Around the home
Are you a DIY home improvement fanatic - or want to be? In most houses, there's an ever-growing list of home maintenance and renovation tasks to be done: we offer advice on roofing, insulation, windows, doors, decks, fences, carpentry and other areas for improvement around your home and backyard.
Double-glazed windows around the home
Installing double-glazed windows is a standard solution for home owners troubled by traffic noise or noise from nearby homes. What may not be widely known is that double-glazing technology has come of age, with some companies offering new, highly effective double-glazing products as well as alternatives to double glazing.
Custom garage doors for stylish home exteriors
Whether it's roller, tilt or sectional, there are custom garage doors to suit every space and home exterior - it's up to you to decide to keep it simple or get sophisticated.
Green paint = eco friendly paint
If you care about the health of your family, using environmentally friendly paint in and around your home makes sense. Here's a look at the range of 'green paint' available and what you need to know before picking up a paintbrush.
Enhance your home with native timber floor boards
While the beautiful look of Australian native timbers make them a popular choice for timber floor boards across the country, international timber species remain a coveted design element.
A timber floorboard transformation
Timber floorboards can transform your house, but quality control is imperative for longevity. Many companies say they can supply and fix your timber floor, but when something goes wrong they pass the work to another contractor.
Paint the world cleaner with eco-friendly "green paint"
We all want to do our best for the environment, but it hasn't always been so easy when painting our homes. However, with a number of companies now producing eco-friendly or 'green' paints, our homes can look great and be better for the environment too.
Cleaning a concrete tile roof
If your concrete tile roof is looking grubby or is covered in lichen or moss, it might be time to think about getting it cleaned. While most people get their roofs cleaned simply for aesthetic reasons, keeping them in tip-top shape can occasionally have other, more practical benefits.
DIY window repair won't break the bank
There's nothing worse than the sound of glass breaking. But if you're a budding handyperson, DIY window repair is surprisingly straightforward. So instead of waiting for the repairman, why not dust off the toolbox and fix it yourself?
Concrete versus plastic rainwater tanks
Because of the long-running drought, many home owners are deciding to install rainwater tanks on their properties. A rain tank is typically made from concrete or plastic, and both have their pros and cons.
The Daikin airconditioner range
If you're looking into ways to keep your home cool over the next few months, investing in a Daikin airconditioner might be a good first step, given the quality of the systems available from the brand.
