If you enjoy outdoor living, you should consider paving some of your external areas, particularly the patio and the walkways. This will extend your useable external space, and you will have a new area for entertaining. In addition, this improvement project will enhance the appeal of your home and even increase the total property value. There are different suitable materials which you can utilise for your paving project. However, you will get maximum durability and aesthetics by selecting pavers.…
Soakwells are required by law in some Australian states to prevent the damage caused to property and public roadways by flash flooding and sudden, torrential downpours. If the concrete cover that seals the soakwell pipe is damaged, leaves and other debris can get into the soakwell, blocking it and causing excess water to overflow, rather than being carried safely away. This could mean that your garden is flooded every time there’s a storm and excess run-off could find its way into the foundations of your home, causing serious structural damage.…
One of the greatest benefits of living in Australia is that you get to enjoy abundant sunshine most of the year. However, this sunny climate also comes with a downside: an increased occurrence of drought. With water shortages, keeping your yard lush and green can prove to be expensive. The good news is that you can take measures to deal with the water restrictions through landscaping. Here are some of the different landscaping trends that you can opt for that would help your household with water conservation.…
