Home Design Guides: Regulations, Tradies and professionals
How to identify and deal with asbestos
If you're renovating an older home, there's a fair chance you'll come across asbestos. Because it's so dangerous, laws exist about how it should be handled, and by whom.
How to choose an electrician
There's not much electrical work you're legally allowed to do for yourself in Australia. Find out when you need to hire an electrician, and how to find the right one.
How to check an air conditioner installer's licence
It's important that you only have licensed technicians do work on your air conditioners. Find out about the different types of air conditioning licenses.
Gas installation and use
There are special laws and regulations in place in Australia that control to how gas appliances should be chosen, who can install them and who can maintain them. Here's what you need to know.
Plumbing regulations
While you're not expected to know all of the regulations inside and out, understanding the basics can definitely help you ensure that your plumbing's what it's meant to be.
Solar panel designer / installer accreditation and warranty support
In Australia, there are certain laws and regulations that exist to ensure that only accredited tradespeople do certain parts of an installation. Find out who needs to install your solar system, and why.