Living spaces

Good landscape and garden lighting can do amazing things for the way your yard looks at night.   Outdoor lighting presents a great opportunity to experiment. Landscape...

The lighting design in your kitchen will make a vast difference to how comfortable and safe it is, as well as to how good...

These areas can be lit however you choose, and give you a great deal of freedom to do interesting things with light design.    A carefully...

Bathrooms require good task lighting for practicality and safety, but it needs to be designed in such a way as to avoid glare from...

Security, safety and function should all play a role in the way you choose to design your outdoor lighting.    Outdoor lighting can take advantage of...

See how lagging (insulation) and the distance that hot water has to travel through your pipes can affect energy efficiency in your hot water...

The location of your hot water system significantly impacts its efficiency and responsiveness. Installing the system close to high-demand taps, such as those in the kitchen, bathroom, or laundry, reduces heat loss and ensures a quicker supply of hot water. This proximity allows the system to operate more effectively, as the water doesn't have to travel long distances through pipes.

A cold water diverter is a mechanical valve installed on a hot water line. It redirects the initial cold water, known as redwater, that sits in the pipe before hot water arrives. Instead of wasting this water down the drain, the diverter sends it to a greywater tank, a garden irrigation system, or back into the hot water storage system for reuse. These diverters work using water pressure and do not require electricity.

If you're renovating your home—especially your bathroom, ensuite or kitchen—you're probably already thinking about energy efficiency and water conservation. One option gaining popularity in Australian homes is the hot water recirculation system. These systems are designed to deliver hot water instantly, without wasting litres of water while you wait for the tap to warm up.

Temperature controllers play a vital role in modern Australian homes, particularly in renovations and new builds that must meet today’s safety, energy and sustainability standards. These devices regulate water temperature at outlets, reducing the risk of scalding and helping households comply with current building codes.