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Creating an outdoor living area in Melbourne in a small space
Here’s news that we’re sure you won’t find surprising if you live in Melbourne – the average size of our backyards is getting smaller. Now, here’s some news that might surprise – you can still have an excellent outdoor living area even if the space you have is small....
Open up your options with a flat roof covered patio in Brisbane
One of the big trends in outdoor living, when it comes to patios, is the flat roof structure. It goes so well with the modern and contemporary homes that are going up in their hundreds in the Brisbane area and sits just as well against many older homes. If you’re...
Cutting through the Sydney patio red tape
If you’re considering building a patio for your Sydney home, it pays to start planning well before you want the new structure in place. Not because building the patio will take long, but because council planning can be a challenging to navigate for many people....
Outdoor blinds a Busselton essential in summer
What are the essentials of a summer in Busselton? A visit to our world famous jetty, a swim at Busselton beach, ice cream, lots of fluids and don’t forget to slip, slop, slap. Plus, there’s another essential that doesn’t require you to leave your home, because it is...
Elevate your Adelaide home with a stunning timber deck
If you’re considering building a new outdoor space for your Adelaide home, a key question you’ll need to answer is what material to use for the flooring. There are a lot of options, including pavers and tiles, but none are more stunning or versatile than a timber...
Building a verandah as Aussie as it comes
Verandahs are as Australian as a kangaroo or a meat pie (Certainly more Aussie than a Holden!) and it may also be one of the most practical investments you can make in your home. A verandah in Melbourne will give you years of use A well-designed and built verandah...
Bigger Melbourne carport pays big dividends
Steel Flat Roof Carport Installation in Melbourne's Western Suburbs If you had a t-shirt that was too small, you’d go out and buy another one. And that’s exactly the approach that clients in the Melbourne western suburbs took with their carport. Their old...
Celebrating in your Geelong verandah
While not everyone in Geelong barracks for the AFL Cats, there are a lot that do. So, there’s been a lot of celebrating going on in the city of late. And what better place to celebrate than in your Geelong verandah… Unless of course you don’t have one! If your home...
Staying safe in your Adelaide pergola
With winter finally over and better weather on the horizon, more and more Adelaide people will be getting out into their pergolas for relaxation and entertainment opportunities. To make sure you can do so with safety, our Outside Concepts has compiled these important...
Building a timber deck in a bushfire prone region of Adelaide
If you’re considering building a new timber deck for your Adelaide home, where you live can play a big part. If you live in the inner-city, virtually anything goes – as long as you comply with your local council’s requirements. While if you live in our leafy surrounds...