Maintenance
Insulation maintenance
Feeling a chill in your home? Think your heater's being overworked? It could be that you need a top up on your insulation, but you'll need to make sure that you know that insufficient insulation really is the problem.
DIY vs. professional insulation
What sort of insulation can you install yourself - and when might you need to hire a professional do the job properly? Find out more about what's required to install different sorts of acoustic insulation.
How to improve your home's insulation
Is your house not keeping out the neighbour's noisy parties? Perhaps you're intending on setting up a home theatre? Find out more about how to improve the soundproofing in your home with better insulation.
How to improve insulation in walls
Insulation in walls can make a huge difference to the comfort of your home. Find out how to improve your wall insulation.
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Distance between water and power points
Regulations in Australia restrict where you're able to position power points in relation to sinks and taps. Find out what the rules say, and how far your power points will need to be from your kitchen sink.
Wind ventilation and cross ventilation
Wind ventilation, also known as cross ventilation, is a simple and effective way to take advantage of the wind to keep your home cool and regulate air quality.
Safety switches and RCDs
Safety switches, also known as 'residual current devices' or RCDs, are a type of switch located in your switch box that helps prevent injury or death as a result of electrocution.