More Space for Growing Family

Melissa from Mt Martha

We require a really cost effective solution for an extra room on our currrent family home. Due to the rise of interest rates and stamp duty we realise it is too expensive to sell our home and take a ... continue reading

High Gloss Laminates

Sharon from Rosebud

I want to replace the Laminate Benchtop and cupboards in my kitchen, but i would like to know if i can have a high gloss finish, or is that still not suitable for a ... continue reading

External Mouldings

Nick from Flinders

I have heard about a lightweight product that is used for external moulding. Do you have any information about it, or even know what it is? And who supplies ... continue reading

Building a Pergola

Amanda from Tooradin

I am looking at adding a pergola/entertainment area onto the back of my house. I know that there are two options with building materials including timber and steel, but am not sure which material is ... continue reading

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Queues to be green at Peninsula tips

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A RECORD amount of green waste was dumped at Mornington Peninsula tips on April 21-22 as residents took advantage of a no-charge weekend. ... continue reading

Is Your Building Inspector Qualified?

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Issues surrounding the Building Commission and the use of unregistered inspectors have received a lot of media attention in recent ... continue reading

Freedom Tower officially NYC’ tallest building

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The Empire State Building has been pipped by a very large post making Freedom Tower the tallest building in ... continue reading

E-View Real Estate have a new listing

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117/ Lot 12 Hade Ave, Bass, 3991 is now on the market! This stylish new home is positioned at the gateway to Phillip Island, Inverlock & Wilsons Prom and ideal for new home buyers, investors and for ... continue reading

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THE Home Building Seminar

Saturday 1:00 pm, 2nd June 2012

Here from peak body experts in the field speak about the latest trends and ... continue reading

Owner Builder - 3hr Workshop

Saturday 1:00 pm, 9th June 2012

Learn about 'doing it yourself' in this informative FREE ... continue reading

Building Network Breakfast

Wednesday 7:15 am, 20th June 2012

Join the leaders in the industry to discuss the reasons behind the massive shift by the major retailers and companies to the Mornington Peninsula. What is the attraction? ... continue reading

Green Design - 3hr Workshop

Saturday 1:00 pm, 23rd June 2012

Learn about how you can have a Energy Efficient Home in this informative FREE ... continue reading

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Sustainable Home Seminar

  • Date: Saturday, 29th November 2008
  • Time: 12:00 pm till 2:00 pm
  • Address: Home Innovations Display Centre - Seminar Area

How Can We Make A Difference?

The greatest task for the building industry today is how to best design and construct sustainable homes and renovations, not only to fit in with our lifestyles but also to be as earth friendly as possible. 
If you are about to embark on the construction of a new home you must be aware of the vast array of eco friendly options that are available to you as the planning stage is the most crucial for both cost and effectiveness.

And as home owners we must consider our daily habits and investigate what we can introduce to help change our ways to help reduce the harm that each of us are to the environment.

One way we can do this is by gaining as much information as possible from the professionals, with this in mind HIDC proudlly presents the Sustainable Home Seminar.

Come along to this FREE seminar to discover the very best ways to make your home:Lanscaping 1

More comfortable & healthier
Environmentally friendly
More Affordable

Speakers include -

Master Plus Flooring - Earth Friendly Bamboo Flooring
AAE Solar Hot Water - Efficient Evacuated Tube System
Rylock Windows & Doors - Benefits of Double Glazing 
Langford & Matthews - Grey Water Pump Systems

For a free Sustainability Victoria Pack
Book now as seats are sure to fill fast!