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Outdoor

This guide covers important element of the home’s outdoor area, like the garage, driveway, and gardens. 

Treated pine decking and pergolas

Treated pine is in plentiful supply, and is very affordable. It offers a 'softer' feel underfoot than some other types of wood. Pine must...

Bamboo decking and pergolas

Bamboo decking is relatively new but increasingly popular, and considered to be environmentally friendly and sustainable. Good bamboo is extremely tough, and is naturally...

Jarrah decking and pergolas

Jarrah is a native eucalypt from Western Australia, which is valued as a durable, termite and weather resistant hardwood. Jarrah has a beautiful, uniform...

Merbau decking and pergolas

Merbau, also known as kwila and ipil, is a tropical timber which inhabits mangrove forests. Merbau is attractive and termite resistant, although its use...

Outdoor fittings and cabling

Electrical systems installed outside may be exposed to the elements, so it's vital that appropriately weatherproofed equipment is used. Find out what the law...

Outdoor audio

Having an audio system that lets you pipe music out to your backyard is fantastic, but requires a bit of careful planning and the...

Outdoor lighting guide

Security, safety and function should all play a role in the way you choose to design your outdoor lighting.    Outdoor lighting can take advantage of...
Landscape lighting

Landscape and garden lighting

Good landscape and garden lighting can do amazing things for the way your yard looks at night.   Outdoor lighting presents a great opportunity to experiment. Landscape...
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