How to hire an electrician
This guide will help you understand what to look for when hiring an electrician in 2025 and how to ensure the work is legal, safe, and up to standard.
Bamboo floors
Bamboo offers a low-cost and sustainable alternative to hardwood timber floors. Learn more about how bamboo floors are made, and how they rate in...
The kitchen work triangle… and beyond
The kitchen work triangle - often just referred to as ‘the kitchen triangle’ - is a basic but time-honoured principle for designing ergonomic, functional...
How to maintain your hot water system
Proper routine hot water system maintenance isn't difficult if you know what you're doing - and it can double or triple the life of...
Types of wall materials
The materials you use for the walls in your home will affect how your home looks (both inside and out), how it'll stand up...
How to hire a plumber
Depending on the work you need done, you may need to give a little thought to who's going to do plumbing or gasfitting work...
Ventilation methods
There are many different methods with which to ventilate your home. Choosing one, or a combination of several, can ensure your home is a...
Types of heating
There are many different ways to keep warm - and many practical differences between different types of heater. The type of fuel you use,...
Tank storage and continuous flow
Traditionally hot water systems have relied on tank storage, but recently continuous flow systems have begun to prove their worth in a big way....
Fuel types for hot water systems
The type of fuel your hot water heater uses can mean the difference between huge bills and no bills at all. Find out what...