Safety

The risk of dangerous mould outbreaks is rising in Australia as heatwaves and heavy rain continue throughout summer. Wet and humid conditions are a perfect...

Fortunately, 2024 offers something previous years didn’t: accessible and affordable smart home technology. These advancements can help keep your home safe, secure and energy-efficient, ensuring you enjoy a stress-free holiday. Here’s how to protect your home and loved ones this festive season.

This National Asbestos Australia Week, Master Builders Australia joins industry calls for caution around ageing asbestos, particularly as the summer season approaches and more Australians undertake home renovation projects to save costs.

Slippery tiles pose a severe safety hazard that can lead to nasty falls and serious injury. Thankfully, there are practical and affordable options to safety-proof your home from slippery tiles.

There are few things that will ruin a barbecue as quickly as an exploding gas tank... Find out how to ensure that your barbecue...

Electricity can be very dangerous when things go wrong. Find out what you should do when you have an emergency that involves electricity.   Before using...

It's not normal - or safe - for your plugs to arc or spark. Find out why this happens, and what you need to...

Required by law in Australia, smoke alarms are designed to detect when there's smoke in your house to help prevent fires. Find out how...

There are very real risks you take when buying products that don’t comply, says Clipsal standardisation manager Gary Busbridge. These days, there are...

Asbestos, which was used for many years as an insulation material, can pose a serious risk to anyone renovating a home. Find out more...