Maintenance
Beware of lead paint when renovating
Everyone knows about asbestos, but it’s surprising how few people realise how much of a risk lead paint can be – and just how common it is in older Australian homes.
How to fix a leaking tap
Most of the time, if a tap in your home is leaky, dripping or hard to close it's the result of a broken washer. While it's possible that your leaking tap's a 'washerless' tap (i.e. one with a ball, cartridge or ceramic disc mechanism - see the 'Types of taps' article linked below), it's a lot less likely that these taps will be leaking like this. You can usually tell if you have a ceramic disc type tap because it'll only need a quarter or half turn to fully open the tap.
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Types of vanities, basins and mirrors
The right vanity can turn a nice bathroom into a spectacular one. This is true when starting a new bathroom from scratch, but is even more obvious in renovations.
Doors checklist
Looking at choosing (or replacing) some doors? Have a look through our doors checklist to get a better idea of what you need to consider before you buy.
How tile roofs are installed
Once the house’s frame is in place, it’s time to put the roof cladding on. Whether this goes on before external walls are erected or clad will depend very much on what's being built. In the simplest terms, the whole point of a roof is to keep water out of your house – and that’s exactly why it’s sometimes the first thing to go up after the frame.