Photo courtesy of The price of a concrete slab pouring is $60 per square metre on average. This is an average that has been calculated based on the quotes from Service Seeking concreters and the projects they have sent their quotes for in 2017 and 2018. This is the price of the concreting work done, but it doesn’t […]
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Image by Martin Vorel in Libreshot What Are Mini Split Air Conditioners?
Mini split air conditioners are systems for home cooling and heating. They consist of two units: one indoor and one outdoor. The outdoor unit consists of the compressor and condenser, while the evaporator and the air control system are indoors. This type of cooling system is excellent for homes, houses and apartments because it allows […]
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There are three ways for a concrete to be named green concrete. One or more of these conditions need to apply: Using waste material as at least one of the components Having life cycle sustainability and high performance Not causing environmental destruction Is Concrete Eco-Friendly? Let’s first talk about the traditional concrete. Is it eco […]
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This depends on several factors. All of them are about your needs and the type of your room. There are several questions to answer before purchasing your air con: Do you rent or own your place? Do you have windows in your bedroom? How big is your bedroom? Is noise a concern for you? Do […]
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Concrete is one of the most commonly used material in the construction. Even though it has been around ever since the ancient times, laying a nice and solid concrete slab is still a skill that professionals do best. Being so widespread, concrete found its way into the households, as well. There are at least 6 […]
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Depending on different factors your air conditioner lasts from 12-20 years on average. The factors that will determine the lifespan of your air conditioner are: The quality of the air conditioning installation The quality of your air conditioner unit The way you have been using your unit The quality of the air conditioner maintenance As […]
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The price of air conditioner installation depends on your split system air conditioner price, as well as the price of the installation. For example, Harvey Norman air conditioners are priced from below $600 and up to almost $2600. Add $80 per hour as an average cost of air conditioning installation to this price. A/C Type […]
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tIf you are bored with the old gray concrete and you want your walkways, driveway or patio to shine, you can colour your concrete or add different finishes to it. Three ways to colour concrete are: Adding the pigment to the concrete mixture Adding the pigment over the wet, already poured concrete Painting over the […]
What Is a Split System Air Conditioner?
A split system air conditioner is a cooling and sometimes heating system that is split into two units. One of those units consists of a compressor and condenser. That unit is usually wall-mounted on the outside wall or placed somewhere on the ground beside the house. The other part of the split system air con […]
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The concreting only will cost you anywhere from $50 to $85 per square metre. This doesn’t include any additional finishes like polishing your concrete, colouring it or creating stencils on it. This is the price of the bare minimum concreting for your patio. A one-slab, square patio of 16 sqm will cost you anywhere around […]