My Renovation Issue 8 - July 27, 2012

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rowing up in south-west Victoria I experienced my fair share of cold winters, so when I moved to the Sunshine Coast I expected to breeze through July still wearing my singlets and shorts. Sadly I seem to have acclimatised, and while the retro glass shutters in my bathroom are quaint during summer, they let in a lot of cold air in winter. A recent trip south has reminded me Victorian homes are much warmer than ours, simply because they’re designed with cooler temperatures in mind – meaning heavy-duty insulation, fireplaces and my Mum’s famous ‘drying cupboard’, which was a built-in wardrobe in the laundry with ducted heating vents inside. This month we have tips to warm up your Coast home until it’s time for another beautiful summer.

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Heating up A WORDS JARNA BAUDINETTE

FEELING THE WINTER CHILL? WARM UP YOUR HOME WITH A CONTEMPORARY FIREPLACE.

s the weather cools down, many Sunshine Coast residents find their homes are more suited to summer than winter. Our houses often feature high ceilings, tiled floors, large, open-plan living zones and plenty of glass – making them cool and breezy in the warmer months but chilly when the mercury drops.

As a result, if you are planning to renovate at this time of year you may be considering your heating options. If you are looking to heat the whole home, speak to your builder about installing ducted reverse-cycle air-conditioning – this type of system is an asset in summer and can add resale value to your property, while also providing heat in winter.

Under-floor heating is also becoming more popular (see page 12 for more).

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But if your home is well insulated and needs extra heating only in the main living area, installing a fireplace is a great way to add warmth and character.

Traditional fireplaces burn wood to generate heat, and while a wood-burning fireplace or stove is well-suited to a country-style home and can become a distinctive feature, installing one takes careful preparation.

Incorrect installation can create a fire hazard, so it is imperative you consult a professional rather than tackling the job yourself.

The key distinction between a fireplace and a stove is that a fireplace is built into an existing wall or structure, while a stove can stand alone. (Many older acreage properties still feature a classic pot belly stove in one corner of the kitchen or living

room). While a stove doesn’t require the foundation, noncombustible hearth and firebox of a traditional fireplace, you will need a flue pipe and chimney for both. There are strict guidelines around the dimensions and setup of your flue and chimney, and you will need to have these regularly cleaned and maintained to prevent fire.

If you live on an acreage property where small pieces of wood are in plentiful supply, a wood-burning fireplace can be a cost-effective way of heating your home. However, if you live in a standard suburban home you’ll need to factor in the cost of firewood and make sure you have somewhere to store it out of the elements.

If you like the look of a wood-burning fireplace but don’t

want the maintenance, consider a gas version. This type of fireplace is fuelled by LPG or natural gas and includes ceramic replica logs, to mimic the look and ambience of a traditional fireplace. Because gas fireplaces don’t require wood for fuel or emit heavy smoke, they are more energy efficient and better for the environment than other varieties. To keep the air in your home clean opt for a vented or flued version, which allows carbon dioxide and other byproducts to escape outside. You can also buy vent-free gas fireplaces, which are an option if you only want to heat a small space for short periods of time, but are not recommended as the primary heat source for a home.

The other option is an electric fireplace, which is fire, smoke and vent free and does not give off

any fumes or carbon dioxide.

Electric fireplaces can be turned on and off with the flick of a switch, don’t require fuel and are easy to install and maintain. They are available in a wide range of shapes and styles and will suit virtually any decor, so are perfect for more contemporary homes where a traditional, rustic fireplace may look out of place.

However, rising electricity costs mean an electric fireplace can be quite expensive to run, especially if it is being used as the primary heat source for your home. Consider your family’s electricity usage before installing any new appliances, and to make your home more environmentally friendly you may be able to install a solar power system, which will also reduce heating costs in winter.

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OUTDOOR

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n the warmer months we love to entertain outdoors, but many people are driven inside during July and August. If you are a keen cook and want to use your outdoor area year round, invest in a wood-fired oven for your backyard, which will keep you warm and is perfect for cooking winter treats such as pizza.

If you’re handy you can build your own oven from adobe clay or bricks, or you can purchase and assemble a kit oven. Size and insulation are key, so consult an expert for the right materials and dimensions.

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also available from quality manufacturers, who will help you choose a style to suit your yard and will even help you install the structure. The oven can stand alone or you can make it the feature of a larger entertaining area, but if you are planning to enclose the space to create an outdoor room make sure there is adequate ventilation.

If you want extra heat but won’t be cooking outdoors, opt for a portable ceramic fire pit. With any exposed fire safety is paramount, so always keep a safe distance from the flames and store firewood away from embers and sparks.

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hen choosing decor for your renovation, the best advice is to keep things as neutral as possible. Classic whites and soft earthy tones appeal to most tastes (which helps if you sell your home down the track) and don’t date as much as bold colours, meaning your home will still look stylish in five or 10 years.

However, if you love colour and want a more eye-catching kitchen, there are a few easy ways to incorporate bright tones into your home. First, consider what kind of mood you want to create.

Warm colours such as yellows, oranges and reds give a cosy feel (and also stimulate appetite), while cooler tones such as greens and blues create a calming sense of openness and space.

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If you are extending your home and building a new bathroom, you can install under-floor heating in the concrete slab; or if you’re renovating a full-size family bathroom you may want to consider retrofitting this type of heating on top of the existing concrete. Under-floor heating uses electric cable or small pipes filled with warm water installed under the tiles, which heat the floor to a uniform temperature and radiate gentle heat to warm the air above it.

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Water-based systems especially are a safe and energy-efficient way of heating a large space, and under-floor heating can also be installed in your kitchen and living areas.

For a smaller bathroom, overhead heating is a popular and cost-effective choice, and typically comes in a single unit with a light, exhaust fan and heater. These units take up very little space but still generate plenty of warmth. If you have existing lighting and exhaust you can opt for a wall-mounted panel heater or radiant heater instead.

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If your bathroom is small and well insulated, you may not need additional heating at all – instead opt for a heated rail to keep your towels dry and warm.

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extured paint is a great way to add interest to your home while maintaining an existing colour scheme. Suede-look paint will add depth and texture to your walls, and can be easily applied in a few simple steps.

As with any painting job, you’ll need to prepare the wall by sanding back and filling any chips or imperfections, then applying a good-quality undercoat. You’ll need a roller and a wide paint brush, and don’t be tempted to scrimp on materials – a textured surface requires more brushwork than a standard wall, and you don’t want a cheap brush to spoil your work.

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SUEDE PAINT OR COLOUR WASHING IS AN EASY WAY TO ADD DEPTH AND INTEREST TO YOUR WALLS.

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When the first coat is dry, apply the second coat using the brush in a random, diagonal criss-cross motion, with each stroke around 15 centimetres long. Allow the criss-cross patterns to overlap – the idea is to create a casual, unfinished look. Unlike regular paintwork, don’t worry if there are brush marks showing, as these create texture on the wall surface.

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PROUD SUPPLIER TO WIDE WORLD OF LIGHTS

CARDITO LED CRYSTAL CHANDELIER ANDELIER

CARMELIA PENDANTT RANGE

TAKEE A FURTHER 30% % OFF

Also available in 3 light pendant, wall and table light

699

$

9955

Amazing pendant.

A MUST HAVE for BLING LOVERS!!

LAURENZO CRYSTAL CHANDELIER TAKE A FURTHER 30% OFF

54995

$

Close to ceiling and floor lamp also available

LED or fluoro compatible

ROTTELO LED TRACK SERIES LED OYSTER RANGE

59

$

95

$

LED or fluoro fluoro atible compatible

1 light

B BRENDA PENDANT RANGE Scandinavian style!!

Includes pull down suspension

49

SAVE 30%

95 1 light

ERIDAN LED TRACK SERIES Also available 2 light, 3 light, 4 light and 6 lightt

TTAKE A FURTHER 30% OFF

$

Comess complete with 5w LED lamps

From

TAKE A FURTHER 30% OFF

179

95

SAVE 30%

50,000 hour lamp All styles will be arriving in showroom soon!!

Auriga

Also available 2 light, 4 light and 6 light

FFrom

$

79

Beat rising energy costs!!

SAVE 90% ON POWER

Giron style

CYLINDER TABLE LAMPS

Comes complete with 5w LED lamps

11 different finishes

From

Geo From

50% OFF YOUR SECOND LAMP*

5995 $3795

$

1 light

*Discount is off equal or lesser value item

*Excludes clearance and sale items. Not to be used with any other offer. Images are for illustration purposes only products may slightly differ to what is displayed. All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician except DIY fittings.

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WIDE WORLD OF LIGHTS SPECIAL FEATURE SPECIAL FEATURE

Energy Efficient Specialists PROUD SUPPLIER TO WIDE WORLD OF LIGHTS

POLY CARBONATE FLUORO DOWNLIGHT

11W DIMMABLE COMPACT FLUORO

Complete with fluoro lamp

23

$

UNBEATABLE

10,000 hour lifespan

95 NO RUST!!

Great for coastal areas

QUALITY

24955

$

OR 2 FOR $40

6W LED DOWN WN LIGHT KIT Available in cool white or warm white.

LED dimmable lamp available $49.95 (bulb only) Only dimmable on leading edge dimmers with approved transformers

LED LIGHTS USE 85 TO 90 PER CENT LESS ENERGY THAN STANDARD BULBS

Megaman has an energy efficiency lamp to suit most situations!!

LAST up to 50,000 hours & save up to 90% OFF energy

3995

$

Classical Lights to Suit All Tastes

Letterboxes & Numbers with Style

PROUD SUPPLIER TO WIDE WORLD OF LIGHTS

MOROCCO SERIES TABLE LAMP

159

$

239

$

$799

2 METRE SPAN!!

NOW

50% OFF

SOLID MARBLE BASE

$599

SECOND LAMP

BISMARK COACH SERIES

HUGE RANGE OF STAINLESS SKILLION LETTERBOX Available in 2 designs, 15% OFF NUMBERS & LETTERS white, silver or black

WAS

Great mood lighting!!

FLOOR LAMP

$

ARC FLOOR LAMP

ROCKFORD EXTERIOR SERIES

49.95

39.95

$

LED & FLUORO

Up Down available in silver, charcoal, or white

Bevelled Glass, great touch!!!

COMPATIBLE

(DOWN)

PROUD SUPPLIER TO WIDE WORLD OF LIGHTS

From

$

14

COMPATIBLE

Loackable rear, aluminium construction

95 5

ALL JMA LETTERBOXES

12595

$

We custom make to your style

IN WALL ALUMINIUM M LETTERBOXES

STAINLESS WALL MOUNTED LETTERBOX

Available in black or silver Complete with lockable rear Stainless, gold, pressure Weather proof face silver pearl available

Available in 2 designs, lockable, includes paper holder

From

LED

15% OFF ALL JMA NUMBERS

Speak with the team to design your numbers

$

13995

MB006

15% OFF ALL JMA LETTERBOXES

From

Weatherproof flaps to protect mail

159

$

95

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*Excludes clearance and sale items. Not to be used with any other offer. Images are for illustration purposes only products may slightly differ to what is displayed. All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician except DIY fittings.

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www.wideworldoflights.com.au

Sunshine Coast Now Open 7 Days!

7/23/2012 11:58:39 AM

WIDE WORLD OF LIGHTS SPECIAL FEATURE

Super savers Electricity costs have skyrocketed and will continue to increase over the next few years.

Wide World of Lights has tips to help you cut down your bill, one energy-saving light bulb at a time.

RISING COSTS Retail electricity prices have already increased around 30 per cent over the past few years, and a 2010-11 report from the Australian Energy Market Commission projected a further 37 per cent increase in nominal terms nationwide, and a 42 per cent increase in Queensland

by June 2014. The introduction of the federal carbon tax is also set to impact on household costs, meaning many Coast families will need to cut back on their energy usage.

Lighting accounts for approximately 20 per cent of household energy use, but many

homes still have traditional incandescent bulbs, which use far more electricity than newer, energy-efficient varieties.

LED lights are also extremely versatile – they come in a huge variety of colours and don’t emit any heat, so they are perfect for lighting heat sensitive areas such as the kitchen pantry or a wardrobe.

LEDs also come in handy strips, which can be placed in ceiling recesses, on shelves or in drawers to offer soft, striking illumination.

LOVE LEDS LED light bulbs need only 10 to 15 per cent of the energy used by a standard light bulb. As a result, the team at WWOL says installing LED lighting in your home will save up to 90 per cent on your lighting electricity costs, and because an LED bulb lasts up to 50,000 hours, you will also save money on replacing blown light bulbs.

GO FLUORO Fluorescent lights will save up to 80 per cent on your electricity costs, as they are four to six times more efficient than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 8000 hours.

Fluorescents are great for situations that require stronger illumination – opt for a long, industrial-sized white fluorescent in your garage or workshop or choose a smaller, warm-toned fluorescent for either side of your bathroom mirror.

TURN IT DOWN Using dimmers is another easy way to cut down your electricity usage. A dimming switch allows you to adjust the strength of your lighting to particular situations, such a dinner party or when watching a movie, so you won’t waste power on extra light.

Heroic Home Safety Spectaculars PROUD SUPPLIER TO WIDE WORLD OF LIGHTS

BASIC AUDIO INTERCOM

SAVE 40%

Available in charcoal or white

PREMIUM LCD AUDIO VISUAL INTERCOM AWESOME 50-830

$

BASIC AUDIO VISUAL INTERCOM

CROW ALARM KITT

89955

PRICE

SECURITY HALOGEN HOME AUTOMATION SAVE SPOT RANGE Transmitter and receiver Available in single spot, twin spot, twin spot + sensor, single spot + sensor

From

$

2995

SAVE 25%

SAVE 40%

429

includes 8 zone panel,l 22xPIR PIR ddetectors, t t outdoor td siren, i internal siren, 12v battery, 100m 4mm cable, reed switch, 16v plug, 2xalarm stickers (extras can be added)

Great for tennis courts, hting, shed, external lighting, garden lighting

$

35%

89

PAR 38 FLOOD RANGE PHOTO ELECTRIC C Available in single spot, twin BEAM SENSOR spot, twin spot + sensor,

$

Available in charcoal or white

29995

QUALITY

699

$

$

UNBEATABLE

single spot + sensor Fluoro and LED compatible

From

$

1995 1 light

12metre beam and reflector

$

149

SAVE 25%

*Excludes clearance and sale items. Not to be used with any other offer. Images are for illustration purposes only products may slightly differ to what is displayed. All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician except DIY fittings.

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Electrical & Door Bells PROUD SUPPLIER TO WIDE WORLD OF LIGHTS

MP3 WIRELESS DOOR CHIME

4 OUTLET CIRCULAR POWER BOARD PBCT

100 metre range

4995

$

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Download your own music to the door bell and play the FUNKY music

9

HIGH OUTPUT WIRELESS DOOR CHIME 8 selectable SAVE chimes, high 50% clarity 10cm

LED SENSOR NIGHT LIGHT Plugs into power point

29

95

9

SAVE 70%

LED & Fluoro Experts

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90% more efficient and lasts up to 50,000 hours

$

Great for hallways and bathrooms

Security Lighting LED SECURE SPOT RANGE

From

A HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEM WILL PAY FOR ITSELF BY REDUCING YOUR ELECTRICITY COSTS

$ 95

speaker

$

SAVE 60%

$ 95

LED RECORDING/TRACKING SECURITY CAMERA

Saves 90% on power, NO heat, 30,000 hour lamp life

Have UNWANTED people around your home? Record it and catch them in the act.

6995

329955

From

& warm white. Also available in 100W

119

$

95 $

Replaces a 250W flood light

299

PERFECT FOR SHOPS

From

5995

$

28W LED RECESSED SHOP LIGHTER R 90% energy efficiency & 50,000 hour lamp life

From

$

$

*Second lamp must be equal or lesser value

LED SECURE 50W LED FLOOD FLOOD LIGHT LIGHT RANGE Available in cool white Available with sensor in silver or black

50% OFF YOUR SECOND LAMP*

Available in funky colours

and motion detector

Available in 1 light with sensor (pictured), 2 light, 2 light with sensor in 1 light black or silver

90% more efficient and lasts up to 50,000 hours

3W LED DESK LAMP

LED WIRELESS S CABINET LIGHT

17995

Say GOODBYE to power hungry metal halide or halogen

LED SOLAR TWIN SPOT + SENSOR No worries!

Easy as 1, 2, 3

Includes switch

SAVE 90% ON ENERGY & 30,000 LAMP LIFE

$

99

95

Available in warm or cool white. Great for undercover head cabinets, no wiring easy installation

129

$

95

*Excludes clearance and sale items. Not to be used with any other offer. Images are for illustration purposes only products may slightly differ to what is displayed. All electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician except DIY fittings.

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Sunshine Coast Now Open 7 Days!

7/23/2012 11:59:18 AM

WIDE WORLD OF LIGHTS SPECIAL FEATURE

Get smart Spending a little extra cash to invest in smart wiring will save you money in the long run.

W

hile it may not seem like an obvious choice, smart wiring is another way home owners can cut back on their electricity costs.

A home automation or smart wiring system will allow you to tailor your appliances, heating and cooling, and most importantly lighting, to suit your family’s needs, which will minimise the amount of electricity you waste. Stephen Camilleri from Wide World of Lights says this technology can be easily programmed to suit different rooms in the home.

“A home automation system can detect when you walk into

a room, and automatically the lights will ramp up to 75 per cent,” he says. “Lights will ramp up and down depending on the activity in the room. The system can also open and close blinds depending on the time of day, which is great for energy saving.”

WWOL has installed an automated lighting system in its Morayfield store, which is the largest lighting showroom in Australia. “When people walk through the showroom the lights are at 50 per cent, but if they stay there longer than five minutes the lights go up to 100 per cent.”

As well as giving customers an example of how home automation works, Camilleri says the system has contributed to WWOL cutting its electricity usage by 40 per cent over the past 18 months. One of the major benefits of automated lighting is that the system automatically turns off lights in empty rooms, which is especially important if your family always forgets to turn off the lights when they leave the house.

“Some people shy away from installing smart wiring because it can get expensive, but you don’t have to do your whole house at

once,” Camilleri says. “I often advise clients to start with one or two rooms, for example the media room and the kids’ bedrooms, so they can get an idea of how the system works. Then if they like it, we can actually retrofit smart wiring to the whole home.”

If you do choose to install smart wiring across your whole home, remember that with electricity prices on the rise, a full home automation system will pay for itself over time, by reducing the amount of electricity you waste – and the cost of the bills you have to pay.

Martec Manic Specials PROUD SUPPLIER TO WIDE WORLD OF LIGHTS

OASIS S TROPICAL FAN

Available with light $99.95, 140cm $149.95.

This can be a 3 or 4 blade fan, you decide.

ABS plastic blades

249995

$

$

OR 2 FOR $400

ALPHA SERIES 120CM

79

95

Marine ply timber blades

OR 2 FOR $140

SLIM LINE T5 FLUORO

8995

$

OR 2 FOR $160

16W LED DOWN LIGHT

69

$

95

Including fluoro lamps

From Aluminium construction

120 degree beam angle, 3 year ar replacement warranty.

Available in brushed aluminium m & white, warm white or cool white, gimbal or fixed

Available with light $89.95, fan/light/remote $119, in stainless or white

$

TRISERA SERIES 120CM

Saves 90% on power & 50,000 hour lamp life

2995

1x14w

Available in 2x14w, 1x28w, 2x28w

BRIDGE LINEAR T5 FLUORO

From

35

$

or 10 for $600

Available in 2x28w in white or silver

90 2x14w

Did you know T5 means no flickering tubes?

CONTOUR SINGLE HEAT Available in silver or white

$

29955

TETRA EXHAUST FAN + LIGHT

LED COMPATIBLE

Available in silver or white

69955

$

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