Gardening guides for different conditions
Every garden has its challenges - some far more so than others! Many gardens have too little water; some too much. Others are steep...
Bath regulations
There are a few different regulations relating to the way that baths need to be installed. These include rules about the quality and manufacture...
Pergola regulations
A pergola's not necessarily a very technical thing to construct, but there are some rules about what you can and can't do, and it's...
What is a ‘European laundry’?
There's plenty of debate about what the term 'European laundry' actually means. Find out what to expect - and how best to plan a...
Polished concrete benchtops
Polished concrete's a very flexible material in terms of design, and is becoming much more popular in both contemporary and traditional kitchens.
Polished concrete's versatile...
How to fix a leaking tap
Most of the time, if a tap in your home is leaky, dripping or hard to close it's the result of a broken washer....
Standard laundry spaces and clearances
A badly designed laundry won't just be uncomfortable and inconvenient - it can also be dangerous. Find out how much space should be allowed...
How to design your laundry
Designing a good laundry is often a matter of balancing what you need, with the amount of space that's actually available. Find out how...
Timber fitout and cabinetry
Your interior and exterior walls are up and your house is really starting to take shape – but there’s still the matter of putting...
How to tile and waterproof a bathroom
Find out more about how waterproofing and tiling are done to ensure that they meet the relevant Australian Standards.
Once the plasterboard’s finished and the...