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What To Do If Your Home Is In Danger Of Being Hit By Bushfire

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If your home is in a bushfire prone area, then you should already know to give special consideration to fire safety. Bushfires must be taken seriously as they can take away everything that belongs to you in one fell swoop.

Just recently, a bushfire that blazed in New South Wales, wreaked havoc across the small community of Uarbry. According to The Guardian, 12 out of its 19 homes were destroyed by the fire and it even claimed the historic Tongy Station which was worth around $20 million.

With that in mind, here are a set of strategies before, during and after bushfire.

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Australia’s Most Forgotten Retirement Asset?

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Have you ever thought about how much money you need for retirement?

According to an article by News.com.au, the MLC Quarterly Australian Behaviour report/survey suggests that you need about $818,000 in savings and investments to retire.

If you are one of those people who already have more than this amount, then good for you. But for those who are worried that they cannot possibly come up with that kind of money, you might be surprised to find out that there is one retirement asset you might have overlooked – at least according to news.com.au…

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What Most People Fail To Consider Before Buying An Old House

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When looking for a home, a lot of house hunters are considering the idea of purchasing an older home.

There are many reasons to get a house with a lot of history. For example, older homes tend to have sturdier construction, handcrafted sections, as well as a classy old world charm.

However, there are also some factors that house purchasers should be wary of. These structures can come with their own set of problems that potential buyers should expect.

Here are the top items that many people fail to consider when buying an old house.

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7 Insane Home Building Materials That Have Actually Been Used

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crazy-home building materialsBricks and mortar, wood and stone, steel and concrete – these all seem like the logical choices for home building materials in most houses. But who says you can’t veer away from these tried-and-tested materials and create a house that uniquely your own?

In different parts of the world, people are becoming more and more creative with their house design by incorporating home building materials that can either be ingenious (i.e. recycled soda bottles) or downright bizarre (i.e. a house made of corn).

Since we always appreciate the marriage of creativity and function, here are seven houses that used crazy home building materials:

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3 Essential Home Designer Qualities You Should Look Out For

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Good home designers have the technical knowledge, tools and ideas to create a lovely house for just about anyone. Great designers, on the other hand, offer much more than that.

For one, great home designers have a greater understanding of the world around them and seek out potential solutions even before any real problem could arise. Superb designers know how to share their ideas and make them real.

Here are three essential home designer qualities you should be looking for:

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20 Resources To Look For Your Next Home Renovation Inspiration

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The Internet is teeming with resources on how you can design a beautiful and functional home. These days, Google is your friend if you want to find some home renovation inspiration.

But where do you begin? Scouring through millions of search results can be time-consuming, so here’s my curated list of home design websites and apps to help you renovate your home:

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Helpful House Building Lessons From People Who Have Been There

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House building is no mean feat. Every home owner who has ever attempted to build his or her from scratch has gone through quite an ordeal – from choosing the right home designer to hiring a trustworthy builder to choosing the right paint colour.

Designing and constructing a home is a complex and long-term project. There are plenty of lessons to be learnt. I could talk for days about them from the perspective of a professional home designer. But as a present or future home owner, you might like to hear from another group of experts – home owners who have just completed their own homes.

Here are some helpful house building lessons learned by happy new Australian home owners who have kindly shared some of their key tips and tricks with us all.

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3 Emerging Home Design Trends To Watch Out For

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It is often misconstrued that seasonal changes influence home design trends, but for me, it is an art that has been developed over decades.

There are home design trends that will be outdated over time, yet there are also new concepts that will influence and inspire future living spaces. It is responding to shifts in social and environmental structures, resulting to an art form, that is both expected and surprising.

There are several new home design trends, but here are some of the best ones you should watch out for:

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