Window installation tips

Although most consumers will never personally install a window, there are checks that can be undertaken to ensure your windows are fitted properly. Poorly installed windows...

Rebates for solar panels

State and federal governments currently offer significant rebates for solar electricity installations. Find out how these are regulated, how the rebates work, and what you're entitled to.

Sediment controls and erosion controls

Most construction sites are cleared before work starts. For this reason, erosion can be a big problem and sediment running off construction sites can pollute waterways. Find out about sediment controls and how they work.

Security screen doors

Security screen doors offer both a way to add an extra layer of security to the front door of your house, and to provide extra ventilation and sunlight when it's needed.

Vinyl and linoleum

Linoleum (or lino for short) is a popular floor covering, thanks mostly to its excellent durability and affordable cost.

Basins and sinks

Learn what differentiates different kinds of basins and sinks in bathrooms, kitchens and laundries, as well as what types are available, and how they're attached to your plumbing systems.

How to connect banana plugs

There are many ways to connect your receiver to your speakers, but banan plugs are seen as a preferred option. Find out how to connect them.

How to unblock a drain

Blocked drains in your kitchen are no fun - but thankfully they're not too difficult to deal with. Read our guide on how to unblock a drain and save yourself from a watery disaster.

Thermal performance of walls

Walls can absorb a tremendous amount of heat. This can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on where you live.

Wood plastic composite (WPC) decking and pergolas

Composite decking is a type of decking material normally composed of plastics, timber and sawdust. Composite decking is designed to look like wood, requires very little maintenance and is quite strong.

Types of shower heads

The shower head you choose will make or break your shower in terms of how nice it feels.

Thermal insulation materials

Many different materials can be used for insulation, including rock wool, glass wool, sheep's wool, cellulose, polystyrene and straw bales, among others. Find out how they compare in terms of performance and cost.

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.

Trombe wall

Trombe walls allow you to take advantage of the sun to passively heat your home.

Sawtooth roofs

This traditional daylighting method is mostly used in industrial buildings, but is now making a comeback in homes.

Solar shingles

A relatively new development in building, solar shingles consist of small solar panels made into roofing shingles to provide an attractive, easy to maintain means of generating electricity.

Bushfire regulations for decking and pergolas

Regulations apply in bushfire prone areas which may affect how you're allowed to build a pergola. Find out what regulations apply, and how they affect your plans.