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Articles About Building a House – Advantages and Disadvantages

Deciding whether you should build a new home or just buy an existing one is difficult. Building a house offers many big advantages, but so does buying an existing one; If you choose to build a house, you must make a decision about the details of the house and you can see it taking shape. That is something very interesting. On the other hand, if you choose to buy an existing home, you will save yourself from the difficult decisions you have to make when building a house. To help you decide, I have listed the advantages and disadvantages of building a house to guide you if building is right for you.

Building a house gives you control over everything. One big advantage is that you get control of everything. You are the owner and you pay the builder to build the type of home you have in mind.

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Robert Hadiwidjaja by — January 31, 2020 in Better Home Products
Eco Friendly Insulation Materials

Insulating your home is becoming an essential process with the rising cost of energy. When you are a paying so much to heat your home it is daft to allow this heat to escape. If you take just loft insulation then the potential annual savings from installing the current recommended insulation is around GBP 145 per year. It wont take long to recover the cost of the installation with these kinds of annual savings.

There are number different insulation materials available it can be confusing. What are the best types to go for, and do some the eco insulation material perform as well?

Environmentally friendly materials

Thermafleece

This is formed from sheep’s wool. Over the past few years it has become more popular. This has fuelled by the green / organic movement of the late 2000’s. Programmes like Grand Designs have helped to show how this type of product can … Read the rest >>>>

Robert Hadiwidjaja by — November 4, 2019 in Garden Design Ideas
Asian Decor Differences

When one hears references to Asian decor this typically is meant to imply the use of Japanese or Chinese themes. These two ways to decorate your home vary. Japanese decorating is usually very calming and minimalist. Chinese decor on the other hand is very drastic and dramatic. If you would like to achieve either of these looks keep reading. Below you will find tips to help you fulfill your dream in an inexpensive and simple way.

Chinese goes to complete the opposite extreme. Their decorating uses many bright colors, especially red. This color is consider to be lucky in the Chinese culture.. Even wood is often painted the color red. Dark woods often used are as well because of the contrast they offer. Other color schemes are possible for Chinese décor. Typically these involve the use of yellow and blue. No matter what color scheme you choose remember to pick … Read the rest >>>>

Robert Hadiwidjaja by — September 26, 2019 in Better Home Products
DIY – How to Trim Tree Branches Yourself

Most homeowners are confident they are giving their trees the best care to thrive and stay healthy. Water, fertilizer, and mulch right on schedule.

However, tree branch trimming can be very intimidating to the average person. While big pruning tasks should be left to the professionals, pruning small trees and branches is perfectly safe and manageable for the average person.

First, know when DIY tree trimming is appropriate, and when it’s not. If you want to prune a small tree that has lightweight branches, go for it. However, think twice about pruning a tree that’s near a power line, large branches overhanging your roof, or if the branches are too heavy for you to easily handle.

If you’ve decided to go ahead, just start with a little DIY tree branch trimming. First, you’ll need to understand the parts of the tree and branch. The branch collar is the enlarged area … Read the rest >>>>

Robert Hadiwidjaja by — July 22, 2019 in Garden Design Ideas

Sustainable building materials are more than just reused or recycled materials. The energy consumed during harvesting, transporting and processing of the material should decide if it is truly sustainable. Local materials are commonly considered sustainable due to its huge reduction of energy needed to transport them.

What Are Sustainable Building Materials?
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Price also plays a major role in considering a material sustainable. However, the most important consideration is the health and environmental impact of these materials.

Using sustainable materials promote a cleaner, healthier and better home and there are many benefits to designing spaces using sustainable products. Sustainable building materials are adobe, straw, cork, bamboo and clay. They have low emission rates and possess energy conservation qualities. These materials are all-natural and can be used to build greener homes. Recycled materials include granite, steel or polyurethane.

The adobe for instance, can be used to construct all types of buildings. There is very little … Read the rest >>>>

Robert Hadiwidjaja by — July 10, 2019 in Home Decorators