How to Create a Modern Outdoor Kitchen
An outdoor kitchen is more than just a barbie and an Esky. Today’s outdoor kitchen comes complete with gas, electricity and running water. Creating your
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Wood or Steel for Your Backyard?
When you talk about the merits of wood vs. steel in construction, there are two opposing camps, both claiming superior benefits. But while both materials
How to Protect Your Windows from the Sun’s Heat
Uncontrolled sunshine through windows will not only fade your carpets and furnishings and make for uncomfortable living conditions, but will also have a huge impact
Reviewing the Energy Efficiency of Your Home
Energy efficiency is about using less energy to do the same job, and there are several areas around your home where you can save energy
Upgrading Your Outdoor Area in a Strata Titled Property
If you own your own home and want to give your backyard a facelift, all you need is the motivation, time and materials. If you
Historical Building Techniques Influencing Green Design
Contrary to popular belief, many historical buildings were constructed with sustainable living in mind. The Industrial Revolution led to a huge increase in energy consumption
A Short History of Outdoor Dining
Outdoor dining means different things to different people. To a European, it means ‘al fresco’ sidewalk dining under a brightly-coloured canvas awning. To an English
The World’s Most Amazing Outdoor Entertaining Areas
Outdoor entertaining is a popular pastime. The addition of decking, shade awnings, a barbecue and jacuzzi can transform any backyard into an outdoor oasis. Add
6 Things to Remember When Entertaining Guests
When hosting an event at your home, there is a lot to keep in mind. Whether buying food and drinks in the lead-up or ensuring
Top 4 Essential Sun Protection Tips
Everybody (well, except for vampires) enjoys soaking up the sun. Summer weather is great for hitting the beach, relaxing by the pool or simply kicking
4 Ways to Make Summer More Bearable
Here’s the thing about summer in Australia: it gets hot. Real hot. Uncomfortably, unpleasantly, and sometimes even unbearably… hot. Sure, we spend the entire winter
6 Benefits of Installing Awnings Around your Home
It can be easy to equate awnings with old school rusty contraptions that block the windows at Grandma’s old house. But since it’s humble beginnings
Blinds, Awnings and Cross-Ventilation: How to Halve Your Energy Bills
With energy bills predicted to rise and an ever-increasing focus on ways in which we can reduce the size of our ecological footprints, we’re all
All About Retractable Awnings
Retractable awnings are used in external situations where climate, sun and the local environment require them. They’re also extremely useful designer features for commercial buildings.
Style and External Awnings
External awnings haven’t always been synonymous with style. Some might think of them as rusty, unusable eyesores on old-fashioned houses. However, there have been great