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Structure

Many elements of structure make up the home, including doors, floors, walls, roofs, foundations and windows. This handy guide helps explain all these elements and more.

Wallpaper

Wallpaper

Hanging up wallpaper is a popular way of decorating your walls and expressing your style in a variety of designs and colours.   Wallpaper can...

Windows, doors and apertures

In most cases, adding a door or window to a wall isn't as simple as just cutting a hole. See how windows and doors...

Shape, style and orientation

If you live in a climate where the temperature fluctuates significantly between the seasons, positioning of your walls right may play a crucial role...

Feature walls

Feature walls are a great way to add colour and character to your rooms, giving you the chance to show off your creativity. Find...

Log homes

Log cabins and houses are a romantic choice, but typically need specialist installation and can be quite a complicated choice. What is a log home? A...
Stone walls

Stone walls

Stone walls have been around forever. When built properly and of the right stone, they are amazingly weatherproof and resilient. What is a stone home? A...

Thermal mass and wall insulation

Walls can play a big part in how energy efficient a house is - particularly in terms of how much heat they absorb and...

Recycled wall materials

One of the best ways to save energy is to use recycled materials. Find out about using recycled materials for walls. One of the more...

Cyclone code requirements for walls

Depending on where you live, there may be special requirements for fire or cyclone codes. See how these affect you. Each year, Australian lives are...
How to choose walls

How to choose walls

Some types of walls and materials are far better suited to different types of houses and climates than others. Find out what makes for...