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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Outdoor Pergola
Don’t be one of those people that spend the time and effort that’s required to install an outdoor pergola, and then never end up using it. If you already are one of these people, there could be a few reasons why. With these useful tips, tricks, and ideas, you’ll definitely
Views, views everywhere. Heat, heat everywhere. External roller blinds to the rescue
Heat is one of the reasons to want to limit sunlight through those jaw-dropping gorgeous panorama windows of yours. The next reason is the turning on of high cooling and its energy consumption. The final reason is to save the fabrics and floors that you spent ages selecting so that
Pergolas In Sydney: What Do I Need To Know?
Pergolas: your very own year-round protection. These structures come with several perks, but the main idea for them is so you can relax, dine and enjoy your backyard every day. Here are a few questions and answers that cover all you need to know about pergolas and how they can
Designing Your Outdoor Space with Outdoor blinds and Pergolas.
Many people would regard the Australian family home as incomplete without a nice spot outside to entertain, share a meal or just relax. If your home doesn’t have an outdoor blinds area already and you’re thinking about making that home improvement, there are a few things that you should
The Cost of Granny Flats, Pergolas, & Other Home Improvements
The real cost of Hiring a Licensed Professional vs. Do it Yourself. While at Wizard Home Improvement we understand that all the DIY TV shows can make building and renovation look so easy in the 15-minute snippet they show. When starting to plan for a new project for your home,
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
