Author: Kevin Pobjie

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Renovating Dont forget the facade
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Renovating? Don’t forget the facade!

Remember that time you visited a friends house that didn’t look like much from the street, but on the inside was an absolute dream? This happens all too often in Australia, particularly in suburbs with not so attractive mid-century brick and mortar homes scattered around the suburbs. Often as Australians,

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Oddly shaped back yards
Outdoor Rooms

Make The Most Of An Oddly Shaped Outdoor Space

Turn Your Ugly Duckling Backyard Into A Beautiful Swan It’s certainly one thing to have a beautiful sprawling garden and oodles of space for outdoor entertaining at home, but it’s another completely when your space is awkward and pokey. But a strangely shaped outdoor patio or garden doesn’t mean an

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Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Rooms

The Ultimate Guide To Designing your Outdoor Room

Is it time to transform that overgrown garden into an outdoor living haven, or turn the dull courtyard into an alfresco entertaining area? Not sure where or even how to begin? This five step guide to the ultimate outdoor room design will help you to navigate the process of designing

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Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Rooms

The Key Elements to Versatile Outdoor Living

Australians love to live outdoors, and having an inviting outdoor space is the holy grail of the Australian property dream. With inner city homes being converted into units, and developments replacing large suburban blocks, courtyards and terraces are fast becoming the new backyards. Space is a commodity, so versatility and

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Extend Old with New
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HOW TO MIX THE OLD WITH THE NEW WHEN EXTENDING OUTDOORS

Whether it’s a cool, tree-lined patio in central Queensland that acts as a walkway to the pool; a modern, raised deck on the coast to capture the ocean vista, or a bright and warm Snowy Mountains sunroom to absorb the sun’s rays on a cold winter’s day, Aussies have an

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House under construction with council floor plans.
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Council restrictions for outdoor living

If you’re reading this, it’s likely because you have decided you would like to commit to an addition or alteration to the outside area of your home. Whether you’d like to add an entire room, a patio, a deck or just a cubby house for the kids, there are certain

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The-minimalist-space
Outdoor Rooms

Our Top 10 Australian Outdoor Rooms of 2015

Australians really know how to enjoy the great outdoors. We build our homes on the coast fringe, in luscious rainforests and mountain ranges, making the most of the surrounding environment. Think big views, cool breezes and evening sunsets, that’s what outdoor living is all about down under. 2015 was a

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Courtyard garden with green garden wall
Outdoor Rooms

Summer Outdoor Design Trends 2015

Summer is here (well it certainly feels like it already!) But is your outdoor space up to scratch? Here are eight hot-right-now trends to revamp your outdoor living room ready for entertaining all season long. 1. Go for gold Gold pots, lights, cushions and furniture, you name it. Adding a

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Pacific Northwest Living
Outdoor Rooms

Timber Decking: Benefitting Sydney Homes

Even though Sydney has had its run of gloomy weather lately, here at Wizard Home Improvements we’re optimistic about the sunny days coming up now that spring is here. Truth be told, we’re homebodies at heart, and we can’t imagine anything better than spending time entertaining our friends and family

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