Expo Gizmos
Check out some great gizmos and gadgets from the very first Our House Expo. At our very first Our House Expo, we viewed an incredible range of useful appliances. Here we take a look at some of the best on offer. The LauraStar ironing system is a ... [... more]
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Bathroom fan
Here is an exhaust fan for the bathroom that won't add to your electricity bill We look at the installation of the Enviro fan for use in bathrooms. It is a ceiling exhaust fan, driven by water which moves through the system when the tap is turned ... [... more]
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Hinge-Setting Device
A new Australian invention makes hanging a door fast and simple. Hanging a door can be a difficult task. However, a new Australian invention called the Hinge-Setting Device has made the job much easier. The inventor, David Bakker, claims that you ... [... more]
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Warmth from the floor
Underfloor heating is ideal for warming up a cold bathroom floor. Devimat is a new, super-thin underfloor heating system that can be installed on just about any clean solid floor, including floorboards and old tiles. It can therefore be installed ... [... 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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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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30 Seconds
You don't want to miss this new product that gets rid of algae, moss and mildew from footpaths and driveways. The product, called 30 Seconds, is easily applied and then cleaned off with a standard garden hose. This new product comes in two forms, ... [... more]
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It's OK Cleaning Products
Linda Edwards and her daughter Simone operate a Gold Coast company called "Capture It". Linda has come up with her own line of cleaning products, with the brand name "It's OK". Her products are Australian made, naturally based and are [... more]
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Safety glass
A cheap yet efficient alternative to replacing glass windows and doors with safety glass. By law, glass in the home must comply with current Australian Standard Guidelines. Ordinary annealed glass installed before the introduction of standards is ... [... more]
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Snow domes
Quirky fad or kitsch icon? We take a look at the makers and collectors of these captivating plastic bubbles. Everywhere we see snow domes on sale, whether they depict exotic locations, the Jenolan Caves or a Tasmanian devil, they always catch ... [... more]
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Screwless Brackets
These "screwless brackets" allow you to hang plants, lanterns and shelving off your brick walls without damaging or marking them. They even allow you to move your plants easily from one side of the house to the other to follow the sun, as the .. [... more]
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