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Make a splash with a cool cabana and elevate your summer
It’s that time of year! The warm spring sun is starting to peek through the clouds, and it’s the perfect time to start thinking about enhancing your outdoor living space. If you’re a pool owner (or planning on becoming one this summer) you’ve probably dreamed of creating the ultimate poolside…
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The ultimate guide to the perfect prefabricated backyard building
So, you need (or simply want) more space, and you’ve decided to achieve it with a prefabricated, modular garden room, studio, cabana, cabin, or pod? Call it what you will, first off, congratulations on making a smart building choice! You’re among the many Australians who have recognised that this…
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Barn home plans? The NCC 2022 changes are coming
Important alert The National Construction Code, (NCC), which governs building requirements across Australia, has been making big news lately. This is because major changes are coming into effect from 1 October 2024 aimed at achieving Australia’s target of net zero emissions by 2050. Plus, our population is aging. The changes…
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5 unique Melwoods for when your backyard is ‘Australia’
Country, coast or city, there’s a Melwood for every backyard Sometimes your backyard is the great Australian countryside. And when it comes to our Melwood range of garden rooms, there are no rules! So, if you’ve ever dreamed of a peaceful weekender nestled among gum trees or a stylish studio…
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How much value does a garden room add?
Is a garden room a good investment? A garden room is a detached outbuilding often designed to extend functional indoor living space into the backyard. So, if you’re considering investing in a prefab garden room, it’s probably because you’re looking to add room and value to your life. However, you’re…
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A granny flat alternative, the detached studio revolution
Australia’s housing crisis is a stark reality. As the population increases, property prices and rental costs continue to rise steeply across the country, and the need for affordable housing solutions has never been greater. Soaring property prices and rental shortages are making it increasingly difficult for many Australians to achieve…