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Plantation Shutters Room by Room: Bedrooms, Bathrooms and More
Plantation shutters suit almost every room, but each room asks something different of them. Here is how to get bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, living areas and street facing windows right.
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What Are the Best Blinds for Large Windows and Sliding Doors?
Big glass brings in the view, and the glare and heat with it. Here are the best blinds for large windows and sliding doors in Lake Macquarie homes, plus what works on small windows.
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What Are the Best Blinds for a Nursery or Baby Room in Newcastle?
A nursery needs a dark room for day naps, no loose cords and a steady temperature. Here is how to choose blinds for a baby room in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
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Folding Arm, Drop Arm or Side Channel? Awning Types Explained
Awning names can be confusing. Here is what folding arm, drop arm, auto-lock arm, spring operated, side channel and lock down awnings actually mean, and which one suits your home around Lake Macquarie.
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Blinds, Shutters or Curtains: Which Is Right for Each Room?
Blinds, shutters and curtains each suit different rooms. Here is a practical room by room guide for Newcastle and Lake Macquarie homes, from bedrooms to west-facing living areas.
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How Much Do Plantation Shutters Cost in Newcastle?
Plantation shutter prices vary a lot from one home to the next. Here is what actually drives the cost in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie, and how to get a real figure for your windows.
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Getting Your Alfresco Ready for Summer: A Newcastle Checklist
Summer in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie means long evenings outside, if your alfresco is set up for it. Run through this seven point checklist in spring so it is ready when the heat arrives.
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Motorised vs Manual Zip Screens: Which Is Right for You?
Spring, crank or motor? Here is how the three ways to run a zip screen compare on ease, cost, reliability and storms, and which suits your patio.
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Best Outdoor Blinds for Lakeside Homes in Lake Macquarie
Wind off the water, western sun and damp air put lakeside outdoor blinds through more than most. Here is what works best on Lake Macquarie patios and balconies.
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Do Outdoor Blinds Stop Rain? What to Know Before You Buy
Outdoor blinds can keep most rain off your patio, but not every type does it the same way. Here is what actually keeps water out, and what to ask before you buy.
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How Much Do Zip Screens Cost in Newcastle? What Changes the Price
Zip screen prices depend on your openings, not a price list. Here are the five things that move the price, a rough market guide, and how to get a figure you can rely on.
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Zip Screens vs Cafe Blinds: Which Suits a Newcastle Alfresco?
Zip screens and cafe blinds both close in an alfresco, but they handle wind, sun and privacy very differently. Here is how they compare for Newcastle and Lake Macquarie homes.
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