Regulations

If you live in a bushfire or cyclone prone area, special regulations affect how your roof is built - and likewise for many other...

Wireless Internet is very popular, but there are rules relating to how it can be used - and connecting to your neighbour's access points...

When you're designing a dedicated home theatre room, one of the most important decisions is whether to include windows—and if so, how to manage them. While natural light is great in most areas of the home, it can seriously compromise the performance of your ho

Because of the vast differences in power consumption between different display technologies, TVs now come with energy star ratings. Learn how to read the...

For the sake of keeping neighbourhoods happy, there are usually restrictions in place on how much noise you can make at given times. Learn...

Certain regulations apply to the way floors should be constructed in bushfire prone areas of Australia. Find out what you need to know. The right...

An important part of building a bathroom is to ensure that floors and walls are properly waterproofed, to prevent rot and mould. Why is waterproofing...

When you're buying a carpet, ACCS star rating labels will help you to determine which carpets are best suited for your purposes. In Australia, carpet...

When planning a new home or extension, the type of soil on your block can have a significant impact on your foundation design and your construction budget. If you're building on a reactive soil site, understanding the risks and requirements can help you avoid future structural issues.

Fires are one of the most common household disasters to happen, yet have equally devastating effects. Learn about fireproofing regulations for your walls to...