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Dear enthusiast,
There's a competition running at the moment in NSW that you might well be interested in - it's a unique opportunity to live in a souped-up smart home, complete with fuel cells, solar pergola and electric car, all without paying rent for a full 12 months. Check it out here.
This month, we're also bringing you a stack of articles on common safety hazards around your home.
Well worth a read, lots of great advice here:
Take care folks,
Darcy Wilson
Editor - Build
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Is your shower lighting dull? If you can't clearly see what you're doing in the shower, you may end up having a very nasty accident. Find out how to fix this. Where you put your heaters - whether they're small space heaters or fireplaces - will make a big difference to how safe they are. Find out what's best for your home. Most home theatres are tightly sealed to help with soundproofing - but it's just as important to make sure that your home theatre's properly ventilated. Find out how. Are your screen doors actually 'security' doors? Not all metal screen doors offer the same assurances when it comes to security. See if yours are build to protect. Got electrical gear or lighting outside - or a line running to the shed? Find out what's required for outdoor electrical safety. There are a few health issues related to floors - especially those caused by dust mites and fumes from new carpets. Could your floor be causing you problems? A badly installed hot water system can either scald you, or act as a breeding ground for dangerous bacteria. Learn more about what can go wrong. Good security lighting doesn't have to be complicated, but can offer a tremendous amount as a deterrent. Find out more about lighting for security. If you live in a cyclone-prone area, the integrity of your roof's a big deal. Here's some advice on what to look for, and how to keep your roof safe. Think you might have asbestos sheeting in your walls? Read this article on how to deal with the threat safely and effectively. Windows need to meet certain requirements if you're building in a bushfire prone area. Find out what's required, and whether yours meet the standard. Do you have a handrail on your deck? How high your deck is will determine whether you need one, and what sort you need to install. Carbon monoxide is a killer - and even in a properly flued home, the wrong conditions can lead to disaster. Learn more about how to avoid CO poisoning. If you live in a bushfire prone area, your pergola must be built with this in mind. See what sorts of measures are required for bushfire safety. |
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