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Being ‘Green’ Adds Value

By Danielle King on 23 Sep 2015 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Creating an efficient, sustainable home will add value to your biggest asset! Research has identified that across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria there is an average 33% increment in the sale price of houses which had specific sustainability-related features. Find out more in this interesting article from Green Moves Australia. ...

Draft Proofing Your Home This Winter

By Danielle King on 13 Jun 2015 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Draft proofing your home can potentially save you 25% on heating and cooling costs. Green Moves Australia share tips and point out how you can make real savings with draft proofing and also reveal rebates you may be eligible for in some States with the Australian Government. ...

CSIRO Study Proves Green Homes Save Money and Energy

By Danielle King on 20 Mar 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Not many have noticed that the CSIRO issued a Five-Star Energy Efficiency report in December 2013. CSIRO was commissioned to assess if the new standard was achieving its goals. The study reviewed 414 houses across three climate zones over a winter and summer period, specifically in Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane ...

Five Green Building Myths – Busted!

By Danielle King on 14 Mar 2014 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Having efficient homes is not about living in a mud hut in a paddock! It’s about being smart with your choices, efficient with your resources and protecting the future of your best asset. There are many myths about creating a green home, and we think it’s about time some of those myths were busted. So here goes ...

Funky Fans for a Cool Summer

By Danielle King on 24 Dec 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Preparing for a hot summer means dusting off those fans and getting the shading ready. This is a great time for checking out the latest in fan technology, and there’s something to fit every situation. You'll find a large collection available these days, from the basic fans of 20 years ago to the very latest energy efficient models ...

Sustainable Kitchen Materials

By Danielle King on 29 Aug 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Sustainability is the big buzzword these days as more and more people become environmentally conscious. But how does this apply to renovating your home and the types of materials you should consider using? We take a close look at the materials to consider when renovating your kitchen ...

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