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Hey! My name is Tim. I live on the north coast of Australia. A couple of years ago, our home was struck by a tropical storm. Thankfully, my family and friends all got through it without being harmed. However, the same could not be said for my home and garden. The high winds and heavy rains had battered my home, damaging the roof, flooding the ground floor and blowing down trees in the garden. I called in a team of contractors to help carry out repair and restoration work. I was really pleased with how they did the job and I learnt an awful lot.

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2 Durable Major Furniture Items To Invest When You Become A Parent

24 October 2018
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Starting a family is one of life's biggest and most exciting milestones. Bringing a new baby home for the first time is a major part of this experience, and most new parents are well-prepared for caring for the needs of a newborn. New items, such as cots, changing tables and prams are all purchases that generally involve plenty of time and research. However, babies don't stay tiny for long, and before you know it, you'll have a toddler or two, and your home will never quite be the same again. Read More

How to Enjoy the Breeze without Any Unwanted Visitors

3 October 2018
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Australia is known for its bug population, and while foreigners believe that there are life-threatening critters everywhere, locals know that they are more of a distraction than a risk. Most unwanted visitors can be kept at bay with "bug bombs" or other pest control solutions in the home, but you may sometimes need to take extra precautions, especially when the cooler weather arrives. If you want to throw your windows open and enjoy a cool breeze as you relax after work, then you will need to install some special screens over the windows to keep your home secure. Read More

Making Your Pergola a Beautiful Place to Sit at Night

24 September 2018
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Having a pergola built in your garden means you have an attractive new feature that comes with a few practical benefits. Pergolas provide a little bit of shade and can be covered for more, and they're nice places to sit and relax on a sunny day. Getting the most out of a pergola means you shouldn't be limited to daytime use, however. The good thing is that pergolas are also excellent for enjoying evenings and nights, whether you're sitting quietly with a glass of wine and a good book or entertaining guests. Read More

Great Landscaping Products to Brighten Any Deck

21 August 2018
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Decking has replaced traditional terracing and patios in much of the country these days. It is very versatile because it can be easily adjusted in height to accommodate slopes and uneven land. All you need to do is to build a higher sub-frame for your decking to make it stand taller. However, many homes with decks in their gardens still look a little drab. In order to make your area of decking stand out and offer a little more visual interest, consider the following landscaping products which are ideal in any back garden. Read More

3 Tricks To Handle The Stress Of Moving Day With Small Kids

30 July 2018
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

The day you have to move from one house to another is stressful enough, and it gets even harder when you have small kids. Parenting is tough enough on regular days; so, when everyone is stressed with completing tasks before you move, emotions run high and you (or they) end up panicking. Here are some tricks to help you handle the stress of moving day with small kids. 1. Start Planning Ahead Of Time Read More

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