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Finding the Prefect Type of Flooring

Hello! Welcome to my blog, friend! My name is Christopher and I am just your typical middle aged man who is looking to build his dream home so he can retire. My wife and I took another step towards this goal when we purchased an old house on the outskirts of Perth. It is a lovely place but it needs quite a few jobs completing. The biggest job was repairing the floor. The existing floor was cracked and uneven. I didn't have a clue but the contractor was very helpful and explained all of the different options I had and gave me some great floor maintenance tips.

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Why a Homeowner Should Never Install Their Own Timber Flooring

Posted on May 17, 2017

Today's homeowners often try to manage as many DIY jobs around the house as they can, using online videos as a guide and renting whatever tools they may need. This can be a good money-saving solution in many cases, but there are certain jobs that should always be left to the pros, no matter the videos you follow or tools at your disposal; installing timber floors is one such job. Note why this is and why you should always hire a professional installer for this job. [Read More]

Don't Overlook These Factors When Choosing Timber Floors For Your Home

Posted on May 16, 2017

Timber floors can instantly give a home an updated and stylish look, and these floors are usually more durable and more hygienic than carpeting; they also work well with any decor, from modern to very traditional. When you are ready to choose timber floors for your home, note a few factors that many homeowners overlook so you can ensure you get the right species, colour, and style for your home. [Read More]

Reasons to Install Carpet Tiles in Your Kids' Playroom

Posted on May 16, 2017

If you have children, you may be concerned about them hurting themselves when playing due to hard falls. As such, most parents will opt to install carpeting in their playroom to provide cushioning for their kids. However, regular broadloom carpeting may prove difficult to maintain, considering how children can be extremely messy. If you would like a convenient solution, you should opt for carpet tiles. As the name implies, this type of carpeting is made up of many tiles of carpet that are assembled together on the floor. [Read More]

3 Tips for Improving In-home Access for Mobility Impairment

Posted on October 18, 2016

Many Australian homes are designed on a single storey which means that they are usually suitable for adaptation for mobility impaired people. If you need to make your home more suited to the needs of someone who uses a wheelchair, or who has another sort of mobility impairment, then certain measures are advisable to keep the whole of the home fully accessible. Even less severe mobility impairments can cause problems for people who live in homes which have not been adapted at all. [Read More]