How to choose exterior house colours for a Melbourne home
Choosing exterior house colours starts with your roof, brick and street, not a colour chart. Follow these steps to pick a scheme you will love for years.
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Heritage homes
3 articles on heritage homes.
Lead paint in older Melbourne homes: what you need to know
Lead paint is common in Melbourne homes built before 1970. Learn how to test for it, who is most at risk and how to repaint without spreading lead dust.
Painting a Victorian, Edwardian or bungalow home: colours, lead and permits
Painting a Victorian, Edwardian or Californian bungalow home: period colours, careful prep, lead paint and when a council permit applies before you repaint.