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Busselton’s outdoor living area blind spot
Most Busselton people have a bit of a blind spot when they’re thinking of ways of making their outdoor living area more comfortable during winter. They consider adding a heating source, such as an electric or gas heater, but they don’t think about keeping the cold out...
Outdoor living area haves and have nots
With around half of Australia’s population currently in lockdown, our home is not only our sanctuary it’s practically our life. Which is why the gap between the outdoor living area haves and have nots has suddenly got much wider. Outdoor living area benefits shine...
Melbourne carport prevents a frosty reception
We rarely mix science into our blogs, but when it comes to the natural phenomenon called frost, we’ll make an exception to highlight why a Melbourne carport is a must during the cooler months. Firstly to the science. Frost is simply water vapour that’s become solid....
Sydney pergola tops tradition
How do you take a traditional pergola and add to it in a way that elevates it way above the original? There are perhaps several ways, but if you’re looking for a blueprint, look no further than the Sydney pergola pictured on this page. Before we take a closer look at...
A custom pergola in Launceston just the ticket
Custom Built Pergola Builders in Launceston Hobart If you’re thinking of building a new pergola for your Launceston home, you have essentially two choices. You can either get an off the shelf pergola that you can perhaps erect yourself or get someone else to erect for...
Six steps to the perfect Melbourne deck
If you’ve been doing your relaxing or entertaining on grass, sand, mud or pebbles, or your current outdoor living area is more shabby than chic, it’s time to think about getting some timber under your feet. Yes, that’s right, it’s time for a new Melbourne timber deck....
A new Stratco patio for your new Adelaide home
You’ve built a new home in the Adelaide area and just moved in. The excitement of the first day is palpable. The stunning new kitchen, gleaming new bathrooms and large family room that you’ve always wanted. And then you step outside and it looks like you’ve entered an...
Climate control for your Sydney North verandah
These days we’re all about climate control. We control the climate in our homes with heating and cooling and in our cars with climate control systems. So, why not control the climate inside your Sydney North verandah, with help from a very clever product. The product?...
Start planning for a new Melbourne patio now
With the warmer weather just around the corner, it’s time to start planning for your new Melbourne patio now! Okay, we know what you’re probably thinking. The weather has just turned cold and it’s four months or more before we’ll start to see warmer weather in...
Canberra outdoor blinds warm hearts and bodies
If you’ve lived in Canberra for long you’ll know that it can get colder here in winter than any other capital city in Australia, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get outside. Apart from putting on a beanie, scarf and thick coat to walk around Lake Burley Griffin, there...