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Cost of Granny Flats, Pergolas, & Other Home Improvements
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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,

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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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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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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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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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How to clean your deck, the eco-friendly way

How to Clean your Deck: Sustainable Deck-Cleaning Solutions for Sydney’s Decks   At first glance a deck may come across as a fairly basic structure, but your outdoor entertainment areas require regular maintenance in order for them to last the test of time. After months of weather damage, impact from foot

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Top 5 Winter Plants to Grow in Sydney

Bring outdoor areas to life… Summer is well and truly over in Sydney – the temperature has dropped and as a result, it’s much harder to get out of the bed in the morning. However, on days when you’re in no rush to go anywhere, it’s quite pleasant to sit

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8 Ways to Winter Proof Your Timber Deck

Just because Sydney’s heading into its cooler months doesn’t mean you have to deny yourself of your outdoor entertainment area. Here are a few tips for decorating and looking after your timber deck for winter that we’re looking forward to implementing (and enjoying!) over the next few months.   Clean

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Home and Garden Blogs You Cant Live Without
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5 Home and Garden Blogs You Can’t Live Without

Helping you make the most of your deck and yard Wanting to zest up your home and garden but don’t know where to begin? Read up on Wizard Home Improvement’s favourite leaders in the field. From gardening in small spaces to modern landscape designing, we’ve got your needs covered. 500m2

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