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Around the Home


How to make your house a home - with practical information on how to maintain, improve and renovate around your home. From pest control to roofing, insulation to windows, doors to fittings, painting and decorating, we show you how it's done and offer hands-on, practical steps to success.

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  1. How to plaster ceilings and walls at home

    Whether it's the ceiling or the walls, good preparation is the key to a successful DIY plastering job. It doesn't have to be a drama – just make sure you prepare well, clean as you go and give yourself enough time!

  2. How to choose the right exterior paint for your home

    How long your exterior paint will last depends on choosing the right type of paint for the job - and finding the best exterior house paint means considering the surface you're working with. Confused?

  3. Electrical safety tips for your home

    In this appliance- and computer-driven age, home electricity usage is at an all-time high. Here's how to keep things safe with simple electrical safety precautions.

  4. Window insulation saves energy in the home

    Insulation for windows can reduce the noise in your home and cut your household energy bills at the same time!

  5. How to cure a damp house

    Combat rising damp in your home - you can fix a damp house by employing one of a variety of solutions.

  6. How to use a grey water system at home

    Grey water has become a popular recycling alternative in the current environment. If you’re planning to install a grey water system, read our checklist on water treatment.

  7. Installing insulation materials in the home

    Home insulation materials involve more than just stuffing the wall with pink batts. Read our tips on how to get the most of installing insulation into your home.

  8. Managing drain pipes at home

    Ensuring there is some erosion protection for your drain pipes could save an expensive trip from the plumbers. Read how you can keep on top of drain management.

  9. Installing rainwater tanks in small spaces

    Installing a rainwater tank is a great way to reduce household water consumption in the home. If you have limited space for a tank, however, here’s a guide on how to install a water catchment device without difficulty.

  10. Staging a home for sale

    Making your home look as though it’s fresh on the market can increase the sale potential for prospective buyers. Staging a home like those in new housing estates will give you an advantage.