Image: Baxter Homes Do rising energy costs and global warming get you hot and bothered? Well, you’re going to love our cool natural ventilation solutions. Going natural is not only a better choice for our planet than air conditioners, it’s absolutely free, and it makes keeping your home ..

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Is it possible to have a home that is naturally well-lit and ventilated, and makes the most of the local climate to maintain a consistent temperature all year round? If you’re lucky enough to be building a new home, the answer is yes! Climate-sensible building technologies such as Pass ..

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It’s often said that Australians live in the outdoors, but for many of us, outdoor entertaining is only possible if we skip down to the local park or head off to the beach. Thankfully, with modern resources making renovating more affordable, there are more ways than ever to create your very ..

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Former winner of The Block (with his brother Shannon) and DIY demon Simon Vos is bringing a slice of California to his home at Coffs Harbour. Being a plumber by trade and DIY king, Simon will be taking on most of the work himself - learning everything from how to make his own bath to pouring ..

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Make an Impressive Entrance As the old saying goes, “you only have one chance to create a first impression”, and your front entry really is the first impression your visitors have of your home. In fact, it is the first, and the last thing you see when you pass through the front door, so it pay ..

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Bring the outside in all year round Building your new home or renovating according to Biophilic design principles can turn an ordinary house into an elegant showpiece and improve your quality of life. Imagine a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows framing a stunning panoramic view. It may b ..

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By design, louvre windows (http://www.wideline.com.au/products/louvre-windows) are the most efficient window option available when it comes to making the most of breezes and natural ventilation. Wideline has just released a brand new standard in louvre windows, the Ascend40 which combi ..

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The aluminium sliding window (http://www.wideline.com.au/products/sliding-windows) is an absolute classic. Easy to use and maintain. And easy to install, when you know how. Having first correctly measured (/a-wider-view/how-to-correctly-measure-a-window) the window opening before ordering, y ..

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Invite in more light with a void or lightwell One of the most exciting concepts in house design today is Daylighting. It’s all about bringing an abundance of natural light into your home, to lift the spirits, and create a more comfortable, healthier living environment. Considering  ..

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Many people love the romance a heritage home. But if renovating an old home can be daunting, imagine trying to build one from scratch. One intrepid couple took the plunge and created their own piece of Aussie history right in the heart of Old Bowral. Home owner builders Jo & Cra ..

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