When was the last time someone you know mentioned Queensland’s “new” smoke alarm legislation? The rules came into effect in 2017, some six years ago now, with the end goal of dramatically slashing the number of deaths caused by house fires in the...
When considering termite treatment options and the cost of termite treatment in Australia there are two main options to choose between other than fumigation. There are barrier treatments and then there are baits. You might consider a cheaper alternative using...
Since their use became widespread in the 1970’s, Australians have come to rely on smoke alarms to keep their homes and businesses safe from fire. These life-saving gadgets alert us to the presence of fire and smoke, while there’s still time to evacuate and...
Close your eyes, imagine your dream home, and now ask yourself: what roof colour do you see? Is it dark? Light? Red, brown, blue or green? White? Terracotta? We all have our aesthetic preferences – and no one can tell us we’re wrong because it’s...
Have you had a power bill arrive lately? If not, then prepare yourself for a shock – because they’re only going up, up, up. And multiple Australian consumer groups are predicting a lot more pain to come, as some of them predict rises in the order of 30...
Has somebody told you that your forthcoming electrical work will require an electrical compliance certificate? No idea what this legal document even is, let alone where and how to get one? Let’s demystify this complex topic. But first things first: what are...