5 Ways to Use Built-In Shelves to Make a Room Feel Larger

Posted on: 12 September 2017

Built-in bookshelves look beautiful, and they can also affect how the room looks overall. If you're working with a residential carpenter to put built-in bookshelves in your home, there are a range of ideas that you may want to consider. If you want the shelves to make the room look bigger, here are some ideas to consider. 1. Opt for Light Colours Light colours always help to make spaces larger. Light bounces off of light colours, and that helps create the appearance of extra space.
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How a Trenchless Drilling Service Can Save You Money & Time

Posted on: 31 August 2017

If you want to install a pipe or a cable how do you do it? Do you dig a long trench, place the pipe into it and then fill the hole in? That approach works well for short distances if there are no obstacles in the way of the trench. What do you do if there are mature trees in the way? Perhaps there is a large concreted area in the path of your trench?
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Creating a House Design with a Period Home Theme

Posted on: 31 August 2017

There's no denying that period properties come with lots of charm, but it isn't always easy to find one. If you're about to renovate your home or you're struck on the idea of building one from the ground up, there are things to consider before starting your period property theme. Consider the era you want to reflect If you're aiming for consistency and an overall impressive finish, you'll need to give careful consideration to the era you want to reflect.
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4 Facts You Need to Know About Building Design

Posted on: 31 August 2017

If you are thinking about designing a residential or commercial property, you may be wondering what you need to know before you get started. As you begin looking at designs and interviewing professionals to help you, you may want to know the following facts. Take a look. 1. Building Designers Aren't Necessarily Architects In Australia, the phrase "building designer" simply refers to someone who designs buildings. That individual or business is not necessarily a licensed architect, but the exact qualifications for building designers varies from area to area.
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