Here are Hurst Homes, your health and safety is our number 1 priority. So we have altered our services to maintain business as usual and ensure all members of our community are protected. We are now practicing social distancing, with our office and display home now only open for private appointments. Private tours and Facetime…
A premium home-automation system – also known as a smart-home system – allows you to control multiple functions in the home, such as lighting, heating and cooling, audio, security, door locks and even kitchen appliances – from a single device, be it a touch-screen remote control or an app on your phone or tablet, from…
When planning your new kitchen you probably have your eye on a particular style of sink, but the big question is, does it really suit the way you do the dishes, prepare food and clean up? Every sink style and material has pros and cons, so be sure to weigh them up – living with…
It has never been a better time to be a First Home Buyer. With Interest rates currently the lowest in history and the Governments First Home Owners Grant, waived stamp duty and their newest grant, The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme! The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme was introduced towards the end of 2019 and…
Shiplap is sort of rustic, sort of raw and sort of looks like it should be installed outside rather than in. So it makes perfect sense, at a time when sliding barn doors are all the rage, that shiplap is a hot choice for cladding interior walls and ceilings. But what exactly is shiplap, how…
Open shelving in the kitchen is a bit of a love-it-or-leave-it idea, and whether it’s practical or not largely comes down to how you use your kitchen. But if you do want to incorporate floating or open shelves, a question emerges: where should you hang them? There are many great places to put open shelves,…
Laminates have had a bad rap in the past, often seen as a cost-effective alternative to their authentic counterparts, such as natural stone and marble. What’s more, up until now, dark-coloured laminates have been vulnerable to fingerprints, marks and scratches, resulting in lighter-coloured laminates being the preferred choice for countertops, cupboards and vanities. Thanks to…
Last Tuesday Bank Australia announced their Clean Energy Home Loans, where Australians who are purchasing a home rated 7 stars or higher qualify for a 0.40% discount on their home finance per annum. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation, on behalf of the Australian Government have supported Bank Australia with an investment of up to $60M…
A well-considered outdoor lighting scheme will show your garden off to its best and allow you (and your guests) to enjoy the space long after dark. But with so many lighting styles on offer – spike lights, uplights, downlights, flood lights and hanging lights – working out what you need and what you don’t can…
There are so many other options out there to make your retaining wall a bit more personal and funky that the traditional railway sleepers. 1. Rock Retaining Walls Natural rocks piled on top of each other an a gradient gives both an industrial and natural look. To enhance the look simply add plants in and…
