Roman Blinds voted most popular
The results are in! A 2015 survey of Melbourne adults aged 18 to 80 has ranked roman blinds as the favourite window covering for your home. More than 36% of those surveyed ranked the smooth luxurious blinds as their favourite. Reasons for the pick included high level UV protection, fits into a range of room styles, easy to use, has a smooth comforting feel about it, and is easily fitted to the window frame. […]
Low Doc Loans Crucial For Self Employed
Borrowing money is an important part of our lives, and without it, the majority of people would find it hard to function on a day to day basis. Mortgages allow us to buy our dream home, credit cards help us pay for that overseas trip, and no-deposit options from retailers allow us to purchase that 60 inch LED tv in time for Christmas! But when it comes to loans, having a strong credit history and solid paperwork can be very important. Lenders have tightened their requirements, especially after the craziness of the global financial crisis a few years ago. This [...]
A Plumbing Emergency Needs Quick Action
We've all experienced it before. A pipe has sprung a leak and it spraying water everywhere, which is spreading across the floor and messing up the place. We put a couple of saucepans down to try and catch some of the water, but in reality we need it fixed...and fast! An emergency plumber is a saviour in our time of leaky need, and finding one who will come to us quickly, any time of the day or night is not an easy task. Whether it's a leaky pipe, dripping tap, blocked toilet, dishwasher flooding or anything else, a reputable plumber [...]
Artificial Turf Will Reduce Your Garden Maintenance
People who live in apartments will tell you that one of the benefits is not having to worry about gardening. We as a society are become busier....working longer hours, spending more time commuting thanks to increased traffic congestion, going out more thanks to social media keeping us in the loop better, the list goes on. So it's no surprise that we lack the energy, or time, to do lots of work around the house. A garden can be a masterpiece for many homeowners but to others, it can be another chore generator. Mowing the lawn is regularly listed as one [...]
Starting Surfing Just Got Easier
Surfing is a very popular pastime in Australia, with some amazing places to catch a wave, especially along the Eastern coastline. In Victoria, Torquay and other coastal towns along the great ocean road are renowned for their surf, and even down Mornington Peninsula as far as Portsea, the waves are certainly worth chasing. Getting in to surfing can be a difficult thing to do though. Getting a board and other equipment can seem daunting to the uneducated, and finding a surf school that is both close by, and suitable for your specific needs, can be just as tough. Surf teacher [...]
Reptile Parties have an educational spin
Kids today are spending more and more time on their computers playing games and chatting online and less time exercising and stimulating their brains. Parents find it difficult to organise a hobby or sport for their children to get involved with and many can't find the time. Similarly, when it comes to organising a birthday party, adults are generally uninnovative, and take their child and party guests to the movies, or bowling. So when a company pops up that can give children a unique experience that will both interest them and stimulate their grey matter, parents need to take notice! [...]
Architects With a Green Approach
Melbourne architects have been at the forefront of environmental design for quite some time, responding to the urban fabric of the city which demands "green" buildings. Understanding how the suns movements can be utilised by verandahs, pergolas, eaves and courtyards, to design homes that not only look great, but deliver cooling and heating strategies for the owners is crucial in today's society. Both residential and commercial projects rank high on their agenda, with extensive factors considered such as cost planning, sustainability, bushfire design, heritage matters, and of course heating and cooling. Georgiev Partnerships - A family run practice in Kew [...]
A Cafe With A Sensational Cup
Coffee, it sustains life as we know it. What better place to revive your inner-self but at Black Salt Café with a cup of sensational coffee, in a wonderfully fresh atmosphere? Melbourne's newest cutting edge Bentleigh café is the place to be. Melbourne Restaurateur Paul Pavlou, brings together his dream of combining everything to make life fantastic; great food; great stories and 'prepared with extra loving' coffee. Black Salt Café ultimately can be what you want it to be. It's a place to meet and hang out, a place to read the paper over a cup of spectacular coffee and [...]
Home Builders That Are True Blue
With more and more things being made overseas and services getting outsourced to India and Bangladesh, Australian's are appreciating Australian-made options a lot more. The customer service in Australia is miles above compared to its third world counterparts. And the quality of the products and services are a lot better Down Under. This is never more evident than with a select group of quality Melbourne-based builders specialising in custom designed new homes, as well as renovations and extensions. Peter White Constructions - New home builders based in Williamstown but providing services all over the Western suburbs. Focusing on full homes, [...]