Maintenance
Floor maintenance
Floors see a lot of wear and tear, but if they're properly cared for and maintained most floor surfaces can be kept looking great for decades.
How to reseal flagstone or slate flooring
Over time, slate and flagstone sealant will be scratched off and worn. Resealing your floor will help to restore it to its original glory.
How to polish floorboards and parquetry
If your floorboards or parquetry floor are looking tired and worn, a good polish may be all that's needed to rejuvenate them.
How to clean and repair carpet
Properly cleaning carpet on a regular basis is a good way to keep it looking fresh and new, and to keep allergens under control.
Which floors are easy to maintain?
The time you have to spend cleaning a floor and how well it copes with stains will directly contribute to your long term satisfaction with it. Find out how to choose the right floors.
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Ridge vents
Hot air naturally rises, and ridge vents are an effective way of allowing this heat to easily escape through the highest point in a home - the ridge of the roof.
Door maintenance
Doors generally aren't all that complicated - and fixing them isn't that hard. A little attention when and where it's needed will usually keep them in good working order.
Cyclone regulations for decks and pergolas
If you're planning on building a pergola in a cyclone prone part of Australia, it will need to comply with the cyclone code. Find out what sorts of cyclone proofing measures are required.