Practical guides on looking after and restoring older Sydney homes. No jargon, just what we have learned doing the work.
The decorative iron lace on a terrace is one of its best features. Here is how it is cleaned up and brought back without losing the detail.
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What rising damp actually is, how to spot it, and why the fix has to deal with the cause rather than the surface.
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A simple guide to picking colours that suit the age of your home, so the finished result looks right for its era and its street.
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Older homes were built with breathable materials for a reason. Here is why that matters when it comes to render, mortar and paint.
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The early warning signs that an old Sydney home needs repair work, and why it pays to deal with them sooner rather than later.
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