Safety

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...

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

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...

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...

Downlights are a popular lighting choice in modern Australian homes, but installing them without care can pose a real fire risk. These compact fittings often sit snugly in your ceiling cavity, right where insulation, timber and other combustible materials live. So, how do you make sure your stylish lighting doesn’t turn into a smouldering problem?

Hot water problems can disrupt your daily routine and cause stress. Knowing how to quickly identify and respond to common hot water emergencies can save you time, money and prevent further damage.

Harder to break Reduces noise Cuts down UV transmission Exposure to water can cause deterioration   Laminated glass   Laminated glass is commonly used as a safety glass when security and...