New Homes: Articles and Advice

Building your own home doesn’t have to be a headache, especially with the handy articles we have compiled for you here on completehome.com.au. Our home specialists have put their heads together to come up with a wealth of information right at your fingertips.

	BUILDING YOUR HOME 1. Doing it Yourself - Building a Kit Home Talking to people who have been through the owner-builder experience is the best way to start the process yourself and will help to avoid some of the pitfalls...... 2. Finding A Builder How to find a builder, and the key issues to consider when choosing a builder... More Appliance Articles

	HOW TO.... 1. Build a Smart House Over the past three years a bewildering range of new technology has begun to emerge targeted squarely at the home... 2. Build an Energy Efficient House If you’re renovating or building a home, you have the perfect opportunity to save money by making it as comfortable and energy-efficient as possible. An...... More How To Articles

	ARCHITECTURE 1. Australian Architects in Profile Architects are the builders of our hopes and dreams. Contemporary Home Design explores the visions of some of Australia’s most influential architects currently...... 2. Designing Duos Contemporary Home Design profiles two exceptionally successful collaborators, partners in life and partners in design. Meet the dynamic designing duos, More Architecture Articles

	ENVIRONMENTAL HOUSING 1. Building an energy-efficient home in Victoria The Victorian building industry is now more than ever committed to creating a sustainable built environment throughout our state, with mandatory 5 Star...... 2. Energy Efficient Heating In winter, there’s nothing better than curling up in front of the fire and spending some quality time appreciating the indoors. But creating a toasty, warm...... More Environmental Articles

	WATER CONSERVATION 1. Every drop counts Water is a living, natural and finite resource. Melanie Gardener looks at how we can all do our bit to conserve more of this precious substance... 2. Minimising Water Use Water is a valuable resource, so it pays to keep it in the pool... More Conservation Articles