Really Useful Things for Your Home (That you may never have thought of) – The Slow Cooker
I promised myself that I would never get one, that I wouldn’t succumb to feeding the family the same brown stews every night. But then I relented, and now I am crazy about my slow cooker. There is a very 70s feel to the idea of using a slow cooker, but as the nights get colder, a warm, delicious meal ready for you at the end of the day is hard to resist. A slow cooker allows to you prepare your meal early in the day and at a very low temperature, cooks through the day. Safe and energy efficient they are a very handy kitchen appliance. Read more…
Lighting 101: Guide to Great Lighting Design
Designing a stunning lighting scheme for your home doesn’t have to be difficult. Follow a few simple guidelines and you can have a beautifully lit and welcoming home.
To begin with, there are five basic types of lighting, get these right and you are on your way to great lighting. Read more…
Timber Flooring: Making the Grade
What timber flooring is best for your home?
Now that you have chosen your flooring type, then comes the fun bit – what will it look like – think about which species, colour and grain type do you want?
The best advice is to simply go out and have a look. You really can’t get a feel for a timber without seeing it. There are so many possibilities and choices- Australian hardwood, imported timbers, cream, brown or red toned wood… For the most part this will come down to what you like and what your budget is. However, understanding the different grades and hardness scale will let you make more of an informed decision. Read more…
Timber Flooring: A Walkthrough
Choosing the perfect timber flooring for your home
Of all the decisions we make when building or renovating a home, one of the more important is what type of flooring to choose. From carpet, tiles, concrete and timber, the options, considerations and choices can seem endless. The best option for your family and home depends on a range of things including children, pets, mobility, comfort, personal preference…
If you have already decided on the warmth and natural feel of timber, your decisions don’t simply stop there: many different types of timber flooring are commonly available and they come with a vast array of timber species to choose from, each one has a different look or finish, plus specific care and maintenance requirements… Selecting the type of timber floor that is right for you and your home requires careful consideration. Read more…
Really Useful Items For Your Home (That you may never have thought of) – The Bidet
The bidet is a plumbing fixture generally used to wash and clean yourself after using the toilet. However, their design means that they can also be used for other things such as washing your feet. Although hugely popular in Europe, and throughout the world, they tend not to be a regular fixture in Australian homes.
Ironically, the ultimate in toileting hygiene and cleanliness was invented in France, the country where it isn’t strange to find those dreaded squat toilets in some tourist areas. Read more…
Visit us at the Brisbane Home Show
Have you visited us at the Brisbane Home Show yet?
Come and talk to us at the Home Show. Our professional consultants are there to answer all of your questions and have some great advice for you to consider when planning a home rennovation, extension or granny flat. Not only that, but we have some great Home Show Specials (supported by RT Edwards) – including a stunning Bosch appliance package and a quality split system air conditioning unit each worth up to $2500*. Not to mention our “Win a Tradie for a Day” Facebook competition.
So if you are thinking about more space for your family, we’d love to see you at the Home Show, we’re there until Sunday 11 March.
Brisbane Home Show March 3-11 2012 RNA Showgrounds.
*Conditions Apply
Lifestyle Granny Flats Brisbane and your Independent Living – Testimonial
Lynda found the support of Total Lifestyle Builders and Lifestyle Granny Flats Brisbane invaluable when considering her new living arrangements. Working with Lynda and her daughter to make sure a granny flat would fit before buying a new Brisbane property was just the beginning of a relationship that has helped Lynda settle into her new home. Lynda is very happy with the new independent lifestyle that her new granny flat gives her while gaining the support and security of having her daughter close by.
Watch this heartwarming testimonial to see how Lifestyle Granny Flats helped Lynda and how they can help you too.
Latest Courier Mail Editorial
Our latest Courier Mail Editorial focusses on the Olson family and their new granny flat – designed and built by our Lifestyle Granny Flats division.
Extended Family Care
When the Olsons decided to move in with their daughter’s family, a solution to the lack of space needed to be found. A Granny Flat was the perfect answer, allowing the Olsons to remain close to their family while retaining their independence and respecting the privacy of both families. They had seen the quality of work by Total Lifestyle Builders in neighborhood extensions and after some research contacted Lifestyle to begin planning their new Granny Flat.
Guiding the Olsons through every step of the process, Lifestyle Granny Flats’ architect-led design and construction team made sure that every aspect was organised and completed to the highest standard. Peace of mind was very important to the Olsons, but luckily, from initial designs, 3D walkthroughs of the proposed granny flat, council approvals and documentation through to final construction, the team at Lifestyle Granny Flats ensured that the Olsons had complete control over the build, right down to an all-encompassing fixed-price contract.
The resultant brick veneer granny flat extension to the family house has given Mr & Mrs Olson a modern, stylish home. The design by Lifestyle Granny Flats provides the best of both worlds – they keep their privacy while having the security of being close to their family, as Mr Olsen explains, “…we are now able to spend our remaining life knowing we are comfortable being close to our daughter and two grandchildren, and they will be here to help and support us during our senior years.”
Lifestyle Granny Flats is a division of Total Lifestyle Builders specialising in remodeling and extending homes to meet the changing needs of families. With expertise in the design and construction of high-quality, value-for-money solutions, their work includes free-standing granny flats, on-ground extensions and second-level extensions. Whatever your home extension needs, contact us on (07) 3367 8222 or visit their website at www.lifestylegrannyflats.com.au
Introducing Improved Glazing
Total Lifestyle Builders is committed to saving energy and building environmentally-sustainable homes. We recommend the use of “improved glazing” in our home extensions as it will improve your comfort in all seasons and reduce your power bill:
- Cooler in summer
- Warmer in winter
- Reduces energy costs
- Low reflection
Improved glazing is different to ordinary clear glazing because it stops a large proportion of the sun’s direct heat from coming through the window.
The Low-E coating on the glass gives it better insulating properties by filtering the sun’s shortwave radiation (which cuts down on the amount of solar heat gain in your home). Improved glazing also has a neutral appearance (unlike tinted glass) that allows high levels of natural lighting to come through the glass.
Fitting improved glazing in our homes will eventually become a standard requirement for all Australian homes. At Total Lifestyle Builders we can provide expert advice on where to fit improved glazing in your home.
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