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Structure

Many elements of structure make up the home, including doors, floors, walls, roofs, foundations and windows. This handy guide helps explain all these elements and more.

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What the cracks in your walls are trying to tell you

Did you know that cracking walls and uneven floors in homes are usually symptoms of a deeper, structural problem? For home owners, regardless of where...
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Hottest trends for keeping cool this summer: Colour and control

Colour and control will be top of mind for outdoor window coverings this summer, according to the Luxaflex Window Fashions experts. “Maximising living space...
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How to paint a garage door

Repainting a garage door is a great way to update the look of a house and prolong the life of the door. To ensure...
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Types of garage doors

There are various garage doors to select from, including variations on style, operating mechanisms, and materials. Choose the right type for your home. A functioning...
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Sectional garage doors

Sectional doors are made of large, horizontal panels that open by lifting up and moving into space below the ceiling. They come in a...
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Coved ceilings

      What is a coved ceiling? This is one of those phrases that seems a little unnecessary. A coved ceiling is simply a ceiling that has...
Types of floors

Types of floors

When you talk about types of floors, you're talking about a few different things. For a start - what sort of subfloor or foundations...
Engineered stone floor tiles

Engineered stone tiles

Engineered stone tiles are a tough, low maintenance type of tile that can be made to look like most types of natural stone.     Engineered stone...
Natural stone tiles

Natural stone tiles

As the name suggests, natural stone tiles are tiles that are cut from stone (of the ‘natural’ variety). The word ‘natural’ is used to...
Rectified tiles

Rectified tiles vs. non-rectified tiles: what’s the difference?

Rectified tiles cost a little more, but they offer a completely different look and style to non-rectified tiles. Find out more about the differences...
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