Maintenance
Cooling maintenance
One of the most important parts of cooling your home is ensuring that air conditioners and fans are properly taken care of.
How to clean heating ducts and vents
Heating ducts carry air all around your house, and vents often get dirty as a result of how much air flows through them. Find out if (and how) you need to clean them.
How to clean an air conditioner
Properly cleaning and maintaining your air conditioner is vital to ensuring that it works properly, and that it's as efficient and effective as it's designed to be.
6 common aircon problems
Is your aircon dripping water? Not blowing cold air? Perhaps it's making funny noises or blowing out a bad smell? There are a few different things that can go wrong with an airconditioner. Find out how to deal with them.
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Structural insulated panels (SIPs)
SIPs are wall materials comprised of polystyrene sandwiched between two rigid panels. While they're not cheap, SIPs offer additional advantages in terms of thermal performance that go beyond their R values.
Bench performance considerations
When you're choosing a benchtop, there are a few things you'll need to take into account before rushing in and making any decisions.
Choosing the right window size
Well planned windows improve year-round comfort and reduce the need for artificial heating in winter and air conditioning in summer. The size of your windows and which...