Articles From Homebuilders.com.au feeds from homebuilders.com.au http://homebuilders.com.au/rss/ en-au OMG http://homebuilders.com.au/rss/ http://homebuilders.com.au/static/campfire/layouts/images/omg-logo-small.png Top Ten Design Trends for New Homes http://www.homebuilders.com.au/articles/top-ten-design-trends-for-new-homes/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST Top Ten Design Trends for New Homes Today’s new homes are exciting and different, and full of interesting arrangements that makes them unique from the average home.  Here are the top ten design trends for new homes: 1. Prefabricated homes include modular building materials to create bold new designs with lots of glass and steel. Also, prefabricated homes come in all shapes and sizes. 2. Re-u ... Today’s new homes are exciting and different, and full of interesting ar ... Modern Home versus Renovated Old Home http://www.homebuilders.com.au/articles/modern-home-vs-renovated-home/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST Modern Home versus Renovated Old Home There are lots of things to consider when choosing what is best for you and your family. Read along and find the pros and cons of modern houses and renovated old homes. Renovated Old Homes: Size – A renovated old home has a bigger property size as they used to build houses on larger lots. A home built in the 1950’s and the 1960’s has a typical living space of around 900 to 1,600 square ... There are lots of things to consider when choosing what is best for you and yo ... Home Insulation http://www.homebuilders.com.au/articles/home-insulation/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST Home Insulation Home insulation is the process of installing padding on the corners of your home as a means to reduce the costs of heating bills and other extra expenditures that aid in keeping you warm during the cold season. This is actually analogical to that of wearing a jumper whenever a person feels cold!Fiber glass, rock and slag wool are the commonly used materials in home insulation.Why resort to home insulation in the first place? You should c ... Home insulation is the process of installing padding on the corners of your ho ... Pest Control http://www.homebuilders.com.au/articles/pest-control/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST Pest Control Pests – as the term suggests – are classified as insects and other creatures that tend to contaminate and ruin the structures of homes and business establishments. They commonly come in bulk and they tend to build their own homes in certain areas where they are concealed from public view. Examples of pests are termites, rats, mosquitoes, and a whole lot more. Pest control is a process that deals with the eradication and prevention of the appearance of ... Pests – as the term suggests – are classified as insects and other ... Central Air Conditioning http://www.homebuilders.com.au/articles/central-air-conditioning/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST Central Air Conditioning The purpose of central air conditioning units is to create a desired temperature within the comforts of one’s own home. People need air conditioning for two obvious reasons:1.    To keep warm during the cold winter season2.    To cool them during those hot summer monthsHowever, it is not all the time that people merely need air conditioning during weather changes. There are times w ... The purpose of central air conditioning units is to create a desired temperatu ... Types of Timber Flooring http://www.homebuilders.com.au/articles/types-of-timber-flooring/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST Types of Timber Flooring Timber floors make a home more beautiful and these also add up to its selling point. These provide an elegant and modernized finish; which is why more and more people and house builders are making it a point to integrate its use for the overall look and feel of an establishment.These are available in a wide array of sizes, colors, and texture. One could easily choose a set that would suit his or her own preference in terms of interior desig ... Timber floors make a home more beautiful and these also add up to its selling ... Wallpaper Benefits http://www.homebuilders.com.au/articles/wallpaper-benefits/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST Wallpaper Benefits Wallpaper is an alternative to the traditional house paint. It has the power to transform the interiors of one’s home into a lively environment depending on his tastes and pursuits.One could easily choose from a wide variety of wallpapers. These enable one to create an environment at home that goes perfectly with the furnishings, lighting effects, and the surroundings as well. Of course, wallpapers can also be used in offices, shops, and th ... Wallpaper is an alternative to the traditional house paint. It has the power t ... O'Farrell's westies want more than shoe leather http://www.homebuilders.com.au/news/2011/4/1/ofarrells-westies-want-more-than-shoe-leather/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST news BOTH sides of NSW politics agree: the next four years will be a battle for the hearts and minds of those who the new Opposition Leader, John Robertson, calls "the little people".Unfortunately for Labor, the election result shows that - at least for the time being - they have decided they can be best looked after by the Liberals.The Premier, Barry O'Farrell, has announced he will be doing everything in his power to consolidate that belief. Since the election he has declared that the Lib ... BOTH sides of NSW politics agree: the next four years will be a battle for the hearts and minds of those who the new Opposition Leader, John Robertson, calls "the little people". Harris ready to rise again http://www.homebuilders.com.au/news/2011/4/1/harris-ready-to-rise-again/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST news Gold Coast has breathed life into Daniel Harris's career, writes Peter Hanlon. COREY Jones, latterly North Melbourne forward and now builder and boom Wycheproof-Narraport recruit, was hard at work up on the Murray River at Echuca on Wednesday. He reported that it was a beautiful day. Daniel Harris, whose AFL journey began and seemed to have ended with Jones at his side, was on the Gold Coast giving a media conference in the rain.But for the sliding doors of football, Harris might now be a landsc ... Gold Coast has breathed life into Daniel Harris's career, writes Peter Hanlon. Pleasant reminder of the virtue of balance http://www.homebuilders.com.au/news/2011/4/1/pleasant-reminder-of-the-virtue-of-balance/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST news SYDNEY SYMPHONYOpera House, March 30Reviewed by Peter McCallumTHE term "minimalist", as applied to John Adams's Harmonium, seems even more of a misnomer than the term "classical" to Beethoven's romantically vigorous Seventh Symphony.Minimalism in music usually describes the technique of hypnotic repetitions of a few simple ideas or chords, sometimes to the point of perversity (or even irritation). Although Adams based his style on the repetitive techniques, the rhythms are co ... SYDNEY SYMPHONY Opera House, March 30 GIG GUIDE http://www.homebuilders.com.au/news/2011/3/31/gig-guide/ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST news ROCKTODAYATLANTIS AWAITS; POLAROID PEOPLE: Cabbage Tree Hotel, Fairy MeadowDESTINY KARAOKE: Marlin Hotel, UlladullaHAV'N FUN KARAOKE: Australian Hotel, NowraHITSALIVE KARAOKE: Ocean Beach Hotel, ShellharbourJIMI: Lakeview Hotel, Oak FlatsMATT SCHLAM DUO: Five Islands Brewery, WollongongNORMIE ROWE: Batemans Bay Soldiers ClubRAOUL; ROZ CHIA: Ryan's Hotel, ThirroulSTUDIO LIVE-THE TRIP: Shoalhaven Entertainment CentreTHE HOLIDAYS; GOLD FIELDS: Wollongong UniBarWATUSSI: Heritage Hotel, BulliFRIDAYBA ... ROCK TODAY ATLANTIS AWAITS; POLAROID PEOPLE: Cabbage Tree Hotel, Fairy Meadow DESTINY KARAOKE: Marlin Hotel, Ulladulla YOUR LETTERS http://www.homebuilders.com.au/news/2011/3/30/your-letters/ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST news Beyond mediocrity, yesI HAD a letter published recently ("Tread warily, Knights" 9/3) raising concerns regarding Nathan Tinkler taking over the Knights.I wrote that letter to encourage all Knights members to carry out their own thorough due diligence. I have carried out mine and will be voting yes on Thursday night.I have reviewed all the financial information available, including the past few annual reports. I have concluded that the Tinkler offer is a very good deal for the Knights a ... Beyond mediocrity, yes I HAD a letter published recently ("Tread warily, Knights" 9/3) raising concerns regarding Nathan Tinkler taking over the Knights. Subcontractors lose out http://www.homebuilders.com.au/news/2011/3/29/subcontractors-lose-out/ Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST news SYDNEY building company Inscope Solutions left a trail of financial destruction for Newcastle subcontractors before going into liquidation last week.Contracted to build the government housing project in York Street, Teralba, Inscope Solutions got the units to lock-up stage before abandoning the site.The company was placed in the hands of administrators with debts totalling about $6.5 million, leaving unsecured creditors such as Jeff Pearce, from JJ Pearce Bricklaying, fuming."The government ... SYDNEY building company Inscope Solutions left a trail of financial destruction for Newcastle subcontractors before going into liquidation last week. Australians accused of 'highway robbery' http://www.homebuilders.com.au/news/2011/3/28/australians-accused-of-highway-robbery/ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST news AUSTRALIAN investors are being accused of highway robbery by motorists in Virginia, who blame the Macquarie Group for what they say are exorbitant road tolls.The complaints have been taken up by a member of Congress and Virginia's transport authorities, which have agreed to set up a local committee to look at ways of making the 22 kilometre Dulles Greenway "more user-friendly".But the prospect for lower tolls is poor. The road, one of the most expensive in the US, charges up to $US5.25 ... AUSTRALIAN investors are being accused of highway robbery by motorists in Virginia, who blame the Macquarie Group for what they say are exorbitant road tolls. US motorists rage against Macquarie toll http://www.homebuilders.com.au/news/2011/3/28/us-motorists-rage-against-macquarie-toll/ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST news Drivers are avoiding the Australian-run Dulles Greenway in Virginia amid anger over its high costs, writes Simon Mann in Washington. Australian investors are being accused of highway robbery by motorists in Virginia who blame Macquarie Group for what they say are exorbitant road tolls.The complaints have been taken up by a member of the US Congress and Virginia's transport authorities who have agreed to set up a committee to look at ways of making the 22-kilometre Dulles Greenway "more user ... Drivers are avoiding the Australian-run Dulles Greenway in Virginia amid anger over its high costs, writes Simon Mann in Washington. Secret Agent http://www.homebuilders.com.au/news/2011/3/27/secret-agent/ Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST news Close to the actionRegular grand prix racegoers may notice the historical and former heritage-protected Avalon mansion, near the 13th turn at the bottom of Albert Park Lake, has just been demolished.Built in 1903, and on a massive 2323-square-metre block at 70 Queens Road, Avalon was designed by prominent architect William Pitt, who also designed the Princess Theatre and Olderfleet buildings, in town, and the Denton Hat Mill building in Abbotsford.Avalon was one of the few mansions dotted within ... Close to the action Let the little terrors go wild http://www.homebuilders.com.au/news/2011/3/27/let-the-little-terrors-go-wild/ Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST news Animal encounters could be just the thing to tame your pack, writes Jason Mountney. If there's one thing kids can be relied upon to find interesting, it's animals.From the scary to the friendly, they're usually only too happy to get up close and personal with our furry, scaly and feathered friends. And these holidays, that's exactly what they can do at a range of venues across the city and state."For the holidays, we've got additional animal encounters such as dingo walks and farmyard feedi ... Animal encounters could be just the thing to tame your pack, writes Jason Mountney. Building them clean, green http://www.homebuilders.com.au/news/2011/3/26/building-them-clean-green/ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST news SUSTAINABILITY is becoming increasingly important and the emphasis is on working towards a cleaner and greener environment.Landcom has partnered with Clarendon Homes to build three eco-living display homes in Sydney's north-west.The homes have innovative sustainability concepts and designs.Featured are materials and products that should reduce the environmental impact of a project home while integrating best practice design principles.- The Benchmark Home will show how a typical BASIX-compliant ... SUSTAINABILITY is becoming increasingly important and the emphasis is on working towards a cleaner and greener environment. Authority on building http://www.homebuilders.com.au/news/2011/3/26/authority-on-building/ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST news WHETHER you are building a dream home, renovating or simply refurbishing, the Housing Industry Authority's Home Ideas Centre in the Steel River Estate at Mayfield is packed with inspiration.The centre's first expo for 2011 will be held on Saturday, April 2.There will be free seminars ranging from advice on installing flooring, to using cladding on a new or existing home and the use of energy-efficient lighting.Numerous opportunities will be available to learn about design principles to ensure th ... WHETHER you are building a dream home, renovating or simply refurbishing, the Housing Industry Authority's Home Ideas Centre in the Steel River Estate at Mayfield is packed with inspiration. Click into place http://www.homebuilders.com.au/news/2011/3/26/click-into-place/ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST news Builders are using online forums to showcase designs, writes Sue Green. WEBSITES, blogs and online forums are not just for keeping in touch with friends and sharing photos. They are such a part of life that building companies are using them to help customers make choices, track problems and address them promptly.The use of new media ranges from Metricon's Studio M — a vast amount of information not only about the company's own products and those of its suppliers ... Builders are using online forums to showcase designs, writes Sue Green.