Tips, Tricks and Saving

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In this section you will find tips & tricks for around the home. From cleaning to smart savings.
 

Overview

General Building

• Sandpaper Grit
• Display Homes
• Individually Designed Homes
• Seven Easy Steps - To Building or Renovating
• Not Just Bricks, but Mortar
• Classifications for Treated Timber
• Smart Housing - Checklist
• Home Building & Buying Tips
• Building & Renovation Guide
• Project Homes
• Ideas to increase the value of your home
• Building in Bushfire Prone Areas
• Owner Builder Tips
• Council: Plans, Searches and Approvals

Termite and Pest Control

• Termite Management - What Owners Need To Know
• Termite - attacks & information
• Termite - barriers & protection

Heating & Cooling

• Choosing Ceiling Fans
• Getting the Right Size Air Conditioner
• Choosing the Right Air Conditioner
• Air Conditioning Tips
• Whole House Fans

Exteriors

• Concrete Tips
• Thinking about a Pool
• Avoiding Timber Rot
• Timber Durability

Interiors

• Plumbing & Bathroom Hints
• Guide to Carpets - About Carpets
• Guide to Carpets - Carpet Care
• Plan for effective lighting
• Tiling - achieve the look without the price tag
• Leaking Showers
• Fabric Wallcoverings - Care & Selection
• Mildew Problems and Prevention

Painting & Decorating

• Wooden Floors - Type of Surface Finishes
• Paint Brush Guide
• Wooden Floors - Sanding
• Wooden Floors - Finishing
• Two Paint or Not Two Paint?
• Painting Dispute - Technical Inspection Service
• Painting Your House
• Do you know what paint is used for what?

Miscellaneous

• Stamp Duty $$$
• Top 10 Building Defects
• Who are the people in the building industry?
• Industry Research
• Waterproofing Tips for the Handyman

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