Uni-Pier
The Uni-Pier support system is very useful for building on uneven or sloping sites. Traditionally, brick or timber piers have been the standard system to use when building the sub-floor support structure of your suspended floor. The advantages of ... [... more]
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Seashell awning
The Seashell awning, an Australian innovation, is now available with some unique features including a magnetic and automatically retracting system. Made from high quality waterproof sail material, the awning replaces the need for unsightly poles ... [... more]
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Snug snow chalet
A chalet on the ski fields needs snow-friendly features to make it liveable in the winter months. It must withstand high winds and freezing conditions. Hotham House, on the ski fields at Mt Hotham in Victoria, is built from western red cedar, ... [... more]
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Power Products
A remote-controlled switch that allows you to operate almost any electrical appliance in the house. Simply plug the remote-control switch into a power point, then plug in the appliance. The remote control is battery-operated and has an indicator ... [... more]
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Dobbie house
This environmentally-friendly home really stands out from the crowd. When the Dobbie family built their house at Green Point Estate near Lake Macquarie, they had two things in mind. Complementing the rural setting and environmental conditions ... [... more]
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Computer Paint Makeover
Many people find it difficult to visualise how a finished colour scheme will look. A new computer program developed by Australian-owned paint manufacturer Haymes, provides the home decorator with an easy and affordable solution. The CD-ROM allows ... [... more]
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Slick Brick
The slick brick makes building faster, easier and cheaper than you'd probably expect. The times are changing in the world of building and the new demands of homeowners, developers, architects and designers have resulted in the production of Slick ... [... more]
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3D Home Design
There is an amazing array of home design computer programs on the market aimed at everyone from the handyperson to the industrial architect. We've found one that can be used by absolutely anyone. Expert Software has created a draw-your-own ... [... more]
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Kitchen Gadgets
This tiny grater looks more like a novelty gift than a useful kitchen item, but it is very useful for grating ginger, garlic and herbs. It retails for $3.95 and is available from CPS Homewares. A Hoffritz stainless steel crusher provides a good ... [... more]
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Washing Machine Factory
Our House visits the factory of renowned white-goods manufacturer Fisher & Paykel, in Auckland, New Zealand. Washing machines, in line with all other white goods, have gone through some amazing changes over the years. Double-drawer dishwashers ... [... more]
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