7 Signs You Need Awnings for Your Home or Business

25 August 2017
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Awnings provide an extra bit of shade to your windows, doorways and outside areas. Wondering if it's time to invest in awnings? Here are seven signs that you should consider it. 1. Your Furniture or Carpet Near the Windows Is Faded The harsh UV rays from the sun can fade your carpet and the fabric of your possessions. To avoid that, you need to add extra shade. An awning can help. Read More

How to Choose the Right Outdoor Blinds For Your Home

8 August 2017
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Outdoor blinds can make an enclosed porch or patio very comfortable, offering you shade from hot summertime sun as well as some privacy from nearby neighbours. The right blinds can also reduce the amount of rain and wind that reaches your patio or porch so you can still relax and cook outside, even when the weather isn't optimal. When you're in the market for blinds for any exterior space, note a few simple but very important features and details to consider to ensure you come home with the right blinds for your outdoor needs. Read More

Choosing Accessories for Your Home’s Glass Shower Screen

29 July 2017
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

A glass shower screen is a great choice for just about any bathroom, as the glass will open up the space and keep it from looking boxy and closed-in. You also won't need to change the screen when you change paint colours and linens in the bathroom, as you would need to do with a shower curtain. When you do have a shower screen installed, you'll need to choose the accessories for it, including the frame, hinges, and handle. Read More

Signs It’s Time to Invest in a Self-Storage Unit

24 July 2017
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

A self-storage unit is a good choice for anyone who wants to downsize to a smaller home or apartment without giving up any of their stuff. However, you don't need to wait until you're moving to take advantage of such a unit. Note a few times it might be good to invest in a self-storage unit for some of your stuff, and how these units can be beneficial to you and your family and to your belongings as well. Read More

Securing Your Home Means More Than Just Locking the Doors

24 July 2017
Categories: Home & Garden, Blog

Having strong, durable, updated locks on your home's front and back doors is one of the best ways of improving your home security, and of reducing the risk of a home invasion or burglary. However, the front and back doors are not the only places in the home that should be locked; note some other places that could benefit from new or upgraded locks and how these locks can better secure your home and valuables. Read More

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About Me

Hello, my name is Simon and I live in Brisbane, Australia. I have a lovely wife and two young children. We live in a small property on the outskirts of town. It isn't a spectacular place but we always wanted it to be home. When we moved in, I contacted my friend Dave who is a contractor. He suggested some great improvements that I could make to improve the property and the garden. I called in some contractors who could transform the garden from an overgrown mess to a paradise and could make our little home look like a palace. I hope you enjoy my blog.