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Genius tips to manage spring allergies in your home

Published: September 13, 2021

Spring is such a beautiful time of year in Brisbane and South East Queensland, the days warm up and get longer giving us more opportunities to get outside & enjoy our lovely region. Unfortunately, the spring season is not such a great time for all residents of the area. The stunning weather, ......

How to help your appliances last longer

Published: September 13, 2021

Doing everything you can to ensure your appliances last as long as practical, not only means you’re getting the most value for money possible but it also helps protect our environment by reducing rubbish. For all home appliances, following the care instructions recommended in the manufactur......

5 smart elements to add to your garden for spring

Published: August 13, 2021

Thanks to ongoing advances in technology our homes are getting smarter by the day, from smart lights and smart locks to whole home automation systems. So it stands to reason that our gardens will be next to get an automation upgrade. You may initially think that unless they are creating weed pull......

Old vs new - great reasons to update your air conditioning system before summer

Published: August 10, 2021

With summer just around the corner now is a great time to make sure your home climate control systems are in top condition and ready for the heat. For many homes this will mean servicing the air conditioner and giving it a thorough clean. However, if your energy bills were on the up last summer, ......

Reduce your water heating costs with a hot water timer

Published: August 06, 2021

Paired with a solar PV system, a hot water timer offers a practical, cost-saving way to help reduce your home water heating bills. This clever little timing device is easily fitted to your home switchboard by an electrician. How does a hot water timer work? During set times of the day (usually ar......

Don’t make these 6 common mistakes when installing solar

Published: August 06, 2021

For as long as solar power has been available to Australian homes there have been reports of homeowners getting stuck with poorly installed or faulty solar systems and dodgy installers who fail to rectify deficient workmanship. A recent article by ABC News highlighted the problems some consumers ......

4 great ways to care for your garden in winter

Published: July 09, 2021

Give your garden some love with these great ways to care for it this winter. Boost the water retention Help your garden make the most of the rain by applying a good soil wetting agent and aerate the soil under your lawns. Water that pools in certain places and then runs off is waste......

Most popular winter reno projects for your home

Published: July 09, 2021

Despite our relatively mild winters, the cooler temperatures tend to keep many residents of South East Queensland close to home which makes this a great time to tackle a few home renovation, upgrades or maintenance projects. Since the beginning of the pandemic home remodelling has become high on ......

Expert tips to future-proof your home’s plumbing

Published: July 09, 2021

Taking a minute to consider the long term use of your home can help to make practical, eco-friendly, and cost-effective decisions around your plumbing systems today. These choices can reduce the future energy needs as well as the maintenance requirements of the plumbing fixtures, fittings and sys......