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Timber Decking: Merbau or Treated Pine
Sydney homes simply can’t resist a timber deck. But, like most things in life, not all timbers are created equal. Each wood is imbued with its own set of nuances and idiosyncrasies and thus different kinds of timber decks are going to need to undergo different treatments before being installed
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Spotlight on Sydney’s Decking and Patios: 10 Tips for Your Outdoor Room
An outdoor room, like decking or a patio, can be the perfect way for you to spend this spring and summer in Sydney. It’s looking like it’s going to be a warm spring, and an even warmer summer, so why not make the most of your timber decking or patio
![Sydney Forgoes Traditional Gardens for the Outdoor Room](https://wizardhomeimprovements.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/4-Sydney-Forgoes-Traditional-Gardens-for-the-Outdoor-Room-768x512.jpg)
Home Improvements: Sydney Forgoes Traditional Gardens for the Outdoor Room
A garden is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy nature, but not everyone is a keen gardener, or able to spend hours out in the sun. We’re more aware than ever of the dangers posed by too much time under the Australian sun, so many Sydney residents are choosing
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Turning Your Outdoor Awnings into a Sunroom: Why and How?
Outdoor awnings are a fantastic way to make your Sydney home ultra cool, both in terms of temperature and style, however, the next step up is a sunroom extension. But how and why would you turn your outdoor awning into a Queensland room or sunroom? Not every home renovation
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Hunter Douglas Outside Awning – Why They’re the Best
An outdoor awning is a fantastic way to improve the outdoor living areas of your Sydney home. There is a wide range of awnings to choose from, including the handy retractable awning, but which outdoor awning is the best The answer to that question is easy: The Hunter Douglas
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Decking and Patio Solutions: Five Simple Steps for More Private Outdoor Areas
Privacy is a must when you live in a busy city like Sydney. But how can you make the timber decking or patio at your Sydney home as private as can be? A lot of the solutions to getting greater privacy for your decking or patio come down to careful
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Decking Overhaul: Colourful Tips for Outdoor Living Areas
Spring is all about vibrant colours, so why not brighten your Sydney home’s outdoor living areas for the season? Here are some tips to get your timber decking or patio ready for spring: 1. Update Your Decking Furniture: Since you’ll be spending most of spring and summer out on
![From Timber Deck to Rooftop Patios](https://wizardhomeimprovements.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/9-From-Timber-Deck-to-Rooftop-Patios.jpg)
Small Outdoor Spaces: From Timber Deck to Rooftop Patios, How to Make the Most of Your Outdoor Living
If you think your block of land is too small for a timber deck or a patio, think again. Sydney is an ever-growing city, so space can be expensive, but there are ways you can make the most of the outdoor space you have when it comes to getting a
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Queenslander Room Makeover – Transform a Sparse Porch with Simple Accessories
It’s not enough to just have a Queenslander room in your Sydney home. If you want to really be able to enjoy and to show that sunroom extension off with pride, you need to transform it into an amazing space. So how do you do that? You don’t need
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Timber Decking Overhaul – Budget Savvy Tips to Revamp Your Deck
Timber decking can be an expensive outdoor space, but it’s well worth the price tag. But how can you get the best from your Sydney decking, without spending every cent you make on it? Nothing can look brand new forever, but there are always ways to reduce the effects
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10 Tips to Revamp Sydney Patios
Even the smallest outdoor spaces can be turned into an enviable haven for fun and relaxation with a few stylish and practical additions. From sprawling plants, pops of colour and weather-ready seating, follow our 9 tips for a complete patio overhaul. 1. Flush With Furnishings The first step
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5 Ways for Great Sydney Decking
Spring is here and all over Sydney family and friends are hitting the decks. Make the most of your outdoor areas with these five handy tips. 1. Create shade. It doesn’t matter how stylish your outdoor deck is or how great of a view you’ve got, if it’s not