When having a new home built, you may not think much of the framing materials and may simply accept whatever choice your homebuilder suggests. However, there are some reasons to consider a steel frame versus a standard stick built or wooden frame for your home. Note a few questions you might have about such a home and some factors to consider, so you know if it's the right choice for your new home.
When working with a builder or new home designer, you may want to think about how to utilize every possible space for storage. Many areas of a home that could be used for storage are simply wasted or underutilized, simply because this storage was not included in a home's original design, and homeowners may find it a challenge to add these items after the home is built. Note a few tips for adding storage into your new home design without compromising the overall style of the home.
When it comes to window treatments for any room of your home, you want to think seriously about your choices before you shop, as these items can either add to the look of the space or make it seem drab and dull. While blinds, shutters, shades and other such choices all have their advantages, there are times when curtains can be the best choice. Note a few considerations to keep in mind so you know the best option for every room of your home and when to choose curtains versus any other window treatment.
Most homes are not intrinsically dangerous places. However, when you are expecting a baby to come on the scene it is the perfect time to start making your home ready for the addition of a little one. This might mean just redecorating a spare bedroom as a nursery, but you should also take the time to make your home toddler-proof and fully safe. Before you know it, your baby will be running around and sticking their nose into places you might prefer they didn't.
The older a property is, the more likely it is to suffer from poor insulation. Keeping your hot air trapped in the winter months while allowing aeration in summer is a fine balance and not always easily achieved if you reside in an older house. However, modern techniques can be used to improve the insulating qualities of even Australia's most historic dwellings.
1. Loose Fill Your External Walls
By using a material such as cellulose to fill the gaps between your home's external and internal walls, the loss of heat through them becomes vastly diminished.
