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Homemakers Kingborough and Huon Valley APRIL 2021 Local home buyers, builders, renovators, decorators, gardeners and more Proudly printed and published locally by the Kingborough Chronicle and Huon Valley News
Ray and Gabby Dillon, centre, owners of Valley Custom Construction (VCC), with their team, are ready to take on your next building project. Covering all of the
Huon, they provide quality work, on time, for large and small projects. VCC cover all aspects of the construction industry offering a range of services including
new builds, renovations, container builds, bathroom makeovers, pre-fab shed erections, decks, pergolas and concrete slabs and are fully licensed and insured. For
a free measure and quote or to discuss your plans, email valleycustomconstruct@gmail.com or call Ray on 0487 610 572 or Gabby 0438 739 798 today. (PS)
New location for Ninapatina
Nina Koops, owner and operator of for design.
Ninapatina, has recently opened a Their workshop is located in Port Huon
new store outlet at 14-20 Louisa and is set up for large scale commercial
Street, Ranelagh and is open seven fabrication.
days a week from 10am to 4pm. Ninapatina was a passion project
Stocking a variety of items, most launched in 2016 making metallic
manufactured in Port Huon, Ninapatina homewares designed by Nina and
is your go to store for fire pits, manufactured by the Flux team along
barbecues and grills, garden art, hooks, with garden art made by Nina.
privacy screens and lots more. Ninapatina has quickly morphed into a
Ninapatina is a subsidiary of Flux well-known brand for their firepits and
Engineering, a family owned and operated garden art.
welding and fabrication business that was Their collections are added to seasonally,
founded in 2014 by partners Adam keeping their design edge fresh to meet
Mullard and Nina Koops. current trends.
Adam is a boilermaker by trade, Check out their website ninapatina.net
and Nina a bookkeeper with a passion or give Nina a call on 0400 277 820.
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Ray Dillon | 0487 610 572 • Gabby Dillon | 0438 739 798
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valleycustomconstruct@gmail.com
New Homes | Renovations | Concrete Slabs Some of the garden and home ware items available in the new Ninapatina store
Decks & Pergolas | Pre-Fab Shed Erection located at 14-20 Louisa Street, Ranelagh. Visit them today, Nina would love to
see you. More photos on page 12. (PS)
Ninapatina has moved!
Now located in a bigger and better showroom
14-20 Louisa Street, Ranelagh
Open 7 days from 10am – 4pm
Come and check out all the new Home and Garden products
Simple but beautiful metalwork and design
Fire Pits BBQs and Grills | Garden Art | Hooks
Privacy Screens | Homewares | Plants
TASMANIAN MADE, OWNED AND OPERATED
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ninapatina.net Contact Nina on 0400 277 820 or email nina@ninapatina.net
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Customers make a
business what it is
J.D. Excavations, Landscape & site clearing and clean up.
Maintenance Pty. Ltd. is owned by Josh He has an auger, rockbreaker and a log
Direen, who grew up in the Huon Valley grab and offers tree lopping, fencing
and currently resides in Margate. and landscaping services too.
Josh started working when he was General cartage and transport with his
12 years old on weekends and school seven and 10 yard tipper trucks is also
holidays. available.
He worked for Lucaston Park Orchards Josh is fully insured and accredited
for four and a half years and completed and is a keen worker with old fashioned
his trade. values, morals and work ethics.
He then worked with Hazell Bros for 10 “I have the utmost pride in everything
years in heavy haulage, transport and I do and my customers are the most
earthmoving and three years with important part of my business, because
Hansen Orchards prior to starting his customers make a business what it is,”
own business. said Josh.
Josh services all areas, offering excavation Give Josh a call on 0447 138 718 for all
services including driveways, drainage, your excavation, fencing, tree lopping
house and shed cuts, footings, pier holes, and landscaping requirements. Visit the 3.5 hectares of Crawleighwood Garden from Thursday to Sunday
(except Easter Sunday) during April and enjoy the autumn splendour. (PS)
Attention all garden lovers
Crawleighwood Garden, in its full forms are a distinct feature of the
autumn splendour, will be open to garden and showcase their best this
the public throughout the peak of time of the year.
the autumn colours. With its sprawling lawns and parklands,
Instead of their usual open garden Crawleighwood Garden is a great place
weekend in autumn, owners Penny to visit with the kids, or to bring a picnic
Wells and Pav Ruzicka, will be opening lunch for a lazy afternoon.
Crawleighwood Garden from Thursday And of course, the nursery is a great place
to Sunday (except Easter Sunday) for many rare and unusual plants with
every week during April. bargains galore (large rhododendrons are
Garden lovers will be able to visit the on sale right now!).
garden at a time that suits them rather Crawleighwood Garden and Nursery
than being corralled into one weekend. is open from 10am to 4pm on open
The 3.5 hectares of gardens days.
Josh Direen owner of J.D. Excavations, Landscape & Maintenance Pty. Ltd. services all
include many deciduous trees intermixed Garden entrance is $8 for adults, no
areas, offering excavation services including driveways, drainage, house and shed
with wild woodland plantings of conifers, charge for children.
cuts, footings, pier holes, site clearing and clean up. (PS)
rhododendrons, magnolias and a wide For more information visit www.face
variety of rainforest species. book.com/Crawleighwoodgarden or
Maples in their many shapes and www.crawleighwood.com.
Crawleighwood
Garden and Nursery
AUTUMN
p l e n d o u r
S
FULLY INSURED AND
ACCREDITED
• Servicing all areas
• All excavation services
OPEN FOR GARDEN
• Driveways, Drainage, VISITS AND PLANT SALES
House and Shed Cuts,
Footings, Pier Holes, Thursday to Sunday every week in April
Site Clearing, Clean up
• Fencing
(closed Easter Sunday)
• Tree Lopping 10am-4pm
• Landscaping
• Auger Adults: $8 Kids: FREE
JOSH DIREEN • Rockbreaker
• Log Grab
• 7 and 10 yard Tipper
Crawleighwood Garden,
51 Underwoods Road, Nicholls Rivulet
Trucks ENQUIRIES: 0400 922 044
0447 138 718 • General Cartage/
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Proudly Tasmanian owned and operated Transport
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Cut heating
costs in
style with
Hft interiors
Luxaflex Window Fashions is leading
the way in technology, innovation and
energy efficiency when it comes to
window coverings.
Your local Luxaflex Window Fashions
gallery, Hft interiors can provide expert
advice on how to dramatically reduce
your heating costs and energy bills this
winter, while turning your home into
the house of the future with exciting
new home automation advancements.
Luxaflex Window Fashions add
finesse to the look and feel of any
room, increasing the quality, style and
class of home décor, while also offering
a high level of durability, protecting
your home from the Australian climate
and lasting many years.
Exclusive to Luxaflex Window Fashions
and the perfect addition to the home
ahead of winter, is the revolutionary
Luxaflex Duette shades range.
Duette shades are recognised as one of
the most energy efficient window Luxaflex Window Fashions add finesse to the look and feel of any room, increasing the quality, style and class of home
covering ranges on the market, décor, while also offering a high level of durability, protecting your home from the Australian climate and lasting many
featuring a unique honeycomb structure years. Verishade is pictured on the left and a Duette shade on the right. More are on display at Hft interiors at 2
that creates cells which trap air and act Mertonvale Circuit, Kingston. (PS)
as an insulation barrier for windows.
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feature a patented ‘cell-within-a-cell’ PowerView allows homeowners to balance different lighting and privacy eligible to earn one Qantas point for
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These distinct air pockets have the with the simple press of a button, tap for temperature, privacy and security Window Fashions product range.
ability to reduce heat transfer through a of a mobile device or by scheduling from across the room or across the world, Visit the expert team at Hft interiors at
window and reduce the average home’s personalised settings called ‘scenes’ using the RemoteConnect feature in the 2 Mertonvale Circuit, Kingston, give
heating costs by up to 49 per cent. that will activate automatically. PowerView App. them a call on 6229 2915 or email
What’s more, Kingborough residents are Ergonomically designed, the Luxaflex Window Fashions is proud to info@hftinteriors.com.au to discuss
now able to enjoy the next generation of PowerView Pebble remote is the announce that they have partnered your window covering needs today.
wireless technology with the market leading perfect fusion of form and function and with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Visit the website for further information
Luxaflex PowerView motorisation. is available in ten colours. Your adventure now begins at home, at www.hftinteriors.com.au
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of blinds, shutters and awnings from Luxaflex® Window Fashions. Create a lasting impression 2 Mertonvale Circuit, Kingston
with the stylish and durable range that Australians have loved for generations, with the help of Open 9am to 5pm Monday-Friday.
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® Registered Trade Marks of Hunter Douglas Limited. Copyright 2020 Hunter Douglas Limited [ABN 98 009 675 709]. 02/2020
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Everything you need to style your home The Importer at Mertonvale Circuit, furniture are arriving daily. 15 per cent discount card at no cost. prices on their sofa range). Kingston has everything you need to Did you know that the Importer offer a This card entitles you to a 15 per cent Drop into their Kingston store at 34 style your home. customer loyalty card program? saving all year round on all full priced Mertonvale Circuit to see the latest New and exciting homewares and Pop in and visit the team to pick up your stock (excludes the everyday low range, open seven days a week. New and exciting homewares and furniture are arriving daily at The Importer to style your living room, dining room, bedrooms and more. Open seven days a week at 34 Mertonvale Circuit, Kingston. APRIL 2021 HOMEMAKERS KINGBOROUGH AND HUON VALLEY | 5
Professional plastering
ACP Wall and Ceiling Supplies offer This approach enables Andrew and his
quality, professional plastering services qualified team to complete any job from
and supplies to all areas of southern heritage listed properties, to modern,
Tasmania. state of the art, designer homes.
They stock a full range of plasterboard, ACP also supply and install ornamental
accessories, and tools for tradespeople cornices and ceiling roses, with fully
and DIYers direct from their warehouse insured and qualified tradespeople
and shopfront in Huntingfield. making sure that these details are a
The ACP team are always on hand and beautiful showpiece of their location
happy to discuss the requirements of within the home.
your job. Whether it’s a simple patch up or a full
Family owned and operated, ACP is house, ACP pay particular attention to
the only specialist plaster supply the fine details of the job, ensuring a
company south of Hobart. quality finish each and every time.
Business owner, Andrew Cooley, is a The team at ACP continue to show their
qualified plasterer with over 20 years community spirit through the difficulties
of experience in the industry and of the pandemic, working on the
believes that being a good tradesman completion of Madison House, a charity
means mastering the old traditional build project to create a purpose-built
skills and combining them with new house to accommodate disability
methods, technology, and materials. requirements for six-year-old Skylar.
Liz Holmberg, owner/operator of Creative Curtains has been in business for 26
years and in the industry for 37 years. Creative Curtains is a home-based
business, which helps to keep her pricing at a competitive level. Liz offers a range
of products including curtains, soft Roman, Holland blinds, verticals, sunscreen
blinds, timber venetians, sheers and a whole lot more. Give Liz at Creative
Curtains a call on 0419 398 966 for a free quote. (PS)
Warmer
ACP Wall and Ceiling Supplies stock a full range of plasterboard, accessories, and
tools for tradespeople and DIYers direct from their warehouse and shopfront in
homes
Huntingfield. Their experienced team also offer professional plastering services, Specialising in wood heaters to suit all
combining traditional skills with latest technology, methods and materials. (PS) homes, styles and tastes, Complete
Heating are the wood heating specialists
and look forward to choosing the right
wood heater for you.
The family owned and operated business
that has been installing wood heaters for
over three generations, will take care of
ACP
Wall & everything, from your initial consultation
all the way to your final flue clean.
Ceiling Complete Heating offers a vast range of
wood heaters; freestanding, inbuilt,
Supplies radiant, convection, hydronic as well as
stoves, and all their wood heaters on offer
are tested and compliant with the current
Australian standards and emissions.
• Supply and install service • Insulation They stock all the latest Australian
models and make all their flues, parts
and accessories on site.
• Plasterboard and accessories They also offer installation, cleaning,
maintenance and safety checks for
• Ornamental cornice and ceiling roses all customers throughout southern
Tasmania.
For more information call 0407 040 641,
visit their show room at 40a Patriarch Complete Heating is a family owned
Drive, Huntingfield, or check out their and operated business that has been
website www.completeheating.com.au to installing and supplying wood heaters
see the whole range of products. for over three generations. (PS)
creative
CURTAINS
3 Stocking all Australian brands
Autumn is here
Now stocking all the tools and materials 3 Tasmanian made flues and parts Time to start thinking
a tradesman or a DIY person would need! 3 Installation, servicing and cleaning about keeping out the
cold by insulating with
new curtains and blinds!
SALES DIRECT TO THE PUBLIC • LOCAL FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS
40a Patriarch Drive Huntingfield FREE MEASURE AND QUOTE
a. 2/2 Ascot Drive, Huntingfield p. 6229 9880 LIZ HOLMBERG
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6239 3505
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w. cooleyplastering.com.au completeheatingkingston@gmail.com
0419 398 966
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Pellet fires the sustainable
and effective heating solution
How did you go during last winter, did pellet fire furnace, is the incredible
you make the right choice in heating? efficiency, which directly translates into
Traditionally in Tasmania, the more huge savings when compared to other
popular choices have been heat forms of heating.
pumps, also known as reverse cycle Pellet fuel is also much cheaper than
air-conditioning, or the traditional traditional firewood, costing less to run
wood heater. than at the current market rate of $200
In recent years, another player in the per tonne of firewood.
heating stakes has emerged, merging This is set to decrease even further in
consistent and pleasant heat with an the future, with heightened interest in
eco-friendly angle. the pellet fire industry opening the
Pellet fires are becoming more popular marketplace up to new competitors.
by the year, and there are many reasons New suppliers of pellet fuel have
why. emerged, driving the price of the
Pellet fires utilise recycled timber renewable source down by 20 per cent
waste sawdust as a fuel. this year alone.
Pellets, when burned, create a consistent “The market is maturing”, said Rob on
heat akin to a wood or gas heater what the new suppliers of pellet fuel
retaining the pleasant feel that comes have done for the industry here in
from combustion heating but retains the Tasmania.
convenience of a push button, thermostat “The added competition is creating a
controlled heat pump. healthy product, and the industry really
They are seen as one of the more is poised to grow.”
environmentally friendly approaches to When you next think about heating,
providing constant heat during the consider Pellet Fires Tasmania before
cooler periods due to this fuel source, making your final choice.
as sawdust waste traditionally ends up
in landfill.
Their popularity has only increased in
recent years as a result, along with their
reliability during the colder months,
and increasing competition in the
industry.
Rob Douglas, Managing Director of
Pellet Fires Tasmania, is well aware of
the heightened interest in pellet fires in
recent times.
“The most common reason for buying
a pellet fire is for those who appreciate
the aesthetics, but don’t want the
additional work that comes with
maintaining a fireplace.
“It’s the emotional aesthetics; you Pellet fires are becoming more popular by the year, and there are many reasons why. Pellets, when burned, create a
can’t have a candlelit dinner in front of consistent heat akin to a wood or gas heater retaining the pleasant feel that comes from combustion heating but retains
a heat pump.” the convenience of a push button, thermostat controlled heat pump. For more information, contact Pellet Fires Tasmania
On top of the emotional appeal of a 6273 7644 or visit their showroom at 108 Gormanston Road, Moonah. (PS)
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Tommo’s Excavations
When it comes to improving your back and experience to get any job done, Luke
yard or outdoor area, Luke Thompson of and his team are always willing to put in
Tommo’s Excavations is the man with the the hard work to make sure customers are
equipment, technical skills and work satisfied.
ethic to get your job done properly, Their five-star facebook rating and
efficiently and to an exceptionally fine customer reviews reinforce this view.
standard. A previous client said; “Couldn’t
For excavations, fencing, tree services, recommend these guys more highly;
retaining walls, concreting, fire breaks, fantastic job building us a dog proof fence.
landscaping and almost anything else “The fence is great, the guys were
his customers need, Luke Thompson is friendly and polite and left the place
available in all areas of southern immaculate, thanks so much!”
Tasmania, from Dover to Hobart and Get in touch with Tommo’s Excavations
beyond. by calling 0418 160 007 or visit their
With an eight-ton tipper truck and facebook page for examples of their
three-ton excavator, plus all the knowledge work or to send an online message.
Whether you would like a traditional free standing wood heater that the family
can gather around, or have limited space and would prefer the benefits of an
insert fireplace, Jindara’s range will compliment any home. (PS)
Australian made for
Australian conditions
Proudly showcasing the best in inserts along with insert and freestanding
efficient Australian made wood dual door/room models.
Tommo’s Excavations specialise in excavations, fencing, tree services, retaining heaters, Heffernan’s Domestic Whether you would like a traditional
walls, concreting, fire breaks, landscaping and more. The Tommo’s team has an Heating’s showroom at 266 Argyle free standing wood heater that the
eight-ton tipper truck and three-ton excavator, plus all the knowledge and Street, Hobart selection includes family can gather around, or have
experience to get any job done to an exceptionally fine standard. (PS) Kemlan and Jindara. limited space and would prefer the
Kemlan has been proudly producing benefits of an insert fireplace, Jindara’s
Australian made wood heaters for 50 range will compliment any home.
years. Made the highest grade of Australian
Combining efficient heating with standards, the ever reliable Jindara
amazing design has made them a range will provide you with piece of
popular wood heater for many homes, mind with 10 years warranty.
with a unique ‘air-wash’ system that Heffernan’s expert and friendly team
circulates hot air to clean the door are happy to walk you through their
glass, allowing for a beautifully clear range of Australian made wood
view of the fire. heaters, and find the best option for
Both brands manufacture wood heaters your home.
that are available in three varieties, radiant Visit Heffernans Heating today at 266
and fan forced free standers, fan forced Argyle Street, Hobart or call 6234 1919.
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Jindara, classic and modern
woodheating options
A striking centre piece to radiate warmth With Kemlan marking 50
throughout your new home, the Platinum years in the Australian
series will provide warmth and ambience for woodheating industry, you
many winters to come with dependable heat can be confident that they
that only woodheating can offer. have a model in their range
to suit your wood heating
For a more traditional style of fan forced wood
heating you can’t go past the Outback and
needs for our changeable
Paramount series, Outback design featuring a winters, from traditional fan
tall easy loading stance, while the Paramount forced or radiant models to
heaters feature robust cast iron firebox liners, contemporary linear
both designs will keep your home warm thru the freestanders and inserts all
coldest of winters, year after year. offering rapid, quick heat
output and long burn times.
Ask in-store about the new radiant series, great
Australian made for our
for high ceilings or poorly insulated homes.
changeable winters.
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TOMMO’S EXCAVATIONS
FENCING & TREE SERVICES
Fencing: Tree Services:
Residential • Rural • Electric post & rail Felling • Tree/shrub/hedge trimming
Paling (hardwood & pine) • Picket Removal • Chipping • Splitting
Excavations: Other Services:
Demolitions • Driveways • Slab preparation Shed Landscaping • Retaining walls • Concreting
cuts • Drainage • Tank dig-outs Rubbish removal • Horse arenas • + MORE
Fire breaks • Dam dredging • + MORE
3 3-ton excavator 3 8-ton tipper truck Call Luke on 0418 160 007
3 All areas of southern Tasmania tommosexcavations@outlook.com
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Stihl Shop Huonville, on Wilmot Road, offers top quality garden care tools and machinery.
Their knowledgeable staff are always happy to help and give expert advice. (PS)
Garden care made easy
with Stihl Shop Huonville
Your garden should be a source of pride valuable raw material for your garden.
and an oasis of relaxation. Your shredded material contains
It is also a piece of nature that needs to exactly the right balance of nutrients
be cared for and managed effectively. that your plants need to flourish.
This can be a fulfilling task to enjoy To aid this, the shredder’s blade system
when reliable tools are available to make finely shreds the plant trimmings so that
gardening easier, such as a quality they quickly decompose to form quality
garden shredder. fertiliser, allowing you to dispense with
Garden shredders are incredibly useful artificial fertilisers.
machines, they tidy up waste such as The Stihl Garden Shredder is only
lawn, tree and hedge cuttings, leaves available at your local Stihl specialist,
and withered flowers. where you will receive leading customer
A shredder creates space and relieves service and advice.
you of bulky branches, twigs and plant The team at Stihl Shop Huonville on
trimmings. Wilmot Road, welcomes everybody to
Shredders also reduce the volume of the come and learn about all the different
cuttings, making them easy to dispose of tools Stihl offers.
The Stihl garden shredder is only available at your local Stihl specialist. A great or turning them in to mulch or compost. They are more than happy to assist
tool for tidying up tree and hedge cuttings, leaves and withered flowers. (PS) In addition, a garden shredder provides you with your gardening needs.
**
$
179
RRP $199
$
199
$
199
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STIHL SHOP HUONVILLE
14 Wilmot Road HUONVILLE Ph: 6264 1671 www.stihlshophuonville.com.au info@stihlshophuonville.com.au
** Special available 1/3/2021 - 30/04/2021. BGA 45
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Innovative, energy saving honeycomb shades
As the colder months are approaching, Most of the dwelling’s heating and
Taylor & Stirling are offering a 10 per cent cooling energy can be lost through its
discount during Autumn, from their windows.
Norman Range of honeycomb blinds. Solar heat passes through windows in
Honeycomb shades are made with a summer and indoor heating escapes
unique, cellular structured fabric that through the windows in winter.
traps air within pockets to create layers Indoor and outdoor air circulation also
of insulation. passes through the windows.
Honeycomb shades come in a number Honeycomb shades can significantly
of different styles and efficiencies. protect your home against heat loss in
Ranging from single cell 10mm through winter and unwanted solar heating in
to 20mm double cell being the most
the warmer summer months, creating
efficient.
more comfortable living conditions all
All these styles offer differing energy
year around.
savings all year round.
Honeycomb shades have a comfortable Honeycomb shades will significantly
appearance with a low profile and reduce your annual heating and cooling
functional design including different energy costs and lessen your carbon
methods of control. footprint by lowering your home energy
Choosing the right honeycomb shades consumption.
to provide the ultimate insulation, solar For further information and to arrange a
heat control, interior daylight control free measure and quote, please contact
and energy savings depends on your Taylor & Stirling on 6231 4120 or stop and
individual requirements. see them at 11 Wilmot Road, Huonville.
Save up to 34.1 per cent* more energy *Individual results may vary, calculation
with honeycomb shades. based on simulated yearly energy savings.
See the experts at Taylor & Stirling at 11 Wilmot Road, Huonville for honeycomb
shades and other window coverings. (PS)
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Looking for that retro look? Retro Addiction, in Cygnet, is the place to go. Lots
of items from the 60s, 70s and 80s, just waiting for you. (PS)
Need to feed your
Treat Yourself, Treat your Room
Taylor & Stirling have been in the window furnishing business since
1946, servicing clients’ indoor and outdoor requirements.
Our range covers the affordable to the extraordinary, complimented by
interior design service and excellent product knowledge.
Retro Addiction?
Indoor products - Curtains and Sheers, Roller Blinds, Sunscreen Blinds, Roman Retro Addiction is a family owned and “We love the style of the 60s, 70s and
Blinds, Plantation Shutters, Venetians, Perfect Fit Blinds run business, specialising in second-hand 80s,” said co-owner, Sasha Walker.
for uPVC Windows, Honeycombs and Pleated Blinds, Panel Glides, retro furniture, homewares, kitchenware,
Verticals, Wallpapers and Soft Furnishings. “It brings back memories of childhood.
clothing and records. “It brings back a sense of familiarity.
Outdoor products - Awnings, Patio Blinds, Zipscreen, Carbolite
Awnings, Folding Arm Awnings, Retractable and Louvered Roofs, “If you want to capture that feeling
All Weather Panels, Roller Shutters and Security Doors. and love the funky style, come on
We specialise in home automation and large format window coverings. down to step back in time and feed
We also have an extensive range of Curtain, Honeycomb and your Retro Addiction.”
Blind Fabrics in our store at 11 Wilmot Road, Huonville.
“Why pay thousands at a large chain
Servicing residential and commercial clients.
store to furnish your home, when you
Call us now on 03 6231 4120 or email info@taylorandstirling.com.au could furnish your home with stylish,
to arrange a free measure and quote.
groovy and quality pieces, in most cases
10% off Honeycomb blinds from Australian made, and on a budget,” said
the Norman Range during Autumn Travis, partner and co-owner.
“Alternatively, if you are moving,
Located @ the roundabout downsizing or just have some pieces
Number 2 Charlton Street, that you want to sell, we will buy your
retro items too.”
Cygnet 7112 Retro Addiction is located in the lovely
bustling town of Cygnet.
Dealing in secondhand goods “We are located at the roundabout at
from the 60’s 70’s and 80’s Port Cygnet fuel premises, which has
full driveway service with a smile,”
added Travis.
info@taylorandstirling.com.au Stop in or call us. Open Wednesday to Sunday from
www.taylorandstirling.com.au 10am to 4pm.
We have all your retro Come on, get funky, call 0415 123 294
needs covered! or find them on Facebook at
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Retroaddictiontas
10 | HOMEMAKERS KINGBOROUGH AND HUON VALLEY APRIL 2021The best glazing
price and advice
Kingborough Glazing offers a great semi frameless and fully framed
range of products and services custom-made and kit shower screens, bath
through their experienced tradesmen screens, external and internal balustrade
who can provide you with the best glass and fittings, security doors and
advice and after sales service. flyscreens, custom size mirrors, sliding
When off the shelf products won’t meet wardrobe doors and they also specialise in
your requirements, Kingborough Glazing custom architectural glass projects.
can measure, make and install their A great range of glass is in stock ready
products to suit your custom project. to cut to size for your project, whether
They are now making aluminium it’s window and door glass, heater glass,
windows and doors for small orders picture frame glass and of course mirrors
and supply only. for your bathroom, bedroom or frame.
Kingborough Glazing are also pleased Call into to the showroom at 3/1
to supply their other products to the Patriarch Drive, Huntingfield, speak to
Locally owned, Kingborough Glazing offer quality products and professional DIYer, along with their expert advice. the helpful team and view the products
advice. (PS) Kingborough Glazing offers frameless, on display.
Custom-made pergola screens,
blinds, shade sails and more
Award winning
Industrial Sewing Specialists were one of the first businesses to move into the
Huntingfield commercial estate over 26 years ago, with Craig Fox setting up the
business.
Craig has almost four decades of experience and started his apprenticeship in sail
Willbuild Homes
making with Muirs, located in Battery Point. Willbuild Homes is a residential Willbuild Homes services the
Currently the business is run as a husband and wife team, with Craig and Karen building company, founded on quality, Kingborough, Huon and Channel areas.
manufacturing many products for around the home including shade sails, pergola integrity and family values. With experienced, patient and
blinds and clear balcony screens. The locally family-owned business trustworthy builders, Willbuild Homes is
No job is too small or too large and they offer repairs of all sorts. creates stunning, affordable new the perfect company to help you design
Industrial Sewing Specialists are also offering free measure and quote for their homes for Tasmanians. and build your dream home.
custom-made shade sails, patio awnings, pergola top covers and clear screens. Willbuild Homes is owned and directed Contact Todd today on 0427 866 789,
Call 6229 1838 and speak to Craig or Karen. by Todd Williams, a multi-award to begin the process.
winning builder and designer.
Winning categories such as Project
Home of the Year, Residential
Designer of the Year and a finalist in
categories such as Small Professional
Builder and Greensmart Home
categories among many others.
A carpenter by trade, Todd has worked
in the building industry for 30 years.
Todd has been successful in creating
beautiful homes, with consistent,
positive feedback from clients.
Willbuild Homes was a state finalist
in last year’s 2020 HIA Tasmania
awards, in two categories, the Project
Home of the Year and the Residential Call Willbuild Homes for your own award
Designer of the Year award. winning home. (PS)
Custom-made pergola blinds by Industrial Sewing Specialists are perfect for
making your outdoor area more comfortable. Industrial Sewing Specialists also
make shade sails, patio awnings, pergola top covers and clear screens. Call 6229
1838 for more information and to organise a free measure and quote. (PS)
Kingborough Glazing
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- Your local qualified glaziers -
QUALITY | ADVICE | KNOWLEDGE | SERVICE
• Energy Efficient Glass & Glazing
3 Ascot Drive, Huntingfield • General glazing & Glass supply
• Shower screens • Mirrors
FREE MEASURE AND QUOTE ON
• Sliding wardrobe doors • Balustrades
I.S.S. 3 Shade sails • Stairwell & Architectural glazing
3 Bistro Blinds • Supply Aluminium Windows & Doors
3 Custom made Supplied and installed by our qualified Glaziers or Do it Yourself with our Advice and Knowledge.
3 Repairs Why settle for inferior ‘off the shelf’ when we’ll custom make to measure. Call in to see our quality products on display.
3 Quality guaranteed Service and Award Winning Quality to Match
LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED
Unit 3/1 Patriarch Drive Huntingfield
PH: 6229 6406 M: 0409 702 862
Call Craig Fox info@kingboroughglazing.com.au
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6229 1838 Mobile 0427 291 838 Kingborough Glazing www.kingboroughglazing.com.au uu
APRIL 2021 HOMEMAKERS KINGBOROUGH AND HUON VALLEY | 11The Euro Falun Ceramic Fireplace can heat up to 240 square metres. The heater
is available in burgundy or cream. With the Falun Ceramic being one of Euro
Fireplaces top heat bank sellers, this heater would be ideal for your home. This
heater and more are available through Complete Heating, Kingston. (PS)
Do you love collecting old pieces or renovating and needing retro or older
items to give your home that special look? Red Shed on Wilmot Road, Huonville
is the place to go.
Kingborough Glazing offers frameless, semi frameless and fully framed custom-
Nina Koops, owner and operator of Ninapatina, has recently opened a new store made and kit shower screens, bath screens, external and internal balustrade glass
outlet at 14-20 Louisa Street, Ranelagh and is open seven days a week from and fittings, security doors and flyscreens, custom size mirrors, sliding wardrobe
10am to 4pm. See Nina’s editorial and advertisement on page 2. (PS) doors and they also specialise in custom architectural glass projects. (PS)
Robbie and Brent Griggs, of Robbie Griggs Electrical,
a locally owned, electrical contracting service, with
a friendly and reliable team of experts have helped
Huon Valley residents with their electrical needs for
ELECTRICAL over 35 years.
Lic. 941716
Their reputation for getting the job done effectively and efficiently, as well as their attention to
detail and focus on customer care, has seen the business consistently grow.
Originally formed by Robbie in 1983, they now employ four fully qualified electricians, one
apprentice and a part-time office manager, meaning they can service all areas of the
Huon Valley and beyond.
Robbie Griggs Electrical covers all areas including domestic, commercial and industrial
electrical services.
Call Brent today on 0418 122 986 or email the office on
admin@rglec.com.au and see how they can help you.
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12 | HOMEMAKERS KINGBOROUGH AND HUON VALLEY APRIL 2021Homewares from
bygone eras
Do you love collecting old pieces second-hand goods and antiques, pieces
or renovating and needing retro or older which have been sourced from all over
items to give your home that special Tasmania, ranging from the 1860s to 2000s.
look? Old industrial items are popular and can
Red Shed on Wilmot Road, Huonville is be found at the Red Shed and there is also
the place to go. an assortment of decorative ceiling roses
Owner Stef Pye is always purchasing and other items, including reclaimed
new stock, so if you are interested in doors, windows and mantelpieces.
items from bygone eras, come and Doors and window frames from
wander around the Red Shed; you’ll be different eras, furniture and a handful of
pleasantly surprised. wooden ladders of various sizes are
There are a number of things also at the Red Shed.
available including old trunks and Always buying and looking for new
suitcases, cabinets, earthenware jugs, stock, call Stef on 6264 1144 or 0418 131
chairs, tables, lamps, children’s toys, old 050 or email stef.redshed@gmail.com if
biscuit and tobacco tins, tools, lights, you have something you would like to sell.
ceramics, bottles, apple cases and lots Come in and check out all the great
of other bits and pieces. stock available at the Red Shed or visit
Stef stocks a large range of quality their website www.redshed.biz
Call Pat, owner and operator of Wilcox Excavation and Wood if you want the job
done. Pat guarantees a great job because customer satisfaction is paramount. (PS)
The Red Shed on Wilmot Road, Huonville has a vast array of lovely old bits and pieces.
Excavation, block preparation and more
Wilcox Excavation & Wood was only from block clean ups, landscaping, tree
recently formed but founder, Pat and fence line clearing, firebreaks to
Wilcox, is far from new to the game. slab preparations, driveways, tree
Growing up in the Huon and Channel falling and everything in between.
regions, Pat began his working life in Guaranteeing a great job because
the farm, forestry, earthmoving, and customer satisfaction is paramount to
shipping industries, learning a wealth Wilcox Excavation & Wood.
of knowledge and experience in Experienced, efficient and insured, call
operating machinery. Pat today on 0400 448 985 for a free
Pat is now offering services with a quote or email wilcoxexcavation
6-ton excavator and tip truck ranging andwood@gmail.com
W ilcoxEXCAVATION & WOOD 6 ton excavator
4x4 crane/tip truck
Block cleanup
Clearing
Hobart Pest Control (formerly Roach’s Pest Control) is a family owned and Fence lines
operated business by Ben and Laura Blake. Both are fully licensed pest Firebreaks
technicians, offering a friendly and professional service. They offer personalised Tree falling and removal
solutions for residential and commercial customers and service all areas of Driveways
southern Tasmania. Hobart Pest Control use up to date information and Landscaping
techniques using the safest products on the market to ensure the safety of your Drains
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EXPERIENCED, EFFICIENT AND INSURED
family. Call Hobart Pest Control on 0419 654 636 to discuss your pest needs. (PS) Pat Wilcox 0400 448 985 Dams
• Lighting
• Cable
RED SHED • Heating & Cooling
• Switches & Outlets
Building Collectables
Materials • Termination & Installation
Equipment
• 250 old style doors • Chests of drawers
• 30 old windows • Tables and chairs • Electrical Accessories
• 15 mantles • Tools
• Industrial Switch & Control Gear
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• Old fittings • Antiques
• Restorable furniture • Retro Ph. 6229 1891 • Telecommunications
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• Wardrobes • Industrial
Fax 6229 7017 • Tools & Test Equipment
47 Wilmot Road
AYS Huonville • Safety Products
ALW ING! TRADING HOURS
BUY K CALL STEF
7.30am-5pm Mon-Fri
STOCING 6264 1144 26 Mertonvale Circuit
IV 0418 131 050
ARR KLY
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WEE www.redshed.biz
www.mmem.com.au Kingston
APRIL 2021 HOMEMAKERS KINGBOROUGH AND HUON VALLEY | 13Dangerous tree removal
For all aspects of tree care, Trent, owner confined space tree removal, dangerous
and operator of Trent Dowling Arborist, tree removal, chipping and more.
can offer you a safe and efficient service Servicing the Huon Valley, Channel,
at a competitive rate. greater Hobart area and beyond.
You can have peace of mind knowing Contact Trent today to arrange a free
that he is qualified and insured with 15 quote.
years’ experience. Phone 0481 466 750 or email
Services include tree felling, tree climbing, truwalla@gmail.com
A recent home through the building stages by A & H Ley Building and
Construction. Adrian Ley, accredited builder and owner, along with his wife
Helen, of A & H Ley Building and Construction are available for new builds and
renovations. For further information or to discuss quotes and plans please call
Adrian on 0447 790 087 or email hnaley@bigpond.com (PS)
Trent Dowling Arborist is your man for anything to do with tree felling, tree
climbing, confined space tree removal, dangerous tree removal and chipping.
Give Trent a call on 0481 466 750 when you need an arborist. He is qualified
and insured with 15 years’ experience. (PS)
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ALPHA
Lic No. 949024
ELECTRICS
ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS Adrian Ley
ACCREDITED BUILDER
ABN 26 499 696 027
Lic No. CC6289
M. 0447 790 087
E. hnaley@bigpond.com
For your home and workplace
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Also available for commercial and marine
TREE REMOVAL AND CHIPPING
Pumps sales and service For all your tree care needs
M13048
Ideal for rural properties and bushfire risk areas Fully qualified and insured with 15 years’ experience
44 Browns Rd, Kingston
Ph 6229 1027 Fax 6229 1286 TRENT 0481 466 750
M10364
www.alphaelectrics.com.au truwalla@gmail.com
OPEN MONDAY – FRIDAY: 8AM – 4.30PM TRENT DOWLING Trent-Dowling-Arborist
ARBORIST
14 | HOMEMAKERS KINGBOROUGH AND HUON VALLEY APRIL 2021Warm up this winter with The Living Room With the weather slowly cooling down, it’s that fun time to start warming up your home with throw rugs, textured cushions and maybe a beautiful chair to relax in and watch the weather go by. The Living Room has lots of beautiful new pieces in store for you to come and look at, sit in and try. Beautiful colours for autumn and winter include soft greens, warm rusts and rich browns. Add a beautifully textured, snuggly throw rug to your sofa and swap out a few cushions to change from summer style into winter warmth. The Living Room’s showroom with Tasmanian-made craftsman timber furniture can be made to measure to suit your space. Timbers include messmate, Tasmanian oak and blackwood. You can also view the Molmic range of furniture, made locally in Melbourne; they’re the leading brand for beautifully handcrafted fabric sofas. Visit The Living Room at 174 Elizabeth Street, Hobart today. Adrian Ley, accredited builder and owner, along with his wife Helen, of A & H Ley Building and Construction are available for new builds and renovations. For further information or to discuss quotes and plans please call Adrian on 0447 790 087 or email hnaley@bigpond.com (PS) APRIL 2021 HOMEMAKERS KINGBOROUGH AND HUON VALLEY | 15
Styling secrets revealed
After 15 successful years of home styling Louella offers three tiers of services: Or as a fresh pair of eyes, when you’re
and managing Airbnb accommodation, 1) An initial advisory meeting. close to going to market but are looking
Louella Jury offers her styling tips and 2) Consultancy and soft furnishing styling. for that final stylish touch, whether into
secrets to clients who want to create their the real estate market or accommodation.
3) Full accommodation services package
very own Airbnb property, or are preparing After all, you can’t make a first impression
including the ongoing management to
their home for sale, before going to market. twice.
keep your Airbnb running smoothly. Fees and charges vary as as Louella
Louella’s services bring an eye that is If you’re interested in selling, but don’t tailors a package to suit your needs.
both trained and naturally instinctive in know where to start in preparing your For the month of April, a 60-minute initial
ways to enhance your home’s beauty. home’s appearance, Louella’s services consultation is offered complimentary
This personal home styling advice will are ideal for you. upon enquiry, appointments are limited.
benefit those preparing to go to Louella can help you if Airbnb is a new Contact Louella from Homelands
market, as well as those wanting to venture for you and are seeking some Property on 0418 342 511 or visit her at
attract the right Airbnb customers. advice on what to provide. 52a Main Street, Huonville.
Louella offers her styling tips and secrets
to clients who want to create their very
own Airbnb property, or are preparing their
home for sale, before going to market. (PS)
Styling Secrets
H17068
Starting your own Airbnb?
Looking to style before sale?
Let us help you prepare your property with our styling experts
3-tiered service levels available
Contact Louella today on 0418 342 511 to find out more
huonville fb.me/homelandspropertysales
52a Main Street, Huonville www.homelands.com.au
6264 2266
Front page photo supplied by Homelands Property. Home is situated at 402 Lymington Road, Lymington. Contact Dale Stevenson on 0400 256 656 to find out more. (PS)
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