Now having a pool, to many, is a dream come true. The thought of coming home from a stifling hot and generally annoying day at the rat race and returning to a cool and clear oasis of fresh water, that looks so inviting after a day in the hot Australian office environments all wrapped up in a shirt and tie. Whether you intend to enjoy your pool alone or create fun and treasured memories win it is completely up to you, but it’s important that you stay on top of all of the maintenance requirements that come with pool ownership. After all, your pool doesn’t just magically clean itself and getting the right balance in the different factors that determine your overall water quality requires careful attention.

However you want to look at it, in your home there are several potentially hazardous and destructive elements that you use every day that could potentially cause a catastrophe or disaster for both your homes livability and safety or even for you and your family’s personal safety. We are talking of course about the elements in your house, the water, the gas supply and probably the most dangerous sounding one of them all and that would be the electrical current that runs through your house that powers most of the things that you enjoy on a day to day basis. However as we are sure that you are aware from the various public safety campaigns around this topic, that electricity can be very dangerous in certain circumstances.

We understand that starting a new construction or clearing away an old one to make way for your new development can be a long and drawn out process whilst waiting for planning permits and clarifications on what you are able to do and not do, and when it comes to that all important first step of having your construction, or the jolt of adrenaline when everything is ready for the demolition crews to move in and begin their dramatic and visually exciting work. However, if you’re going to do something, do it properly and consider getting a dilapidation report.

Having a real grass lawn in your home is a great way of revitalizing your garden and providing you with that lush green space that everybody loves in the summertime. However it’s not as simple as it may appear on paper, grass like every other living thing on the planet comes in all shapes and sizes and different species not only look different but are actually more suited to different environments and applications and you must put little bit of consideration into what it is your lawn will be used for. Let’s take a look at some of the more commonly found species available in Australia and where they are best suited.

Your garden may at times feel like a never ending treadmill of repair and maintenance. Keeping up with trends and tending to your many bushes and plants, ensuring that your garden not only looks great but perfectly encapsulates the theme or look you want your outdoor space to have. And making it kid friendly. And making space for the dog. That’s a lot to consider and a lot to take into account when you redesign your garden, so taking this into consideration it’s probably best if you start with the larger, more important aspects of your garden and work downwards.

Whether it is used for removing water from a space or a more specified use in your industry, pressure pumps can be a bit of a minefield for the uninformed and they incur a substantial cost so choosing the correct pump first time is essential. What should you look for? What things need to be taken into consideration when choosing? Hopefully this guide can help you explore some of the options available and assist you in making that correct decision.

Everybody has something better to do than cleaning, yet even for the tidiest individual cleaning your home regularly can become a tedious and boring chore. Luckily there are plenty of companies offering home cleaning, but a bottle of polish and rubber gloves doesn’t make a good cleaner. So what do you need to look for in a good cleaner or company? Hopefully this guide will assist you when going through the motions of employing a cleaner.

Working from has become an integral part of our daily lives. People routinely work at night, on weekends, and increasingly on vacation. Even if we do commute to an office on a daily basis, whether you’re a teacher, lawyer, or business professional, there’s still a good amount of work brought home. That’s why these days; everyone needs office space at home. Ideally, it’s a tranquil space where you can concentrate and have all the tools you need to perform your duties.

If you are planning on building or renovating a home you will probably need the help of a few professionals to get started. So who should you hire: an architect, engineer or a draftsman?  It may seem like they all perform very similar functions, however there are actually distinct differences between what these professionals can do for you.

It’s summer time. We all know the feeling; it’s hot and sticky and you want to open the front door and windows to get a nice breeze flowing though. But that could be an open invitation for thieves and unwanted pests to come on in too. Well, the good news it, you do have options…

You can install security screens and doors that keep out home invaders, but also still let the light and air in.