As a homeowner, you might find that you enjoy hosting your friends and family at home. When hosting guests, there’s nothing more important than ensuring that they have a comfortable space to enjoy themselves to the fullest. In Australia, we are blessed with great weather. What better way to take advantage of that than by … Continue reading Nurturing Friendships Around Your Outdoor Kitchen

Do you live in an inner-city area? Does your home have a tiny rooftop, yard, or balcony? With a bit of creativity, you can use every bit of space to mitigate the claustrophobic effect of a stark city backdrop and high buildings surrounding your home and turn your tiny outdoor space into a lovely sanctuary to enjoy with family and friends.

In Australia, and particularly Melbourne, you will find many variations of sleeper walls. A sleeper wall is typically used as a retaining wall to hold up a volume of earth or soil. From gardens to parks, and public facilities, you’ll find these structures everywhere.

Pavers can make or break the look of any outdoor space. The first time you lay your pavers is magical because it completely transforms your landscape. But over time, weather, dust and humidity tend to ruin the visual appeal of pavers.

Gardening is soothing, and it rewards you with a beautiful landscape, a natural corner you can relax in, and recharge your batteries. If you love the idea of a beautiful garden next to your home, read on.

Retaining walls are structures with both functional and aesthetic value. In this article, we will provide you with the basic knowledge you should have before building a retaining wall. 

The journey of building or renovating a home’s exterior involves a lot of decisions. The most fun part of it is choosing the finishing details. Pier caps are protective details on your gate pillars and walls that can give your home’s exterior a stylish look, increasing your curb appeal. There are many options when choosing the right … Continue reading How to Choose Pier Caps for Your Home

Pouring concrete used to be the standard for driveways, but that is no longer the case these days. Pavers, or paving stones, are a trending design choice. Additionally, pavers give easy access in case of repairs that require drilling or digging underneath and prevent a noticeable patch-up job afterward. Pavers come in a variety of … Continue reading What Kind of Pavers Should You Choose for Your Driveway?

Your patio is one of the standout features of your property and keeping it clean should be part of your regular lawn maintenance. Making sure that your patio stones or pavers are in good condition can extend the life of your patio and make your landscaping investment stretch a few extra years.

He huffed and he puffed but he couldn’t blow the house down. The subject of children’s tales and the foundation of some of the world’s most prestigious structures – bricks have been a trusted building material for ages. Standing the test of time and weathering the elements, these relatively simple blocks have proven to be one of the most reliable construction allies. From churches to patios, bricks are one of the most reliable building blocks.