Pergola regulations
A pergola's not necessarily a very technical thing to construct, but there are some rules about what you can and can't do, and it's...
What is a ‘European laundry’?
There's plenty of debate about what the term 'European laundry' actually means. Find out what to expect - and how best to plan a...
Types of floors
When you talk about types of floors, you're talking about a few different things. For a start - what sort of subfloor or foundations...
Polished concrete benchtops
Polished concrete's a very flexible material in terms of design, and is becoming much more popular in both contemporary and traditional kitchens.
Polished concrete's versatile...
How to fix a leaking tap
Most of the time, if a tap in your home is leaky, dripping or hard to close it's the result of a broken washer....
Electrical regulations
Find out more about electrical regulations in Australia, when you're likely to need an electrician, and what you'll need to know about the regulations...
Engineered stone tiles
Engineered stone tiles are a tough, low maintenance type of tile that can be made to look like most types of natural stone.
Engineered stone...
Natural stone tiles
As the name suggests, natural stone tiles are tiles that are cut from stone (of the ‘natural’ variety). The word ‘natural’ is used to...
Rectified tiles vs. non-rectified tiles: what’s the difference?
Rectified tiles cost a little more, but they offer a completely different look and style to non-rectified tiles. Find out more about the differences...
Monocottura vs. bicottura tiles: what’s the difference?
If you're shopping for ceramic tiles, it's likely you'll run across the Italian terms 'monocottura' and 'bicottura'. These refer to the firing process for...