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Maintenance

DIY vs. professional insulation

What sort of insulation can you install yourself - and when might you need to hire a professional do the job properly? Find out more about what's required to install different sorts of acoustic insulation.

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AV content and media

Personal Video Recorder (PVR)

PVRs, also known as 'Digital Video Recorders' (or DVRs) allow you to record what's on television and play it back when you're ready to watch it. These systems are often integrated into other devices like TVs.

How to build a house
Mandatory inspections

Mandatory inspections

It's very important - for the sake of safety and compliance - that your home is properly inspected by a qualified surveyor at various stages of its construction to ensure that it meets the relevant standards, local regulations and Building Code (B

Hot water
Temperature and pressure valve on a hot water tank

T&P valves and discharge pipes

All tank storage hot water systems must be fitted with T&P (temperature and pressure) valves and discharge pipes. Find out how these parts work and what role they play.

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