have a shop, workshop or warehouse, the door you will pick will have to serve different purposes.

Before picking the door consider the next few questions so when the time comes, you end up with the right product.- How heavy is the door?Do you intend to get the roller shutter open manually every day, several times a day?

Then you need to consider its weight.

Your employees will have different build and you need to make sure the door is safe to handle.

- Shall I get a manual door or automatic garage door?Same goes here.

It not only brings up the weight issue as well as a safety issue.

Julia G 2019-10-28
img

Let’s focus on sun exposure in particular.

Most people tend to forget that over time, floors will fade, just like any other piece of furniture or material that is constantly exposed to the sun.

In this article we explain the different heat resistant floor types that are suitable for inside and outside the house to help you choose what’s best for your home.

Some flooring like laminate, luxury vinyl (also known as LVT or LVP), hybrid flooring and concrete perform really well, even when exposed to UV rays for an extended period of time. Find out why and where it is best suited in a house or business. 

 

Julia G 2019-10-28
img

Unfortunately, unlike a shark where a new set of teeth is ready to go, there won’t be another tooth that grows, and simply ignoring the tooth-less gap can result in further oral health complications.

This shifting can cause a domino effect on the rest of your teeth, eventually causing all neighbouring teeth to begin to lean into that space.

You may not know this, but your teeth help support your jaw bone by stimulating bone growth.

Over time, this bone loss can lead to your jaw shrinking, making it less stable to support the remaining teeth and eventually altering the shape of your face and your smile.

Dental implants are a reliable solution for tooth replacement in Perth, providing you a permanent solution for missing teeth due to injury, tooth decay, gum disease, or loose dentures replacement.

Losing a tooth nowadays is far less serious than it used to be. Technology and science have made tremendous progress in this field and plenty of tooth replacement options are now available. 

Julia G 2019-08-30
img

 


A snorkel on your rig brings your 4wd to another level. it says: yes, I cross rivers or drive on dusty terrain, so much so, I need a snorkel to stop water or dust from going into my engine. Fair enough. 

It's on most "must-have 4wd accessories for beginners" lists but it is really this necessary? 

Beyond their most known use, 4wd snorkels have a lot of benefits. It is worth at least considering whether you should get one. 

 

 

Julia G 2019-08-30
img

4×4 lift kits lift your 4wd suspension and help you get the height you need to tackle muddy rutted trails, beach tracks and water crossings, through to constructions.

By adding a suspension lift kit to your 4WD it allows you to increase your tyre size and get that much-needed ground clearance to tackle advanced off-road tracks, just like the ones at Powerlines in Mundaring.

But before you go out and purchase a lift kit, there are a few things to consider to ensure you get the right fit for your vehicle.

 

Things you should consider are: what you will use your 4wd or ute for? Can you deal with the consequences some lift kits might bring to you such as insurance claims issues, driving more attention to your 4wd? What is actually included in a lift kit? 

Julia G 2019-08-30
img

Driveways are an important aspect to our home and quite often, we forget about its upkeep until it has been overrun by weeds, riddled with oil stains, and cracks have started to appear.

Thankfully, one of the best attributes of concrete or exposed aggregate driveways is how little maintenance is required to keep it look fantastic all year round, and if laid correctly, can last several decades.

  1. Get rid of the oily stains right away. 
    Oil leaks can be a pain to get rid of if you do not try to clean them right away, all the more if it has been a while your concrete has been sealed. Try to mix warm water with house detergent, pour it over the stain and brush with a thick-bristled broom. If you can keep your car in the garage.
  2. Seal your driveway every two to 5 years/
    it will help keep your aggregate in the same state as when you first got it.  Water and oil will have a harder time being absorbed.
  3. Get rid of weeds and leaves
    Weeds are relentless and will find a way to grow even if the space between the blocks is small. Spray your driveway with vinegar and you will get a surprisingly clean result! 

 

Julia G 2019-08-16
img

Housing pricing in Perth, while being lower than a few years ago, is still high compared to other cities worldwide.Prices are in fact so high that land that used to have a house and a garden are now subdivided to build apartment complexes or several houses as new land is getting scarce around the city.If you want to buy and build around the city, chances are the designs you will be offered will have little to no garden at all.

Instead, you will be offered a patio surrounded by exposed aggregate or concrete and fences.Besides the price of land, there is also a notion that keeping up a garden well maintained is a waste of time when you have children and adults have full-time jobs.

There are however ways to design a low maintenance garden so you can keep some greenery and wildlife around your house.

While it makes sense to replace your lawn with decorative concrete or artificial turf so you do not have to maw it or have to water it to keep it green, keep trees that require little care and will cope fine with the Australian weather.

Native flowers and trees such as banksias, spear grads and correa alba will do naturally well.

If you have no soil that you can use, less traditional options such as potters, hanging plants and vertical gardens.

Julia G 2019-08-16
img

Renovating a house is a daunted task when you decide to handle it on your own and you aren't a tradie or renovator.

To start with, you need to find the right people and decide what quote is best suited to you without knowing much about what the actual renovation should entail and whether the price is right.

Then you need to make a decision on a style, colours and the type of material that should be used to get to the look you are after.

One of the toughest decision is about picking the tiling of your bathroom or the caret for your living room.

To an untrained eye, all carpet look the same.

Apart from their colour, you might not be able to undertand how to set them apart.