About Me

Turning a House into a Home

Welcome to my blog! My name is Fredrick. I live in Sydney, Australia, in my lovely home. When I moved into this place a couple of years ago, it wasn't a home, it was a house. When I saw this place, I knew it was for me. It is located right on the beach and has spectacular views. However, when I moved in, I knew something wasn't right. I called in a contractor and began working on turning my new house into a home. I had one wall knocked down so there was more space, I had the walls painted and new windows installed. I then demolished the old garage and constructed a sunroom. I learnt an awful lot during this work and so I decided to start this blog.

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4 Insider Tips For Selecting Ideal Interior Plantation Shutters

Posted on 15 July 2022

Your home is where you come back to relax and spend time with your family, knowing that you're safe and sheltered. Therefore, it's imperative to take all the necessary measures to ensure the comfort of your home and its immediate surroundings. If you're contemplating installing interior plantation shutters for your windows, there are various things to consider. Therefore, here are some tips to help you make the selection process effortless and less challenging for your plantation shutters. [Read More]

What Is The Difference Between Vacuum And Hydro Excavation?

Posted on 12 May 2022

If you want to use non-destructive digging on a job site then you have to decide whether to use a vacuum or hydro procedure. While both these excavation techniques work in the same basic way, they do have some differences. It's important to choose the right technique for your job. How do these types of non-destructive digging work? Which one will work best for your job? What Is Vacuum Excavation? [Read More]

Interesting Facts You Ever Wanted to Know about Directional Drilling

Posted on 16 March 2022

Directional drilling describes any boring design that is not in a straight line. Basically, most boreholes are designed to go straight to the water table. Directional drilling deviates to avoid previous stuck pipes or any geological formations, then returns to the original path. However, most people have not adopted this method of drilling, especially in the home setting. The techniques involved in the process have been employed for many decades. In addition, technological improvements have played a role in improving operations involving turns, underground distances and angles. [Read More]

How To Tell If Your Refrigeration Unit Is Failing And Needs Urgent Repairs

Posted on 27 December 2021

One of the most valuable appliances in your home is the refrigerator. It helps store food at optimal temperatures and prevents potential spoiling by stalling the growth of dangerous bacteria. However, like any other appliance, your fridge can break down, forcing you to repair or replace the entire unit.  Thus, it's imperative to pay extra attention to various signs to help you know whether the refrigeration unit is failing and in need of urgent repairs before a total shutdown. [Read More]