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. […]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

The hot weather has hit Melbourne and people are rushing out to buy new air-con units and fans. Others lucky enough to have a swimming pool are jumping into their water-filled holes in the backyards and escaping the sudden high temperatures with a nice cooling off. But what if you own a pool and don't want it anymore? You can't simply throw it out. Luckily there is a solution. Reverse Pools is a family run company that will remove pools and spas from your home. They have successfully converted swimming pools into underground water tanks, and recreated the space in [...]

With Christmas only weeks away, the holiday season is about to start. Celebrations will occur both at bars around the city and at homes in the suburbs. With Christmas parties there will always be alcohol and with alcohol and partying comes mess. Cleaning up your carpets after a big event is something that people love to avoid. Especially during summer when you would much prefer to be down at the beach, enjoying the amazing weather. Hiring a company to clean your carpets professionally can be a good idea, and it doesn't have to be expensive. Murphys are a Carpet Cleaning [...]