Harrowsmith

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We’ve used plastic fence posts at our place, and I like them a lot. Even the legendary longevity of cedar won’t stop rot from attacking wooden fence posts and bringing them down quicker than you think. The problem is especially bad at ground level, w

This Old House

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Q When I lift a framed wall up into position, with the help of some buddies, how do I make sure it ends up plumb and straight? —RICHARD VOLPE, SOUTHBURY, CT A Plumb and straight are the goals for almost every wall-framing project. That’s why I always

Better Homes and Gardens Australia

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Whether it’s at the back, the front or a bit on the side, your porch or verandah may become a neglected space because it’s small. But you can turn it into a place where you’ll want to hang out by coming up with a creative arrangement of hanging pots.

HomeStyle

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If, on your next beachside break, you happen upon a young girl set up at a table outside a big white bus who offers to braid your hair, it’s probably Summer Sterne. The seven-year-old likes to channel her entrepreneurial spirit while her parents, Ren

Houses

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An ethereal moon-like lamp, chairs inspired by the French Riviera and sculptural fireplaces – this suite of outdoor products beckons us outside to bask in the welcome warmth that comes with spring. Find more residential products: selector.com and pr

Kitchen Garden

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■ POLY THEME: This cold frame was made by stapling polythene to a wooden frame. It may be basic, but it works. ■ EASY DOES IT: Two plastic raised beds are repurposed as temporary frames. Old full-height windows serve as the lids. ■ SOLID RESULT: Bric

Poolside Showcase

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Pool designed by: Summertime Pools Pool built by: Summertime Pools Heating: Sunbather solar Cleaning: Davey robotic cleaner Filtration: Dual cartridge filters Coping: Bluestone Lighting: Two-colour PAL2000 LEDs Decking: DecoDeck aluminium decking sys

Old House Journal

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Not everyone appreciates the utility (and Steampunk beauty) of vintage cast-iron steam radiators. But even if you hate them, there are better ways to go. Remember that when the radiators were put in, the builder or plumber calculated heat requirement

Period Living

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Choose your site carefully – think about the views of your garden from the hut, as well as the views of the hut from your home. Also consider what time of day you will use the hut most. When will it be in shade, when will it get the sun? If the hut i

Grand Designs Australia

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What would you prefer on your wall — a heating and cooling unit or an artwork? No need to choose between them. Cinier’s fan coil unit, Greenor, means you can cut the cake and eat it in style. The designer two-pipe wall-mounted unit is ultra-quiet at

Outdoor Rooms

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The appeal of a firepit is undeniable. The flicker of the flames is mesmerising, the ambience it creates is cosy, and the heat it provides makes spending time outside when the weather is chilly a pleasant proposition. As a firepit is often the centre

Poolside

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When it comes to the design of your pool there are three vital components that spring to mind: safety, fun and style. And for all of these, Everton has you covered. With the Everton Core-Drill Mini Post System you can protect your pool with frameless

This Old House

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Q I’m hanging new kitchen cabinets over old plastered concrete-block walls. How should I fasten them to the walls? My over-the-range microwave is heavy!—BUD GORDON, SIOUX CITY, IA A I can’t think of a stronger or easier way to hang upper cabinets tha

Style At Home

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Soak.com stocks frameless shower panels (from £87.99), all treated with an EasyClean finish that repels water to reduce cleaning time and prevent staining. Frontline’s Black Grid walk-in shower panels feature a digitally integrated grid pattern for t

Poolside

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The Pool Enclosure Company (TPEC) has outdone itself again with the innovative design of the latest addition to its range: the OMEGA model. The first of its type in Australia and the world, TPEC has catered to all pool owners’ needs while maintaining

Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly

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Methven has created the ultimate personalised shower experience with its award-winning Tūroa design. Powered by VJET™ patent pending shower technology, the sleek stainless-steel design is intended to meet all your showering needs. A slider on the han

Style At Home

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Panelling and walls in Railings modern emulsion, £49.95 for 2.5ltr; fire surround in Sulking Room Pink modern emulsion, £49.95 for 2.5ltr, both Farrow & Ball at B&Q. Wall in Banana Leaf Mono, £17 a roll, I Love Wallpaper. Busca Silver flat mirror til

Homes & Antiques

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More than just a means to keep warm, the campfire conjures images of toasting marshmallows, storytelling and stargazing. As far as autumn goes, it doesn’t get much more idyllic. To recreate the experience at home, a firebowl is an easy alternative an

Go: Drive & Camp

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UniPod Toy Haulers builds ‘caravans’ with which you can also carry your big toys. The caravans, therefore, have room to load your motorbike, for example, and once offloaded, that’s space for abed. The BushPod XL is such a model, but Brandon Hardie ex

Your Home

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‘Bamboo is the smart choice for a sustainable floor. It’s got it all – sleek elegant looks, incredible durability and unbeatable eco-credentials. The strand weaving process creates a board with all the character of a traditional hardwood, but crafted

Poolside

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Quartzon pool interiors are made from a high-density mix of quartz, fine sands and UV-resistant stone, highlighted by a reflective aggregate called Starfleck, which provides a stunning sparkle aesthetic that reflects both the sun and moon. Additional

Your Home

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‘A level-access tray fitted flush to the floor eliminates the need to step up into the shower, and provides a seamless and sleek finish to the enclosure that creates that spa-like look. Opt for textured surfaces, such as our Truestone shower trays, f

Surfer

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The New Mick Fanning Lite Signature traction pad is Mick Fanning’s go-to pad when weight matters. Constructed with ultra-lightweight, thermo-molded EVA with dotted texture upon the Square-Loc traction pattern for extra grip. Contrast colors popping o

BuildHome Victoria

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The Central Coast region of NSW is about to embark on a period of growth, with plans in the pipeline for a new business and retail hub — Warnervale Town Centre. The NSW Government has predicted that by 2031 the Central Coast will have an additional 1

Caravan World

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There are many caravans that lay claim being offroaders, yet when it comes to the tough stuff, owners can be left feeling misled. The Titanium Southern Star ATX, however, is definitely hardcore and can be talked about as being in the same league as t

Australian Motorcyclist

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SOUNDS LIKE RUSSELL could need a new pair of undies from the number of ‘chicanes’ he’s encountered. We can only provide him with a T-shirt and backpack from the amazing folk at Nelson-Rigg. Check out the entire range at nelsonrigg.com.au . Send me yo

HomeStyle

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How easy on the eye is Stockholm-based Massproductions’ Bit side table? They believe that when you design smart, usable furniture, you don’t need flamboyant gestures, and like to make things multifunctional. This creation can work as an occasional ta

Poolside

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When it comes to the design of your pool there are three vital components that spring to mind: safety, fun and style. And for all of these, Everton has you covered. With the Everton Core-Drill Mini Post System you can protect your pool with frameless

Poolside

Lecture de 2 min

These days, award-winning pools need to be more than just beautiful. Although this featured design by FreeStyle Pools won the 2014 MBA Excellence in Pools award for Traditional or Geometric Concrete pool over $100k, it is so much more. Built for a bu

Grand Designs Australia

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a flexible, durable and affordable alternative to marble and stone finishes, QuantumSix+ porcelain sheets from WK Quantum Quartz are light, versatile and strong with extraordinary aesthetic appeal. QuantumSix+ porcelain sheets feature all the beauty