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Smart home automation systems can do a great deal not only to make your home comfortable and secure, but also to ensure that your lighting, climate control and other systems are set up for maximum efficiency.

A professional integrator can ensure your home automation system works seamlessly every time.

Open platform systems provide a means with which many different home technologies and applications can be automated. Learn more about what open platforms are, and how they can be used in smart homes.

Smart meters allow your electricity provider to communicate with and control specific appliances, and to provide information to your home automation systems. Read on to find out more about how smart meters work.

Automated security systems are normally an integral part of a home automation system. Find out how they work, and what sorts of technologies they employ to keep your home and family safe.

A living automated home, provided that it's designed right, is often far safer and more efficient than a regular home. Learn more about the many advantages of good home automation.

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.

Floor plans, site plans, elevations and other architectural diagrams are generally pretty self explanatory - but the devil's often in the details. It's not always easy to make an educated guess about what a particular abbreviation or symbol might mean.

There's plenty more to planning a bathroom than just choosing some pretty taps and tiles. Find out more about why good bathroom design is such an art.

There’s no disguising a bathroom in need of renovation. Thankfully though, if you know what you're doing it's not hard to keep a lid on renovation costs.

Over time, decks may lose their colour and lustre. Find out how to choose the right stain for your deck, and safely restain it to the best effect.

There are many costs to building a carport. Make sure you include all of them in your budget.

Devastating bushfires are unfortunately an all too common occurrence across Australia.
In response to recent bushfire attacks a revised building standard has been...

Showers span the gamut of tastes, come in more shapes and styles than you can imagine, and need to be planned sensibly. Find out what kinds of things you'll need to consider when planning your shower.

A gas leak is serious business - and is extremely dangerous anywhere in your home. Find out what steps to take if you suspect there is a gas leak inside your home.

Ever noticed that some houses are cooler or warmer than others without relying heavily on powered cooling or heating devices? This usually comes down to clever design...

Selecting the right fittings for your desired look is one of the last things to be done when planning your bathroom, but it's also one of the most important.

Using hot water enhancements can not only improve the supply of hot water to your bathroom, but also help to reduce the amount of water you waste.