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Top 8 Design Tips to Consider When Building Your New Home

Are you planning to build a new home? Then be sure to read the tips from home building expert Metricon, one of Australia’s leading home builders specialising in contemporary and modern homes. If you want your home to be as functional as possible, the following top 8 designs tips will put you on the right path.

How to make the most of the sun in your home

Whether you want to watch sport on TV away from the glare of the afternoon sun, or have a sunny kitchen window to grow basil and parsley, the way that your home is oriented can make a big difference to how you use your home.

DIY House Plans

Many people planning to renovate or a build a new home often like to play with plans before they commit to hiring a draftsperson or architect. The thought of drawing your own plans may seem like an impossible task, but why not give it a go?! DIY plans are not as difficult as you may think.

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