French doors
Popular for their ability to 'open up' a space and create a big entry or exit, french doors vary significantly both in their size,...
Bi-fold doors
Bi‑fold doors have surged in popularity among Australian renovators, offering a seamless blend of style, space-saving flexibility and indoor–outdoor living enhancements. Whether fitted inside a wardrobe or opening wide to your outdoor space, knowing their benefits—and the standards they must meet—helps ensure your investment performs beautifully and lasts for years.
Hinged doors
When you think of a door, the basic hinged door is almost certainly the type that comes to mind. Find out how they work,...
Power tracks
Power tracks are strips designed to allow the positioning of power outlets anywhere across a particular wall. These systems cost more, but go a...
DIY solar hot water: not worth the risk!
Find out why DIY solar hot water kits are dangerous, and how they're likely to cost you much more than you bargained for.
With so...
Electrical maintenance
Find out how to safely maintain your home's electrical systems, and what to do if there's an electrical emergency in your house.
Electrical maintenance is...
Voltage supply fluctuations
Interestingly, the position of your house relative to the main supply for your street can have an impact on your voltage supply - which...
EMI, crosstalk and network interference
EMI (or electromagnetic interference) can cause a variety of problems with electronic equipment or communications systems. Find out how to prevent this in your...
What to do when plugs are arcing or sparking
It's not normal - or safe - for your plugs to arc or spark. Find out why this happens, and what you need to...
How to use your switchboard/switch box
Not sure about how your switchboard works? Have the lights or appliances gone out only in one part of the house? Find out...