Doors and Windows are essential components of a premises. Without these elements home owners do not get the desirable level of comfort. Well-lit rooms generate a feeling of assurance among homeowners. They feel cozy when the room is bright with incoming light and is accompanied by fresh air...
If you’re someone who has just purchased an established home, you may be scratching your head wondering if you should knock it down and rebuild it, or simply renovate the current structure. This is a dilemma that many new homeowners face, and one that can oftentimes be confusing to say the least...
If you’re lucky enough to have your own backyard, you can definitely make the most out of it, especially if you’re looking for a way to expand your home or turn your outdoors into a true retreat...
Smaller space calls for more inventive use. Statistically, houses are decreasing in size with the average home last year measuring 228.8 square metres, a 1.3% decrease on the previous year...
Home automation in every aspect of the home looks set to rise. The smart home revolution continues to roll on and it is expected that Australia’s home automation market will be worth approximately $1.9 billion this year, with household penetration hitting over 41% by 2023...
Up to 40% of heat escapes from a home through windows. The modern Australian is well aware of the importance of sustainability and energy efficiency, from both a financial point of view and an environmental point of view...
Mid-century modern homes will grow in popularity. The construction industry is forecast to return to growth within the next 12 to 18 months and 2020, according to James Hardie product manager Christian Hansen, is the time to re-evaluate how we build...
Hamptons style homes have become popular in Australia. Home design and inspiration has never been easier than it is today, with access to millions of ideas literally sitting in the palm of your hand...
Basic mechanism of pressure control valve Image credit: CTE Skills Every hydraulic system has an integrated pressure control valve. As the hydraulic pressure builds up, it may damage the system. Pressure control valves save your system from damage, wastage of power, and overheating...
Any work done with planning will boost the time of completion and also the quality of work. Paving roads, driveways, garage, and other areas with asphalt is a tedious job, and this should be carried out with lots of planning...
Just like the other rooms in your home, bathroom is also a very important area where you have to spend some money to make it look and work just like you desire...
Home Energy Rating System (HERS) index shows your house’s thermal performance. In other words, the rating describes required for your home to maintain a comfortable temperature...
Poor drainage or blocked pipes can lead to numerous problems within the household. While a slow draining bathtub can be brushed off as nothing more than an inconvenience, prolonged drainage problems are more likely to evolve into significant issues...
By F1pumber | Drain cleaning plumber , located in Hobart Tas You may not have heard of a fatberg, but they are a genuine thing and here's what you need to know. What is a fatberg and how to prevent it from happening: a Large fatberg WHAT IS A FATBERG?...
Brick is one of the oldest building materials and is commonly used today for a range of construction and building purposes. It is beneficial to understand the different options you can choose when building your project in order to select the one that is most fitted for you!...
Do you want to know what’s TRENDING in shower screen designs? It’s all about the frosted look! Frosted shower screens have been a popular choice for many Sydney homeowners, and are popping up quite regularly. What are frosted shower screens?...
Burglars and thieves are out for only one thing: to look for a home that’s easy to slip into. That said, if your property is hard to infiltrate or the risk of being detected is very high, these criminals will likely move on to the next target...
70% of people living in Australia own their homes. Since you're reading this post, we're willing to bet that you're either in that group or have enough autonomy over your rental property to make changes. Either way, you're in the right place!...
Hydrowood – ATFA overall floor of the year winner 2019. The Australasian Timber Flooring Association (ATFA) has shared some insights on what to expect when using timber flooring options, from pricing to the expectations of longevity from certain products...
