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Electrical

Learn about electrical systems for homes. All you need to know about smart meters, safety switches, circuit breakers, power points, fittings and more.

Disconnection of electricity, gas and water

For safety's sake, one of the most important parts of demolition is ensuring that things like electricity and gas have been properly disconnected. Find...

Music to test speakers with

Obviously everyone has different tastes, but the right sorts of music can make a significant difference to how objectively you're able to test your...
Soundproofing regulations

Soundproofing regulations

There are a number of different regulations that affect how you may need to soundproof your home, including local noise pollution regulations, BCA requirements,...
Soundproofing performance considerations

Performance considerations for soundproofing

Find out more about how sound travels in a home, and how certain things will help to stop or control it. Soundproofing is a complex...

Soundproofing materials

Learn about the different acoustic insulation materials that can be used in and around your home to prevent sound being transferred through walls, floors,...

Soundproofing techniques

There are a variety of ways to improve the soundproofing of your home, including measures you can take to insulate doors, windows and walls....
Soundproofing materials

Types of acoustic insulation

Find out how to soundproof different parts of your home, and what sorts of techniques and materials will be most effective. Keeping sound in or...
How to soundproof a home

How to soundproof a home

There's a bit of an art to properly soundproofing a house. Mostly it comes down to knowing how sound travels through different materials, and...
What is soundproofing?

What is soundproofing?

Learn more about soundproofing, how it's measured, how it's achieved and what you need to do to better soundproof your home.   Soundproofing materials help to...

Reflection, diffusion and absorption of sound

Sound can be controlled by either be reflecting it off a surface, diffusing it or by allowing it to be absorbed. Find out more...
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