Energy is one of the main concerns that home builders across the country should have in mind when designing their future builds. In all developed countries, energy consumption accounts for a huge chunk of domestic utility bills. In the hot Australian climate, the case is the same due to an abundant need for indoor cooling. Through building design, you can help to lower these energy costs without affecting your living habits in any way.
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Metal Carports: Tips to Keeping Them Well Maintained
If you do not have a garage, carports are one of the most convenient structures that you could invest in as shelter for your vehicle. A popular material used to manufacture these carports is metal. Nevertheless, although metal is supposed to be durable and hardwearing, it does not mean it will be immune to direct exposure to the elements over time. If you would like to keep your metal carport in optimum condition, there are a number of measures that you would have to take.
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Kangaroos Eating Your Lettuce? It's Time To Consider An Exclusion Fence Before Planting New Crops
There is little more frustrating than having a garden filled with freshly grown vegetables wiped out by a hoard of hungry kangaroos. With spring arriving in Australia, now is the perfect time to get planting your vegetable gardens, and it is also a good time to take a closer look at your current fencing. As someone who has seen kangaroos wandering in your area in the past, you'll be surprised at just how effective an exclusion fence can be.
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Cutting, Using and Buying Timber Salvaged From a Bushfire Area: Tips to Consider
If a bushfire has burnt around your home, you may be looking at the destruction, wondering if there is someway you can salvage some of the remaining timber and use it for firewood, building or other uses. Generally, it is possible to salvage timber from burnt forests, but there are several legal, ecological and logistical issues you should keep in mind. Whether you ultimately decide to salvage your own timber from one of these areas or buy timber from a company like Hayter's Timber & Paving, here are some tips to keep in mind.
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