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Construction & Tradie Guides
View our latest resources on various topics including flooring, fencing, concreting, building, bricklaying & so much more
What is a Tempering Valve? [2021]
We write about tempering valve, different types of tempering valve, how to install it and can it save money and…
Painting a Colorbond Roof [2021]
Everything you should know about colorbond roofs, painting them in Australia, common colours to choose from, common issues and repainting.
How to Fix Water Hammer? [2021]
What causes water hammer, how to fix it, the costs of repair in Australia, and how does it affect washing…
Low Hot Water Pressure (Causes & Fix) [2021]
Problems with low hot water pressure in your house and the number of reasons that may lead to low hot…
How to Change a Tap Washer? [2021]
We write how to change the tap washer or to fix it by yourself and find the problems connected with…
How to Unblock a Drain? [2021]
How to unblock a drain and how to avoid common problems with your home drains using methods like plunger method…
How Long Does Concrete Take to Set & Cure [2021]
We write about the concrete set time and factors that affect on the concrete set and cure time, as well…
Whirlybird Roof Ventilation Fans 【Complete guide】 [2021]
How to install a whirlybird roof vent fan, installation time, the way they work and the difference with solar vent.
What is a Mechanical Plumber? [2021]
We write about the mechanical plumber and the difference between mechanical and commercial plumber and the services they offer.
Rendering vs Bagging Exterior Brick House [2021]
Rendering vs bagging exterior brick house, bagging in the context of brick walls, bagging vs sacking and the benefits of…
What is Commercial Plumbing in Australia? [2021]
Commercial plumbing in Australia, potable commercial plumbing, sanitary commercial plumbing and commercial plumber vs residential plumber.
Soundproof Fence (Complete Cost Guide) [2021]
The explanation of soundproof fence, the effectiveness of it, the cost in Australia, as well as installation costs and noise…
Stamped Concrete Costs in Australia [2021]
We write about stamped concrete costs in Australia, installation price in Australia, stamped concrete driveway costs and pool area costs.
Concrete Around in-ground Pool [2021]
The type of concrete that can be put around a pool, what is the best type of concrete to choose,…
Concrete Crack Repair in Australia [2021]
We write about concrete crack repair, the worthiness of repairing concrete slabs, cost and prices in Australia to repair cracked…
Colorbond vs Timber Fence (Costs, Durability) [2021]
Colorbond vs timber fence costs and durability, advantages and disadvantages of both types of fencing, and the cost-effectiveness.
Types of Fences (Fencing Options) [2021]
Types of fences, common types of fences in Australia, advantages and disadvantages of different types of fences and how to…
Brush Fencing (Brushwood Guide) [2021]
What is brush fencing, the cost of brushwood fencing per square metre, is it common in Australia and brushwood fencing…
Split System Air Conditioner Installation Cost [2021]
Split system air conditioner installation cost in Australia and the estimated cost of installing it in your home and all…
What Size Air Conditioner Do I Need [2021]
We write about the size of split systems and ducted air conditioners needed for your home, shop or office and…
How Much Does Polished Concrete Cost? [2021]
Polished concrete cost in Australia, installation cost, cost per square metre and polishing an existing concrete cost.
Polished Concrete Floors on Existing Slab [2021]
Polished concrete floors and concrete topping, and the possibility of pouring concrete on existing polished concrete floors and the benefits.
Fibreglass vs Concrete Pool [2021]
Fibreglass pool vs concrete pool, the difference, the cost of a fibreglass pool and a concrete pool, and the installation…
Liquid Limestone Pros and Cons [2021]
The liquid limestone advantages and disadvantages, and the difference between liquid limestone, exposed aggregate and paving.
What is a Burnished Concrete Slab? [2021]
Burnished concrete slab vs polished concrete slabs, pros and benefits of burnished finish concrete slab, and the best options in…
Steel Frame vs Timber Frame (Cost & Pros and Cons) [2021]
Steel frame vs timber frame, advantages and disadvantages, steel framing construction, costs and durability vs timber framing.
Best Air Conditioning Temperature in Winter Australia [2021]
The best air conditioning temperature in winter in Australia for split air conditioning systems and for ducted air conditioners.
Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning vs Gas Heating [2021]
We write about the reverse cycle air conditioning vs gas heating, advantages and disadvantages, cost and prices of running them
Bulkhead Air Conditioners Cost [2021]
Bulkhead air conditioners cost in Australia, price of bulkhead air conditioner and cost of installation, their use, and the way…
Multi Head Split Systems (Price & Costs) [2021]
Multi head split systems prices and installation costs and the difference between split systems and ducted systems, and their pros…
Central Air Conditioning System [2021]
What is a central air conditioning system, are they affordable, what is the best type of air conditioners for central…
Air Conditioner Light Blinking [2021]
Air conditioner light blinking, air conditioner flashing light, troubleshooting green light blinking, and how to repair similar issues.
Ducted Air Conditioning Cost [2021]
Ducted air conditioning costs in Australia, brands of ducted air-conditioners, size and prices and installation costs estimates per state.
BTUs to KWs (Converter, Table & Formula) [2021]
The table, conversion, and formulas about calculating the BTUs to KWs. The size of air-conditioning unit that is required per…
Dry Mode on AC [2021]
How to use dry mode on your AC unit, what it is used for and the economical part. The difference…
Split System & Ducted Air Conditioning Running Costs [2021]
Average size of ducted and split air conditioning systems and running costs of ducted and split air-conditioning for an apartment…
What is A Landscape Architect? [2021]
The difference between a landscape architect and landscape designer, and landscape architecture and ordinary architecture.
Ducted Air Conditioning vs Split System [2021]
We write about ducted air-conditioning and split system , what is the difference between the two and what is cheaper…
Can I Build My Own House in Australia? [2021]
We write about building your own house in Australia, the costs of building it, and all the factors that you…
Owner Builder Costs Calculator [2021]
We present you the career of being an owner builder, the estimation of costs to build a house or a…
Adding a Second Storey to a House in Australia
We write about adding a second storey to your home, the possibility of adding, the costs of adding a second-storey…
Types of Concrete Slabs [2021]
The types of concrete slabs and their use in Australia from the cheapest to the most expensive ones and the…
How Much Does Cladding Cost? [2021]
We show the house cladding costs, different types of cladding cost, cladding installation costs, and the overall cladding costs in…
How Many Lumens Do I Need To Light My Area [2021]
We explain what lumens and led lumens are, the lumens needed to bright up an average room and we present…
Polished Concrete Cost in Australia [2021]
The cost of polished concrete in Australia, price per square metre, and the possibility of polishing the existing concrete.
Types of Concrete [18 Forms][2021]
Concrete and concrete types, the most used types of concrete and what is the most suitable type of concrete in…
Types of Architecture in Australia [2021]
We show you the types of architecture in Australia, various styles of architecture and the most popular types of architects…
Draftsman in Australia [Full Guide][2021]
What is a draftsman? The difference between the draftsman and an architect, the costs of hiring a draftsman, and the…
Rendering Costs (House, Bricks, Walls) [2021]
We provide you with information about the rendering costs in Australia, cost of rendering the front of the house, and…
What Does a Landscape Architect Do [2021]
We show the difference between a landscape designer and a landscape architect, the meaning of landscape architecture, purpose and benefits.
What Gravel to Use Under Concrete [2021]
We present you what type of gravel should be used, what kind of gravel to put under concrete and what…
Air Conditioning Installation Costs in Australia [2021]
Types of air conditioning systems, the difference between residential and commercial air conditioning, installation costs in Australia.