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An extraordinary Brisbane carport
If you live in the southern suburbs of Brisbane and you’re looking to design and build a carport that’s more extraordinary than ordinary, then let us introduce you to a person who will make your day. Before the introduction, however, let us explain what we mean by an...
Turn the heat down in Busselton with outdoor blinds
With summer only a week or so from officially beginning, the temperature is only going to go one way from now until March or April next year, and that’s up. So does this mean you should stay inside as much as possible by the air conditioning? No way. Embrace the heat...
Host the perfect BBQ on your Adelaide verandah
With summer just around the corner, the entertainment and party season is about to hit full swing. And what better way to host a party or invite guests around for a casual get-together than a BBQ? With a little planning and preparation, your next event won’t just be a...
Perk up your health in a Melbourne pergola
Perk up your health in a Melbourne pergola Here at Outside Concepts we don’t need an excuse to get into our pergolas more often, but if you do, here’s some advice that may motivate you. Getting outside more is good for your physical and mental health. That’s...
Brisbane patio perfection
With summer, Christmas and the January school holidays fast approaching, there’s never a better time to start planning for a new patio for your Brisbane home. To make sure the planning, design and building process is more smooth than stressful, take a look at our top...
Outdoor living in Melbourne is a smart investment
Here’s a tip from Outside Concepts that on the surface may surprise you. The tip: If you’re considering selling your Melbourne home in the next couple of years, or even in the next few months, now is the perfect time to install a new outdoor living area. You may be...
On the tiles with a new Sydney carport
Compare the pair of Sydney carport images on this page. They’re both designed to essentially do the same thing – protect the homeowners’ cars and the homeowners themselves. They both feature tiled roofs. And they were both built by the same team – Outside Concepts...
Which wood for your timber deck in Melbourne
Which wood would we use for our Melbourne timber deck? One question we get asked quite a bit at Outside Concepts is which is the best timber to use if you are building a new deck or replacing a worn out deck. It’s a good question and perhaps not one with an easy...
Outdoor living and blinds a lockdown imperative in Canberra
With the ACT’s lockdown stretching on and on, suddenly us Canberrans are finding out first-hand just how restrictive a lockdown can be. Many of us are also discovering just how important it is to have access to a good outdoor living area, one fitted with quality...
Slip into your new Stratco patio
You probably don’t know it, but Outside Concepts and Stratco Patios have quite a bit in common. For starters, the Stratco name is synonymous with quality home improvements, just like ours. And, like Outside Concepts, Stratco made their start in Adelaide before...