Maintenance
Beware of lead paint when renovating
Everyone knows about asbestos, but it’s surprising how few people realise how much of a risk lead paint can be – and just how common it is in older Australian homes.
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.
How to fix big cracks & holes in walls
Larger cracks and holes require a little more attention, but can still be made to disappear using the right methods and materials.
How to fix small cracks & holes in walls
Provided that you know what you're doing, you can easily make small cracks and holes in walls disappear completely.
How to clean interior walls
Crayon? Dead bugs? Blood? Don't worry - most interior wall surfaces are designed to be fairly easily cleaned.
How to clean exterior walls
It depends on what your walls are made from, but giving your exterior walls a clean can improve the look of your home.
Wall maintenance
Big surfaces like walls inevitably get dirty, and inevitably get damaged from time to time. Here are some easy ways to keep your walls looking great.
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What is energy management?
Relatively speaking, there’s a tremendous amount of energy used in Australian homes these days. And while our energy consumption is beginning to decrease, we’re still consuming almost twice as much per capita as we did in 1960.
Soundproofing techniques
There are a variety of ways to improve the soundproofing of your home, including measures you can take to insulate doors, windows and walls. Find out more about different techniques used to control sound.
What's a sustainable home?
Pinning down exactly what constitutes a ‘sustainable home’ isn't easy - but understanding the kinds of things that really matter will help you go a long way towards building one.