Living spaces

Not only can slamming doors be loud and intrusive, but it can also cause damage to the door hardware. Find out how soft closing...

Electrical systems installed outside may be exposed to the elements, so it's vital that appropriately weatherproofed equipment is used. Find out what the law...

When designing or renovating a home, electrical outlets are one of those small details that make a big difference. Get the placement right, and your home will be more functional, efficient and easier to live in. Get it wrong, and you’ll be dealing with extension cords, cluttered benchtops or a constant shortage of places to plug in.

While smaller appliances can be casually plugged in where they fit and moved around, larger 'roughed in' appliances like ovens will often need to...

Concealed cisterns serve the same purpose as regular cisterns, but are embedded inside walls, ceilings ducts or cabinetry to maximise space or create a...

This is the floor where spills don’t matter, where dirty work is done regularly, where cars are fixed and lawnmowers are taken to pieces...

Your choice of floor covering for the living room will depend on a number of considerations, but perhaps the most important aspect is comfort. How...

Laundry floors are very similar to kitchen floors in terms of demands, and because they're often next to each other these rooms often share...

Bathroom floors need to do more than just look good — they have to handle water, provide safety underfoot and last for years without warping, rotting or cracking. Whether you’re renovating or building new, the right floor can make a big difference to how your bathroom performs over time.

Kitchen floors need to be able to take quite a beating - but they also need to be forgiving on your feet, knees and...