GlassNow - fleet of mobile vehicles provide emergency glass repair
Did you know that GlassNow has over 10 vehicles on the road, which we use to service the greater SE QLD? These work Utes are customised as a mobile factory, allowing us to carry and cut most glass onsite at your home or office. This means we…
Simon Says its as easy as 1,2,3
Are you looking to save your time and resources when sourcing glazing service’s in Brisbane.
We offer the best 24hr/7day Brisbane glass replacement service specifically designed to support Brisbane schools, while providing the highest quality…
All About Squeaky Shower Doors and How To Fix Them
There is nothing more annoying than a squeaky door.
Especially when you are trying to keep the noise down.
The old saying goes – ‘The squeaky wheel gets the oil’, yet even though it may be driving us crazy every time we hear it,…
Kitchen Trends for 2014
Our kitchens are the heart beat of our homes and the design of kitchens is always advancing. So what is hot in 2014?
Buying smart: with the economy being slow we need to buy for longevity. So neutral finishes are a big trend this season…
Top Ten Tips for taking advantage of Smart Technology in your home
Everywhere we look we can find the use of smart technology; in our cell phones, tablets and now in our homes.
How can you get the most from the smart technology available to you now in your home? Follow our ‘Top Ten Tips’ to discover…
How to Save Money on your Electricity Bill in the Summer
We all want to save costs when we can and by following our top tips you can reduce your electricity bill during the hot summer months.
Using air conditioning units increases our energy bills, so lower costs by ensuring that your air conditioning…
How to make all white all right in your home
Many of us get intimidated by the idea of using white as a decorating colour, thinking that it will be too severe, too cold or too difficult to maintain, but actually all white is a great choice for a cozy, family home.
Follow our top…
Want to live on the beach? Here’s what you need to know before you buy
Many of us dream of living on the beach, waking up to the sound of the waves and being able to take a walk or swim whenever we choose.
But if we don’t pay attention to some important details our dream can quickly become a nightmare.
…
Why should you consider designing your own home?
There are many benefits to designing your own home, the foremost being that you get a living space that meets your family’s exact needs.
But what other benefits are there to creating your own space?
You get exactly what you need…
Top Tips to Make Your Old Kitchen New
We all know that the kitchen is the heart of every home and if your kitchen is feeling a little frayed around the edges our top tips can help you give a burst of new energy to the heart of your family home.
Change out of date, worn…
The World’s Most Awesome Swimming Pools
We all enjoy swimming in a beautiful pool, and the following are pools that are worth travelling to experience!
The Library, Koh Samui, Thailand
This spectacularly coloured pool is lined with mosaic tiles of blood red, orange and yellow.…
How to Get Rid of Termite In Your House
The Great Northern Termite, the most aggressive termites known to mankind, was not known to be found south of the Tropic of Capricorn but they have been positively identified in a fast growing colony on the Gold Coast, causing home owners concern…
Made-to measure glass pet doors for the discerning owner
Now you can forget all those late night or early morning toilet runs in all weather, which is even worse when it’s raining -- when all you want is a steaming hot cup of tea and some breakfast -- especially when time is of the essence. The…
How to Service your Patio Doors with ease
The great Australian way of life is living outdoors with the comfort and ease of indoor domesticity? And the best way to achieve this is with a modern or classic patio doors that seamlessly bridge your living areas with your veranda or garden.…
How to select windows and doors to suit your home
When choosing windows and doors for a building, it’s not just what you like or what you can afford that counts… There are many other indicators that need to be considered.
First of all there’s the crucial question of where the block…
How to add value to your home using ‘curb appeal’
‘Curb appeal’ you might ask what is that? Certainly, this glass afficionada had to stop and think for more than just a moment, but then the penny dropped and realisation dawned that ‘curb appeal’ is what can be seen and appreciated at…
Home Improvement Tips for Summer
Our home is probably the biggest purchase we will ever make and it is important for home owners to protect that investment with careful home maintenance.
Over the summer is the perfect time to check our home for needed maintenance and repairs.
Consider…
Choosing the Right Kitchen Island
No matter how well designed a kitchen is one thing we all crave is more counter space. And with a kitchen island we can have just that. No matter the size or design of your kitchen there is an island that will meet your needs.
Here is our…
Energy Efficient Windows
Windows add light and character to our homes, yet they can also create a huge drain on energy if they are not carefully selected and installed.
Installing energy efficient glazing is the best answer and will repay the initial outlay over…
Ten of the Most Unusual Houses in the World
One of the most memorable moments in all of our lives is moving into our own home. And while some people are restrained in their choice by finance, location or availability, others can let their imaginations run wild.
Here are the homes that…
World’s Narrowest House
As of 2012 Polish Architect, Jakub Szczesny, can lay claim to being the designer and owner of the world’s narrowest house.
At just 122 cms at its widest point, and an incredible 72 cms wide at its narrowest point, the triangular home is…
Effects of Interior Design on Wellness
It is well known that a well-designed space induces feelings of well-being whilst a space that is poorly conceived and designed adversely affects not only our emotional but physical well-being. And recent studies have cemented this knowledge…
History of Glass
Glass can be traced back to ancient Egypt, with beads of glass being found in the tombs of great Pharaohs.
It is believed that glass was an accidental discovery, being the by-product of metal production. But very soon the true value of this…
We are all know that mirrors can brighten up your home, but these mirrors brighten a whole town
Three giant mirrors have brought light, finally, to the winter lives of Norwegians living in the town of Rjukan. Nestled in the valley between mountains Rjukan residents have lived for centuries without even a slight ray of sunlight from September…
Merits and Drawbacks of do it yourself home glass repairs
We all know that broken glass is dangerous. And we all know that broken panes of glass are just as dangerous as they have the potential to crack and fall at any time.
And add to that personal safety concern the fact that a broken pane of…
Everything you need to know about finding a window glass repairer in Australia
When you get a window or door pan gets chipped, cracked or shattered it is wise to have it repaired as soon as possible. Even the slightest chip or crack can give cause to serious safety concerns and may lead to the window breaking at the worst…
How to Repair Scratches in Glass Tabletops
Glass top furniture is elegant in any room of your home. It adds the illusion of more space and light. However, just a couple of scratches and our beautiful glass tops look aged and worn. And over time dust and dirt gathers in the scratch making…
Top Ten Tips for Sustainable Renovations
Nowadays we are all looking for ways to lower our carbon footprint and ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’.
And something as major as renovating your property gives ample opportunity to make sustainable, environmentally sound choices.
Here…
Top Ten Kitchen Renovation Tips
It is a well-known fact that a beautiful kitchen sells a home. So, when you are renovating your kitchen it is important to bear that in mind, but also to remember that you need to get the most for your money.
Don’t overspend…
Top Ten Bathroom Renovation Tips
It used to be that bathrooms were purely functional, but now they are one of the top rooms that sell any home. When renovating your bathroom bear these tips in mind.
Start with a feature piece. Whether it is a luxurious bathtub or a…
How to choose the right home inspector
As with building contractor, you are putting your most valuable asset in the hands of your home inspector.
Based on their report you will be making a decision about the biggest purchase of your life, and if they miss an important issue it…
Homebuyers’ Guide to ensure you buy a happy home and not a money pit
When buying a home, whether you are a first time buyer or someone on the move, there are things that you have to bear in mind. And as your home is probably the biggest purchase of your life you should take a little time, even in the midst of…
Creating a wet area in your bathroom
For those who are fed up with the confines of a shower cubicle creating a wet area in your bathroom can be a great solution.
Being able to shower without a curtain or door adds a whole new dimension to the showering experience. Many people…
Bringing the beauty of plants into your bathroom
Many of us enjoy the serene atmosphere that a well-placed plant can add to our bathrooms, elevating them to a home spa where we can relax and enjoy peace and serenity.
The creators of this beautiful bathroom mat understood that pleasure and…
Outdoor Dining
Living in such a glorious climate there are many months of each year that we can dine alfresco and enjoy our outdoor living spaces.
But have you considered the additional luxury of a fully appointed outdoor kitchen?
Spending time preparing…
Enjoy art into every area of your home
Most of us enjoy a beautiful painting or print to adorn our walls, adding style and elegance to our living, dining and family rooms. But what about the areas of our homes that are less traditional in terms of displaying a piece of art?
Patio
Your…
Top Ten Reasons to Double Glaze Your Home
You know that double glazing is more energy efficient, and that you can cut down on both heating and cooling costs. But there is still something holding you back from reglazing your home.
Here are our ‘top ten’ reasons to make the…
How to find the contractor you can trust to renovate your home
Your home is your biggest asset and you need to ensure that when you entrust it to a contractor you have made the right choice.
A good contractor will have no issues in spending time answering these questions and giving you full peace of…
How to cut down on moisture on your windows
The truth is that most of us have moisture on our home windows. There are so many reasons for this, ranging from natural causes such as frost to things we do in our homes such as having a high moisture content in the air with insufficient ventilation.
The…
What to do when the ball hits the glass
When the days get longer and the weather heats up most of us find ourselves spending time outside, enjoying our gardens and the balmy evenings.
Neighbourhoods are filled with kids, and adults, enjoying a friendly game of baseball, basketball…
Whip Your Kitchen Back Into Shape: A Guide to Organization
Whether you are a messy cook or have just allowed your kitchen to get a bit out of hand, here are few organizational tips that will whip your cooking area back into shape. When counters, pantries and cabinets are cluttered, it makes the task…
Build it Yourself DIY Window Boxes
A great do it yourself project that could add value to your home as well as give it some unique charm is adding window boxes to the outside of your home. First you will need to decide on what type of wood you would like to utilize. A good choice…
Top Ten Renovating Tips
When you are about to spend a vast amount of money on renovating your most valuable asset it is wise to take time to think about the project before you start. And as most of us only undertake renovations a few times in our lives we don’t always…
Top Ten Renovation Mistakes.
As we all know, when you are making renovations to your properties there are many ways to go wrong. But by being ‘street smart’, making sure that you have all of the proper permits and hiring the right contractor you are on the path to success!
As…
Valentine’s Project: Build With Your Sweetheart
This Valentine’s Day, take some time to build unity with your sweetheart by tackling a fun home project. Working together to create something new is a great way to spend the holiday. Check out some of these simple DIY projects that can be…
Transforming the vision of what a yacht can be
It used to be thought that there was only one design for yachts. But now, the world is literally your oyster with designer yacht concepts ranging from futuristic to historic.
If you can dream it, the chances are that a world class yacht designer…
Top 10 Kitchen Remodeling Design Trends
Top 10 Kitchen Remodeling Design Trends
The kitchen space within your home is designed to be both functional and stylish. Updating your kitchen can create a new look within your entire home. By following remodeling design trends you can attain…
Top Five Amazing Glass Houses
The beauty and appeal of glass structures has evolved into some of the most impressive and amazing glass houses known to man. Glass allows nature to flood the home which is one of the reasons why these wonderful architects have spent their valuable…
Tips for Keeping Your Bedroom Cool this Summer
To keep your home cool for the summer is often quite the challenge. But the bedroom is generally the most important because you want to enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep. For all the rooms in the home, the bedroom is generally number one when…
The Most “Blobbiest” Buildings in the World
The term “blobbiest” may not be the first that comes to mind when thinking of unique buildings, but it is the one term that evokes thoughts of structures shaped like UFOs or curvy parasols or even melted guitars. Emporis of Hamburg, Germany,…
The Most Beautiful Bank Buildings in the World
It probably comes as little surprise that banks which occupy some of the best real estate have also constructed some of the most beautiful buildings in the world. Emporis of Hamburg, Germany recently put together a list of bank buildings it…
The Future of the Internet and Home Technology
In today’s day and time we use technology for lots of different things. We are attached to our smartphones like they are our lifeline and any new electronic conveniences are more than welcome in our world. Technology advances every day and…
The 15 Most Beautiful Concert Halls in the World
The Hamburg-based company Emporis recently released a list of what they consider the 15 most spectacular concert halls around the world. Their criteria was that the concert halls should be just as spectacular on the eyes as the music is on the…
The 10 Most Spectacular University Buildings in the World
Emporis, the Hamburg-based architectural data company recently released its list of the 10 most spectacular university buildings in the work. Citing these constructions as being lecture halls with dizzying heights, crooked seminar rooms and…
How to Make Your Own Coloured Glass Stepping Stones
If you would like to add a little charm to the outside of your home, a great DIY project is making your very own Stepping Stones. Stepping Stones can be used just about anywhere on your property. They can create a unique path that can lead to…
Smart Design Ideas for Small Spaces
Small spaces need decorating. It’s just that they need a different approach to maximize the space that they have. There are many different decorating ideas that work well for small spaces that are not only pleasing, but can actually increase…
Bedazzle New Year’s Eve with Simple Decorations
With the New Year on the horizon, turn the last night of the year into a spectacular evening. By using a few simple decorations, you can create an inviting and exciting atmosphere for your celebrations. Use creative and simple decorations to…
The true value of windows
When installing windows, most homeowners think that’s it for the life of the tenancy but that’s not always the case… Windows very often need to be changed for a variety of reasons. And the choice available is endless and sometimes overpowering…
Choosing the right Kitchen Island
Kitchen islands have become one of the most requested features for home buyers when on the lookout for new homes. Kitchen island not only provide a very modern looking design aesthetic but also helps save space by incorporating an open plan…
Top Ten Kitchen Remodeling Design Trends
There are many different renovation projects that can transform the style and versatility of your home. The kitchen area requires design elements that yield distinction and function. There are many different kitchen remodeling design trends…
The world of Roaches: Interesting Facts & Trivia on Cockroaches
Just the thought of cockroaches can make most of the people uncomfortable and squirmish. The sight of one can rent the air with shrill screams. These creepy crawly beasts have been loathed, despised, swatted at!, trampled upon, and hated from…
Important Things to Know about Window Replacement
If you are considering replacing your windows, it will take more than just going to the nearest store to find replacements. You will need to take into consideration a number of things in order to get the right replacement possible for your home.
The…
How to Secure Your Windows and Doors by Inexpensive Means
Creating better security with your doors and windows starts by evaluating what you have in your home to start with and identifying the changes that need to be made. Protecting your home against intruders does not mean having to spend a great…
How to Improve Your Living Space on a Budget
Improving your living space does not need major renovations. Instead, you can actually increase the resale value of your home by making simple changes that maximize the value of the space both inside and outside of your house.
Here are a…
How to Have a Successful Renovation
The time has finally come, and you are going to fix up that one room of your home that really bothers you. Maybe it’s an ugly room, maybe it’s horribly designed, or maybe it just plain annoys you. The reason is unimportant. What is important?…
How to Fix your Door Common Repair Issues
There are many simple repairs that you can make to your door even if you know little to nothing about carpentry. The door itself is rather simple when it comes to repairs as all you really need is a few simple tools and you can repair many of…
How Energy Efficient Windows Can Save You Money
Your old windows may be costing you more than you think. In the winter they leak out valuable heat from the home, causing your heater to work harder just to keep the home warm. In the summer, you can feel the heat coming into your home and causing…
Home New Year’s Resolutions
This New Year’s, consider making some resolutions for your home. Creating and maintaining a beautiful home will enhance your family’s life. Commit to bringing a healthy environment and clean living space to your house this year.
Organize:
With…
Home Improvement Cheat Sheet for the Summers
A home and its interiors speak volume about its owner. How you style it, build it, create your space or plainly the type of furnishings you use narrate one’s persona and natural inclinations to the guest.
Building a house and investing…
High Performance Glass: Human comfort and Energy Consumption.
Electricity prices have skyrocketed over the last few years and many of us have started to feel the pinch. Surveys have shown that many families have been putting off going to the doctors and even resorted to skipping meals in order to stretch…
Green Technologies for Your Home
There are a number of DIY projects that can be done for a greener home that can be quick and relatively inexpensive. I would touch base on some of the simple ones that just about anyone on any budget can do on their own. By using these simple…
Glass Safety Tips
Glass is a beautiful enhancement to our homes. It is everywhere! We use it in our windows, sliding glass doors, front entrances, lamps, dishes, glasses, light bulbs, picture frames, and even in our furniture. For homes with small children, the…
Glass Cleaning Tips for Homeowners
Even the very best housekeepers tend to neglect the cleaning of their windows and sliding glass doors. The process can prove challenging and often results in less than desirable effects. The main reason for this is that people are not aware…
Effective Window Maintenance for your Home
Your window not only let in the light, they also let in the heat during the summer and the cold during the winter as well, even if they are shut tight. Unless you have energy efficient windows, you will probably need to do a little maintenance…
DIY Home Decorating Projects You Can do This Weekend
Decorating your home with DIY projects will give you a beautiful home on a tight budget. You will also feel a sense of accomplishment when you see the finished project. By surveying old or unused items laying around your house, you can create…
Decorating Ideas for a Good Night’s Sleep
Getting enough sleep each night is something that everyone can benefit from, but unfortunately not enough people take full advantage. This is because our bedrooms have become places to watch TV and engage in a variety of activities that have…
Crime Safety Tips: Sliding Glass Door Security
We all love letting the sun shine in, but providing added security to our sliding glass doors of our patios and outside decks can often prove to be challenging. Because these doors are often made from only aluminum frames and consist of large…
Create Your Dream Bathroom with the Reece 3D Bathroom Planner
If you are planning to build a new bathroom or renovate one in your home, it is now easier than ever thanks to the new 3D Bathroom Planner from Reece. This is a new, innovating online tool that helps you plan and design a new bathroom based…
Benefits of Kitchen Glass Splash Backs and Frameless Shower Screens
Homeowners are always looking for new and exciting ways to increase the value of their home while enhancing their internal design features and providing methods for easy care and maintenance. Due to many modern technological advancements in…
A Surround Sound You Can Snuggle Up To
Imagine snuggling up at night on your cozy pillow as you settle in to watch television. You cut on your favorite show and your pillow starts talking. This is definitely a surround sound that you can snuggle up to.
What is a Wireless Pillow…
Affordable Home Improvement Ideas and Tips
It’s never too late to fall in love with your home all over again. They too need the tender care and attention that one seems to bestow on other household belongings and members. After all, it “houses” them. Here are a few simple and affordable…