Outdoor audio
Having an audio system that lets you pipe music out to your backyard is fantastic, but requires a bit of careful planning and the...
Home audio components
A modern home theatre is more than just a big screen and a comfy chair. It’s an integrated system designed to deliver a true cinematic experience—crisp visuals, immersive sound and seamless control.
Noise regulations
For the sake of keeping neighbourhoods happy, there are usually restrictions in place on how much noise you can make at given times. Learn...
Where to position speakers
Speaker systems, particularly those that use surround technologies, are designed to be positioned in very specific ways. Find out how to position your speakers...
What subfloor do I need?
There are a lot of factors that will affect what sort of subfloor your home uses. It's normally not so much a matter of...
How to pick your flooring
Choosing the right surfaces for floors is as much about safety and suitability as it is about style. Find out how to make the...
What’s in a floor?
There's a lot more to floors than just the surface you see and walk on. Find out how different kinds of floors are made,...
Bushfire regulations for flooring
Certain regulations apply to the way floors should be constructed in bushfire prone areas of Australia. Find out what you need to know.
The right...
Waterproofing for floors
An important part of building a bathroom is to ensure that floors and walls are properly waterproofed, to prevent rot and mould.
Why is waterproofing...
Carpet ratings, classification and labels
When you're buying a carpet, ACCS star rating labels will help you to determine which carpets are best suited for your purposes.
In Australia, carpet...