Maintenance
How to clean light switches
Cleaning light switches is not difficult, and is perfectly safe provided that you do it the right way.
How to clean light globes
Light globes, particularly those outside, can lose a significant amount of light output if not cleaned regularly.
Lighting maintenance
There's not a whole lot to maintaining lighting, but a little effort once in a while can make a pretty significant difference. Learn more about maintaining your lights, and how to recycle safely.
How to recycle fluorescent globes
Fluorescent globes contain mercury. Find out how to recycle them safely and avoid harmful pollution.
Will switching to different globes save you money?
Newer globe types may be cheaper to run, but they're also more expensive to buy. Is switching worth the effort?
Learn more about
5 big heater emergencies
Because of the fuels they use, problems with heaters have the potential to be quite serious. Find out how to deal with problems with your heater.
Solar hot water systems
Solar boosted systems are solar-based systems that use a gas or electricity booster to maintain a sufficient temperature, regardless of how much sun there is.
Plumbing systems
Learn about hot water systems, fuel gas systems, bore water systems, rainwater supply, septic systems drainage and other plumbing systems around your home.