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Electricity you buy from an energy supplier needs to be generated somehow. For a small cost, these days you can choose whether or not...

There's nothing more efficient than using a completely renewable energy source. Find out how things like wind- and solar-generated electricity can help you to...

Certain scenarios around the house - and some appliances in particular - are notoriously inefficient. Understanding how energy's being used and avoiding waste is...

Power vampires cost Australians a lot of money each year. 'Power vampire' is another name for an appliance with an inefficient power supply, which...

Rising energy bills and the shift to smarter, more sustainable homes have made energy management systems (EMS) an increasingly valuable tool for homeowners and renovators. Whether you're building new, upgrading an older home or just want better visibility over your energy use, an EMS can give you real-time control over how, when and where you use power.

An overview of a typical electrical installation in a home from the local pole transformer, to the service fuse and to your switchbox. Electrical...

Find out what sorts of electrical systems you'll need to have installed in your home. Despite all the other variations, there are some basic electrical...

There are very real risks you take when buying products that don’t comply, says Clipsal standardisation manager Gary Busbridge. These days, there are...

Instead of allowing it to run down the drain, rainwater can be collected to use on gardens. Find out more about how rainwater collection...

Drainage is one of the most critical, yet often overlooked, components of building or renovating a home. Good drainage ensures water flows away from your home and off your property efficiently, protecting everything from your slab to your landscaping. Poor drainage, on the other hand, can lead to structural damage, mould, erosion, slab heave and expensive long-term repairs.