FIRE PREVENTION, SAVING URBAN INTERFACE
With one million plus homes in the urban interface around Australia’s major capital cities, it’s critical that we start acting now to get prepared for the coming summer. Lessons of last year teach us that a combination of global warming and consistently higher temperatures mean we can reasonably expect another catastrophic fire season from hell. […]
New local franchise to save homeowners thousands of dollars on pipe repairs
Homeowners in Blacktown, Hills District and Hornsby can potentially save thousands of dollars when it comes to blocked, leaking or damaged pipes with the opening of a Nuflow franchise. Nuflow has developed a unique system of relining pipes from the inside, meaning no digging or excavation is required, with the work guaranteed for up to […]
SPECTACULAR 75 ACRE RIVERFRONT PROPERTY
1832 River Road, Lower Portland Expressions of interest ‘Berry Hill’ is an exceptional holding with an exclusive 2km riverfront offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure the ultimate acreage lifestyle property. Accessible by car, boat, seaplane or helicopter this is a rare offering that is as rich in history as the beautiful rich […]
Three Treats for this Winter
This is no ordinary winter. This is a Covid-19 era winter. Make this memorable for some good reasons other than the gloom and doom. Let this be the year in which you chose the most comfortable Rise Recliner. Something that matches your unique taste, functionality and design. Something that will make you feel good. Beat […]
YOUR GUIDE TO PURCHASING A FIXER-UPPER
Whether you’re an investor, first home buyer or looking for your next renovation challenge, purchasing a fixer-upper can be the perfect way to snag a well-priced property in a dream location, while also allowing you, to put your style and stamp during a home renovation. With most buyers looking for a turnkey property to move […]
Art Appreciation at Hills Grammar
Local resident, Jenny Carden, is inspiring Hills Grammar parents with her Art Appreciation addition to the School’s Learning Lounge program. Jenny, who has taught at the School for over 20 years, currently works with Junior students as a specialist Art teacher. Often working out of the Yurt, a unique building nestled in the bush and […]
FROM DURAL TO THE WORLD STAGE
Pacific Hills Christian School student, Tahlia Geelan, has achieved a rare feat for a person of her age. The 12 year old has represented Australia in international sport and stood on the winner’s dais. Tahlia competed at the FIG Trampoline Gymnastics World Age Group Competitions in Tokyo and despite badly injuring her foot before leaving […]
Bring Natural Light into your home with skylights
With all the dramatic weather we have been experiencing lately, it made me think of ways to further incorporate nature into my home, and what better way to watch the sky than by installing skylights. Skylights are literally windows for the roof; so think of the possibilities, to stare up a dark starry night or […]
Scandinavian Influence Style Homes
Here at Fyffe Design we are being asked more frequently to design Scandinavian Themed Homes. Renowned for their simplicity, utility & beauty, Scandinavian Homes centre around warm functionality, clean lines, understated elegance with a focus on flawless craftmanship. The key design is to maximise light at every turn with large flooring spaces free of clutter […]
‘Learning through Scholarship’ at Northholm Grammar
At the heart of every great school is a culture that promotes learning. Cultivating a powerful culture of learning that encourages intellectual rigour, independent thinking and places high value on both academic study and achievement is central to a high performing school. We want our students to be challenged and to develop a love of […]