Blinds with Minds

June from Mt. Martha

We have some ferocious winds come off the bay where we live and have lost an outdoor umbrella and a couple of sheets of pergola skylight over the years. I have been told there is a shade system that ... continue reading

Tile Selection

Wendy from Mt Martha

With the large range of tiles on the market, how do I know which ones are good quality and will suit my ... continue reading

Bamboo Flooring

Tim from Somerville

I am looking at putting new flooring through some rooms in my house that i am renovating at the moment. I would like timber but i have heard about Bamboo Flooring? Could you tell me a little bit ... continue reading

Heating Options

Christina from Tooradin

My partner and I are building a new house in Tooradin and as theres no natural gas connection down that way, we're wondering what the most efficient heating would be? Ducted heating automatically ... continue reading

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Queues to be green at Peninsula tips

posted 2 weeks, 6 days, 14 hours, 56 minutes ago

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?

posted 2 weeks, 6 days, 15 hours, 22 minutes ago

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

posted 2 weeks, 6 days, 15 hours, 46 minutes ago

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

posted 3 weeks, 4 days, 19 hours ago

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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Bushfire Precaution Checklist

The recent events throughout country Victoria have been tragic and there is no longer a time when residents in fire prone areas can lower their guard.

There are many things that you can do around the home to make your castle less susceptible to bushfire danger. Regular maintenance and HIDC Bushfire picinspections using this checklist will provide a good guide for ongoing awareness of the ever present dangers of the Australian Summer.

Keep up the gardening. Rake up leaves, trim grass and cut back overgrown shrubs and tree branches to be sure of a clean fire break.
Install Gutter Protection and clean out gutters and downpipes regularly.
Remove all rubbish from around the house.
Regularly recycle newspapers. Don't store piles of recycling material close to the house.
Consider non-flamable building materials. Alternate products for decking, stumps, pergolas & cladding.
Store flammable liquids and paint away from the house. Face LPG gas bottle valves away from the house.
Pool chemicals can ignite if placed near other flammable liquids, so store them separately.
Buy a fire extinguisher and fire blanket and know how to use them.
Keep a torch and portable radio with spare batteries.
Think about the impact of a power failure - cordless phones and automatic garage doors won't work. Your mobile phone may not have coverage.
Keep garden hoses connected to outside taps and make sure they reach all parts of your home and garden.
Keep a ladder handy that can reach the roof, plus basic tools like a rake, spade, axe and saw.
Install spark guards in your chimney and clean your chimney every year.
Install fire-resistant mesh screens under verandahs if you live in a bushfire-prone area.
Clearly mark all water sources and keep access clear. Install a roof top sprinkler system.
Prepare an emergency evacuation kit: include valuables, important documents, photos, food and water, first aid kit, pet food and any essential medication.

With no end in sight to the drought and average temperatures expected to rise by as much as three degrees by 2050, it is everyone’s responsibility to take all possible precautions. You could be saving your life and those of your family, friends and neighbours.

HIDC Exhibitor(s) who specialise in this area;

AllClear Leafguard

Aussie Gutter Protection

EnviroGroup