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When planning a new home or extension, the type of soil on your block can have a significant impact on your foundation design and your construction budget. If you're building on a reactive soil site, understanding the risks and requirements can help you avoid future structural issues.

Designing a home theatre isn’t just about the biggest screen or loudest speakers. If you want immersive sound without disturbing the rest of your home (or neighbours), proper soundproofing is essential. Whether you're building from scratch or upgrading an existing room, here's what you need to know about soundproofing a home theatre.

The shape of a room, what it contains, and the textures and materials that are used throughout are just a few of the things...

Over time, slate and flagstone sealant will be scratched off and worn. Resealing your floor will help to restore it to its original glory. Scratches...

If your floorboards or parquetry floor are looking tired and worn, a good polish may be all that's needed to rejuvenate them.   Properly caring for...

Properly cleaning carpet on a regular basis is a good way to keep it looking fresh and new, and to keep allergens under control.    Make...

Concrete slabs may become damaged when they're installed on reactive soil. Find out how you can repair and stabilise them.    Minor slab repair is best...

Over time, stump subfloors need to be restumped to make sure the house is evenly supported. Find out what restumping involves. What is restumping? Restumping, also...

Cracks in concrete and settling ground can do a lot of damage to your home. Find out how to deal with and prevent this...

The type of material and finish that you use on your floors can have an impact on your health. Make sure you pick flooring...