Frankston resident Kelvin Oldridge has situated his legal practice midway between city and home to provide accessibility for clients from Bayside to the Peninsula.

With qualifications in both building - B.Build (RMIT), and law - LL.B (Hons University of London), Kelvin’s advice is benefited by his building experience and, in turn, understanding the needs of clients from the building and construction industry.

Kelvin is a key member of Melbourne’s projects and dispute resolution fraternity, being both member and editor to the Building Dispute Practitioners Society (BDPS) newsletter for more than seven  years and a regular judge for the Master Builder’s Annual Excellence in Construction Awards.

Kelvin regularly provides legal and advisory service to construction and project management businesses, property developers, contractors and insurance companies, including drafting and amending contracts, standard forms of construction and development contracts in Australia, including the Australia standards suite of contracts.  He also provides commercial adviceand provides litigation support to clients in arbitration, litigation and the defence of insurance claims. 

KO CONSTRUCTION LAW
A: Suite 11, 18-34 Station St, Sandringham
T: 9598 6444
W: www.kolaw.com.au

If you haven’t heard of these before you may be thinking this sounds too good to be true! Dollar Curtains & Blinds’ double roller blinds have a double bracket system that combines two fabrics on the same window, allowing you to have both a blockout fabric for keeping the light out and a sheer or sunscreen fabric for when you want to see out.

Control of each blind is separate so you can enjoy your window views and soft diffused light during the day and have complete privacy and darkness at night - how handy is that!

DCB’s roller blinds are custom manufactured in Melbourne and the decorator team can manufacture custom pelmets for you in matching fabrics to your blinds. The pelmets further increase your windows’ insulation and also conceal the blind hardware and componentry underneath, creating a complete finish.

Sound like the window covering solution you’ve been searching for? It’s easy to see why double roller blinds are becoming so popular as they meet the brief for so many homeowners.

Contact the DCB Fountain Gate team on 9704 8654 or visit their showroom at 10/44 Victor Cres, Narre Warren.

Alternatively, contact the DCB Mornington team on 5975 3655 or drop by their showroom in the Peninsula Home Centre, Shop C4 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington.

Both showrooms are open seven days and offer a free in-home measure and quote service.

DOLLAR CURTAINS & BLINDS
A: 10/44 Victor Cres, Narre Warren
T: 9704 8654
A: Shop C4, 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington
T: 5975 3655

‘Backyard Blitz’ days have been carried out by Greg and the Crown Lawn & Garden team across the Mornington Peninsula for over 15 years. This team of experts is constantly approached by families and professionals who have residential, rental, holiday or investment properties in need of a clean-up, or by those looking for a pre-sale photograph or property freshen up.

A ‘Backyard Blitz’ can include all of your lawn mowing and edge trimming needs, overhead tree pruning and chipping, the removal of leaf and garden waste or a new design to incorporate turf and paving. You’ll be truly amazed at how good your garden can look!

A ‘Backyard Blitz’ transformation with the full Crown team begins by working closely with each client to discuss and provide the most economical means to attain the desired garden, whilst utilizing the best means available.

Book with Greg & the Crown team today and watch the change begin!

Crown Lawn & Garden Services
M: 0417 415 417
E: [email protected]
W: www.crownlawnandgarden.com.au

Henrietta’s Help @ Home provides a fabulous opportunity for dedicated child care and aged care workers, teachers, nurses, residential cleaners and hospitality staff to secure extra casual work or forge a whole new career path.

With the motto “Our help - your home”, director Stephanie Tate established Henrietta’s Help @ Home last year to provide quality staff for people needing one-off, regular or ongoing help in their own homes.  Now Stephanie is calling for additional qualified, experienced people to join her agency to meet the demand from her rapidly growing client list.

“Having worked in this sector for more than 10 years, I am aware of the complexity of busy households juggling work, education and family commitments,” she said. “Finding an experienced, reliable person to come into your home is not always easy.”

Apply online at www.henriettashelpathome.com.au

HENRIETTA’S HELP @ HOME
T: 9766 1099
M: 0425 733 290
FB: facebook.com/henriettashelpathome

With new containers of Indian antiques and homewares having just arrived and new lounges too, now is the perfect time to check out what’s fresh at Vast Interior.

There’s always something to catch the eye among Vast’s ever-changing furniture and homewares stocks, including one-off pieces that make a statement.  Michael and Jenny Warhurst love to travel the world searching for superior furniture, and they’re passionate about the quality handcrafted timber furniture they stock.

“We use sustainable, renewable and recycled materials and all our furniture is created by hand, eye and heart,” Michael said.

As well as magnificent hand-crafted dining tables ranging from 90cm to 320cm, Vast also carries paintings, monk statues, artificial plants, cushions, giftware, buffets and TV units and will deliver anywhere for a minimal fee.

Come in to view beautiful furniture that is made to last from generation to generation.

VAST INTERIOR
Open 7 days
A: 8/684-700 Frankston Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs
T: 8787 7401
W: vastinterior.com.au

With more than 30 years’ experience, Kingston Electrical Services is a business you can trust for all your electrical needs.

And right now you can reduce your energy bills by switching over to LED lighting for free. LEDs last 20 times longer than halogen downlights while using up to 80 per cent less energy. They are the safer, stronger and longer lasting alternative to halogen downlights, so there is less impact on the environment, and under the State Government’s rebate scheme you can get them installed for no cost.

Kingston Electrical Services is accredited under the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target, so call Peter today to book in your appointment and enjoy superior lighting at a fraction of the cost of halogens.

KINGSTON ELECTRICAL SERVICES
A: Factory 2, 3 Interchange Way,Carrum Downs
T: 9587 4906
W: kingstonelectrics.com.au

If you’re looking for choice and quality furnishings then look no further than Frankston Auction Mart.  With seven factories full of eclectic furniture and homewares plus a bevy of decorating ideas, this one-stop spot for all things home gives the word “variety” new meaning.

Frankston Auction Mart has something to suit all tastes and budgets and will deliver locally for just $35.  New and pre-loved stock - think retro, antique and ex-display home furniture - plus a range of locally crafted new furniture means it’s easy to decorate your holiday, existing family or new home.  There is no need to go anywhere else, no waiting period and no flat packs either.

Now that’s a real decorating deal - at Frankston Auction Mart.

FRANKSTON AUCTION MART
A: 42-54 New St, Frankston
T: 9783 9613
W: frankstonauctionmart.com.au
FB: Frankston-Auction-Mart

Purchasing window coverings from Dollar Curtains & Blinds is a great way to enhance your interior design scheme, but more importantly it will also save you energy and money.

The right window coverings will insulate your windows, resulting in greater control over the interior temperature of your home and significant savings on your power bills.  Uncovered windows are responsible for up to 50 per cent of unwanted heat gain in summer and up to 40 per cent of heat loss in winter.  A 1C fall in temperature in your home adds 10 per cent to your heating bill. Conversely an increase in temperature in summer adds significantly to the energy required for cooling.

DCB specialises in a number of products that can make a difference to your energy consumption and your bank balance. DCB’s curtains create a trapped layer of air between the fabric and the window, which results in an insulating air pocket. Studies demonstrate that curtains made from block-out fabrics can reduce heat gains by 33 per cent.

Alpha Awnings from DCB are ideal for regulating the amount of solar energy that reaches the facade of your home. They can greatly improve your home’s energy efficiency in summer, reducing solar heat gain by up to 77 per cent on windows.

If you’re interested in finding out more about DCB’s range, contact the DCB Fountain Gate team on 9704 8654 or visit their showroom at 10/44 Victor Cres, Narre Warren.  Alternatively, contact the DCB Mornington team on 5975 3655 or drop by their showroom in the Peninsula Home Centre, Shop C4 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington.  Both showrooms are open seven days and offer a free in-home measure and quote service.

DOLLAR CURTAINS & BLINDS
A: 10/44 Victor Cres, Narre Warren
T: 9704 8654
A: Shop C4, 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington
T: 5975 3655

Owner-operator Jorg Melzer, from Bayside Grout Solutions, can cater to all your tile and grout maintenance needs - and the results speak for themselves.

Jorg specialises in repairing leaking showers and rejuvenating worn-out showers and tiled surfaces.

All work is done without the removal of your existing tiles and most standard showers are rejuvenated in half a day with your shower back in service 24 hours later.

Jorg’s solutions are cost-effective and hassle-free, and he offers a free, no-obligation quote and report on repairs.

You only need to try his service once and you won’t be disappointed with the results.

BAYSIDE GROUT SOLUTIONS
T: 0424 843 358
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Bayside-GROUT-Solutions-1429303310719991/

Greg Veitch has made real estate his career since joining his father’s business in 1972.
Greg is a fully licensed estate agent and has been running the company since 1985.
In the time Greg has worked the Seaford area, he has seen many dramatic changes and improvements, but always the Seaford beach and village atmosphere has held wide appeal.

Greg is married and has two grown-up children.
Speak to Greg for straightforward, honest advice with any of your real estate matters.

VEITCH REAL ESTATE
A: 113A Nepean Highway, Seaford
T: 9786 2933

Are you tired of looking at bare walls?  Add some personality to your home by framing those family photos, souvenirs of that fantastic trip you did last year, some sporting memorabilia, or the print or painting you just had to have.

But don’t compromise with just any old frame.  The consultants at The Framers Gallery specialise in helping you choose the perfect way to display your artwork, treasures and memories.

Come in and find out what “custom framing” really means at The Framers Gallery.

THE FRAMERS GALLERY
A: 8/11 Apsley Place, Seaford
T: 9786 8373
W: theframersgallery.com.au

Michael and Jenny Warhurst love to travel the world searching for superior furniture. Vast Interior is known for one-off pieces that make a statement.

“We’re passionate about the quality handcrafted timber furniture at Vast Interior,” says Michael.  “We use sustainable, renewable and recycled materials and all our furniture is created by hand, eye and heart.”

Vast Interior stocks magnificent hand-crafted dining tables ranging from 90cm to 320cm.  It also carries paintings, monk statues, artificial plants, cushions, giftware, buffets and TV units and will deliver anywhere for a minimal fee.

Come in to view beautiful furniture that is made to last from generation to generation.

VAST INTERIOR
Open 7 days
A: 8/684-700 Frankston Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs
T: 8787 7401
W: vastinterior.com.au

If you’re looking for choice and quality furnishings then look no further than Frankston Auction Mart.  With seven factories full of eclectic furniture and homewares plus a bevy of decorating ideas, this one-stop spot for all things home gives the word “variety” new meaning.

Frankston Auction Mart has something to suit all tastes and budgets and will deliver locally for just $35.  New and pre-loved stock - think retro, antique and ex-display home furniture - plus a range of locally crafted new furniture means it’s easy to decorate your holiday, existing family or new home.  

There is no need to go anywhere else, no waiting period and no flat packs either.
Now that’s a real decorating deal - at Frankston Auction Mart.

FRANKSTON AUCTION MART
A: 42-54 New St, Frankston
T: 9783 9613
W: frankstonauctionmart.com.au
FB: Frankston-Auction-Mart

Alpha Awnings from Dollar Curtains & Blinds are designed and manufactured in Australia specifically to cater to our unique Australian lifestyle.  The range is a perfect blend of design, style and functionality well suited to all exteriors.

Alpha Awnings are designed to withstand high wind, a particular benefit in coastal areas.  Specially engineered and independently tested, they sustain well in excess of the 40-50km/h standard on the Beaufort Wind Scale.

DCB’s Alpha Awnings are also proved to significantly reduce cooling energy costs by keeping a standard home at a consistent and comfortable temperature throughout the summer months. Independent tests have shown that they offer energy cost reductions of up to 58 per cent.

The side retention system is worth a special mention.  It is an inspired way of adding an extra room to your home.  The fabric is tensioned using a floating channel preventing fabric blowouts or light gaps.  With the fabric secured between the left and right channels, this system is ideal for enclosing courtyards, patios or balconies.

If you’re interested in finding out more about DCB’s Alpha Awnings, contact the DCB Fountain Gate team on 9704 8654 or visit their showroom at 10/44 Victor Cres, Narre Warren.

Alternatively contact the DCB Mornington team on 5975 3655 or drop by their showroom in the Peninsula Home Centre, Shop C4 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington.

Both showrooms are open seven days and both offer a free in-home measure and quote service.

DOLLAR CURTAINS & BLINDS
A: 10/44 Victor Cres, Narre Warren
T: 9704 8654
A: Shop C4, 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington
T: 5975 3655

If you own an investment property you’ll want it managed by someone with an impeccable track record – someone like Century 21 Wentworth in Frankston.

Megan Harris leads an enthusiastic and experienced property management team with the knowledge and dedication required to handle all your investment property needs, and its enviable reputation is based on respect, loyalty, integrity and trust.

Beginning her career with Century 21, Megan rose from reception to Property Manager to Business Development Manager to Residential Department Manager in just a few short years, which is testament to her work ethic and desire to succeed.

 Megan and her team focus on enduring relationships with both landlords and tenants, exceptional communication, follow-up and ensuring your property is treated as though it is their own. 

So put your investment property in the hands of the expert team – phone Megan Harris on 8781 4888 or 0434 742 309.

CENTURY 21 WENTWORTH REAL ESTATE
A: 126-132 Young St, Frankston
T: 8781 4888
W: century21.com.au/frankstonresidential/

With more than 30 years’ experience, Sam Elaridi of Bayssour Painting & Decorating is a true professional. “I work on trust and honesty,” Sam says. “All work is guaranteed.”

Sam specialises in transforming homes and properties inside and out from Portsea to Melbourne – whether it’s a new paint job or refreshing existing paintwork – and with a team of trusted contractors on hand he is fully equipped to handle larger projects.
Phone Sam today for your free quote.

BAYSSOUR PAINTING & DECORATING
M: 0414 741 203

Vast owners Michael and Jenny Warhurst regularly travel the world looking for that rare and unique piece of furniture, and everything is made from either reclaimed or sustainable timbers.

“Dining tables are our specialty, with sizes ranging anywhere from 90cm up to 320cm,” Michael says.  “A lot of our items are one-off pieces, which ensures that you won't see it anywhere else.

“We also stock paintings, monk statues, artificial plants, cushions, giftware, right up to buffets, TV units and dining settings.  We even have a caravan and fire truck water fountain.”

“At Vast Carrum Downs, we’re passionate about the quality handcrafted timber furniture we sell. We use sustainable, renewable and recycled materials because we’re as concerned about our future on this planet as you are! Created by hand, eye and heart, each piece holds a beauty and character all of its own, but this is just the beginning of the story. We know that once our furniture leaves the showroom floor, it becomes the stuff of memories. And we just love being a part of that story, if only for a moment.” Continues Michael.

Delivery anywhere can be arranged at a small cost.  

Vast has furniture with you in mind, be inspired by the pieces which will become part of your family.

VAST - Open 7 days
A: 7/684-700 Frankston Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs
T: 8787 7401
W: www.vastinterior.com.au

Husband and wife team Tim and Tam in Watt Road Mornington have based their successful bathroom business on professionalism and person-to-person connection. Their ever evolving and expanding business ticks all the luxurious bathroom design boxes; there’s the streamlined display of taps, basins, showers and baths, but above and beyond the fabulous product showcased in their gallery style space is one thing that keeps clients coming back - their commitment to listening to what clients want and always delivering on it.

New Year’s stock is on the way at Tim + Tam Bathrooms. Tim has been busy buying up big to provide his clients with the best range of bathroom ware on offer. Fresh arrivals will be in-store from now onwards (which is perfect for New Year’s bathroom updates and/or complete overhaul resolutions). If you’ve already ordered your new bathroom fixture or you would like to place a new order, now’s the time to do it before the Christmas rush which is just around the corner!

The team at Tim + Tam Bathrooms takes time to build relationships and develop strong bonds between people. They pride themselves on working with clients face to face and finding out how they can achieve the best result for each individual.

Come in store to experience their old fashioned service this festive season - showroom closes December 23 and reopens January 3.

TIM + TAM BATHROOMS
A: Corner Watt Rd and Bruce St, Mornington (old Woodpecker building)
T: 5973 4674
W: timandtambathrooms.com.au

With Dollar Curtains & Blinds’ awnings and outdoor blinds, everyone can enjoy life outdoors all year round.  Whether you’re looking for a traditional awning to provide shade and increase your home’s insulation this summer or alfresco blinds to create an all-inclusive outdoor room to enjoy over the holidays, DCB has the outdoor product to suit – all custom made right here in Victoria.

DCB’s traditional awnings are the ultimate product for protection against the harsh Australian sun and coastal weather.  Reducing sunlight and glare on your windows, they offer protection for the inside of your home from sun damage and greatly improve your home’s energy efficiency.

It’s never been so easy to create a space that can be enjoyed 365 days a year than with DCB’s range of outdoor blinds.  Creating an all-inclusive outdoor room not only offers privacy and sun protection but wind, rain, dust, dirt and insect protection.   DCB’s Alpha Awning range features five matching styles including cable guide, straight drop, side retention system, pivot arm and deep channel - all of which can be customised specifically to suit your lifestyle.

DCB’s outdoor range has been developed to offer maximum flexibility for operation including motorisation – giving you the option to control your awning with the touch of a button.
If you’re interested in awnings or outdoor blinds, make sure you book your free in-home measure and quote soon to ensure pre-Christmas installation.   Contact the DCB Fountain Gate team on 9704 8654 or visit their showroom at 10/44 Victor Cres, Narre Warren.   Alternatively contact the DCB Mornington team on 5975 3655 or drop by their showroom in the Peninsula Home Centre, Shop C4 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington.  Both showrooms are open seven days.

DOLLAR CURTAINS & BLINDS
A: 10/44 Victor Cres, Narre Warren
T: 9704 8654
A: Shop C4, 1128-1132 Nepean Highway, Mornington
T: 5975 3655