For most people who are considering renovating or building a new home, the cost of getting the project designed and built are their two main considerations.
But if your goal is to live in the property long term, then other factors need to be considered, not the least of which is the cost of upkeep and the running of your home.
For example, choosing a timber exterior might seem like a good idea initially, but painting the exterior of your home can be an expensive process, and one that needs to be factored in over the time that you will be living in your home. (more…)
You may or may not have heard, but as of the 1st of May 2010, all new houses, townhouses and unit built in Queensland must achieve a 6 star energy rating.
Prevention is better than cure, which is why regular home maintenance is so important. This applies to everything from the top of your house to the bottom – from the roof that shelters you to the stumps that support the building. 
When we construct houses and other buildings, we take steps to protect them from dampness. In spite of this, buildings are often affected by water and dampness, and we end up having to take further action to stop the damaging effects this moisture has.
