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Current at: 04 August 2008
European Style
The latest looks in kitchens and bathrooms from Europe often provide inspiration for Australian trends.
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Current at: 04 August 2008
Ideas and Innovation
Walls and floors provide stability and insulation from noise and temperature extremes, and a blank canvas for homeowners to make their mark.
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Current at: 04 August 2008
Through The Looking Glass
Windows and doors can impact greatly on a home’s energy efficiency. Windows alone can account for more heat gain or loss than any other element in the building fabric. They also affect light, ventilation, noise control and security.
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Current at: 01 August 2008
Adaptable Housing - Future Proofing
The average age of Australians is increasing. This means the age composition of Australia’s population will change considerably in coming years. The population aged 65 years and over is projected to increase from 2.6 million in 2004 to up to nine million by 2051 (ABS Projection, June 2006) and more than half the population will be 50 years or over. The implications for housing needs are considerable.
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Current at: 24 June 2008
New Products on the Market
Keep abreast of the latest tools and products available on the market to help get the job done with outstanding results
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Current at: 30 October 2008
State Government water rebates
The state and territory governments all provide some additional rebates for water conservation. These are mainly focused on rainwater tanks, toilets, showers and tapware. There are a number rebates for home audits to help you find out what you can do to improve the performance of your home.
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Current at: 30 October 2008
State Government energy rebates
The state and territory governments all provide some additional rebates for energy conservation. These are mainly focused on solar hot water, energy audit and insulation. There are a number rebates for home audits to help you find out what you can do to improve the performance of your home.
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Current at: 30 October 2008
GreenSmart Display Village in Forde
On display and the GreenSmart Display Village in Forde you can view 16 GreenSmart Accredited Display Homes.
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Current at: 25 September 2008
A Perfect Pitch
It’s not easy to keep an eye on the global market when you’re trying to run a small-to-medium business, but these days it is becoming increasingly important in order to remain relevant. Many customers do have the time to research products and trends in the industry and, as a result, are becoming more knowledgeable and more demanding of their suppliers.
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Current at: 25 September 2008
A Place For Everything
Drawers and drawer systems are becoming increasingly popular: they’re quiet, well-organised and efficient. They offer a more efficient storage solution, increased convenience and accessibility, and new technology.
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Current at: 25 September 2008
Create a 'new' home with a colour change
Maybe you would like to make changes to your home but don’t have the money or the inclination to undergo a major renovation. One quick and relatively inexpensive way of affecting a transformation is through a new colour scheme.
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Current at: 23 September 2008
Sliding glass walls for the best of both worlds
Have the best of both worlds through the installation of glass sliding walls which still allow uninterrupted views when closed and have configurations to suit any arrangement, from the dining room to the home theatre.
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Current at: 18 September 2008
Super Bathroom is your home health studio
Sixty years ago a sizeable proportion of Australian homes still had outside toilets? Moving the loo inside was at the cutting edge of bathroom design in and since then bathrooms have been the greyhounds of home design.
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Current at: 17 September 2008
Woombye Street, Meridan Plains -Coastland Builders
The duplexes at 13 Woombye Street, Meridan Plains are designed to fit into the environment in which they are built.
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Current at: 11 September 2008
Webster Built - GreenSmart House, Dodges Ferry
This HIA GreenSmart® accredited house at 6a Carlton Beach Road, Dodges Ferry by Webster Built incorporates a range of GreenSmart principles including both energy and water saving initiatives.
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