Spring has truly sprung – daylight savings has kicked in, the AFL Grand Final has been and gone, and the countdown to a long, hot summer is well and truly on...
Being around water is part of everyday Australian life and, for many, that is based around a swimming pool in their own back yard. In 2018/19, 19 Australian children aged up to four years drowned, the majority of which occurred in swimming pools...
As the property market slows, homeowners are choosing to stay in their houses for longer and invest in home improvement projects to suit their lifestyle changes over time...
Miracles do not exist and meters are what they are, but getting the most out of them and getting a more spacious home is possible. With a little imagination and a low budget, you can make your house look bigger and more functional...
A re-roofing project in Netley, South Australia gave Boral Roofing the chance to showcase their particular technique, while also solidifying terracotta roof tiles as a timeless and favourite feature of Australian homes...
A home is where everybody feels safe and comfortable. But, having a home is not as easy as it sounds. It requires one to plan adequately and execute such a plan to perfection. If that is not the case, then a home will not make sense. This is because some of the things wouldn’t be where they should...
Movie Cave Invest some time and effort into your home movie theatre and take the experience from pedestrian to wow. You’ll never want to leave the house to go to the movies again. Movie nights are the perfect form of escapism...
Whenever the matter involves steel frame kits, you always think of the building roof and structure construction. Just like with any other kit, the one used for a building comprises of everything possible, that you need for assembling that steel building...
Firefighters at work. In February 2009, Victoria experienced one of Australia’s worst bushfire disasters. The Black Saturday bushfires resulted in the highest loss of life from a bushfire, and left many families homeless in its aftermath...
Australia has entered bushfire season. As the days tick by towards summer, those living in bushfire prone areas are encouraged to examine their buildings and see if there are any enhancements that might help them should disaster strike in the months to come...
Certified weatherboard can protect a property. If you’re located in a bushfire zone, it’s important to carefully select building materials that will protect your property. James Hardie’s range of premium fibre cement cladding comes in a range of profiles to suit any home design...
Windows can play a part in fire protection. While they might seem inconsequential should disaster strike, windows can actually play a crucial role in protecting against interior flam ignition...
Corinthian's certified doors don't compromise on style. While doors are an important aesthetic feature of a home, it is important to install the ones that are best suited to the area you live in...
Beaumont Concepts' winning design. A house with zero electricity costs might sound like a dream to many but for Victorian building company Beaumont Concepts and its family-of-four clients, it’s a reality that has just become an award-winner!...
Most of the people are looking for a strong, durable, and protective door for their home and commercial buildings. The older style glass panels were strong enough to withstand heavy rainfall but didn’t protect us from UV rays...
Spring cleaning is something many of us associate with the cathartic process of brushing away the winter and getting home and garden ready for the lazy, hazy days of summer...
DECO are thrilled to announce that their versatile timber-look cladding product, DecoClad, has received an Honourable Mention in the international Architectural Product Design Awards...
Gables have been a popular and commonplace roofing style in Australia for many years. The sloping ends of this iconic design make the gable roof suitable for most regions in Australia, allowing water and snow to slide off, preventing leaks and providing extra ventilation to your home...