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Construction & Tradie Guides
View our latest resources on various topics including flooring, fencing, concreting, building, bricklaying & so much more
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.
Fiberglass Pool Costs (Shell and Installation) [2021]
What is a fiberglass pool, the cost in Australia, its advantages and disadvantages, the difference between fiberglass pool and concrete…
How To Measure Concrete [2021]
We show you the volume of concrete needed for the project you have on your mind, how to calculate the…
Bamboo Flooring (Ultimate Guide) [2021]
What is bamboo flooring, the types of bamboo flooring, its cost, advantages and disadvantages of bamboo flooring, and its installation.
What is Colorbond Roofing? [2021]
We show you what is colorbond roofing, the difference between colorbond metal roofs and roof tiles, its cost, advantages and…
Screed vs Concrete [2021]
We show you the difference between screed and concrete, their mixture and aggregates and where is better to use it,…
Bricks vs Concrete (Masonry) [2021]
The difference between bricks and concrete masonry, their use, cost, advantages and disadvantages in their use and where is best…
Laminate Flooring vs Hardwood Flooring [2021]
The comparison between laminate flooring and hardwood flooring in terms of types, availability, costs and advantages and disadvantages.
Acrylic Render vs. Cement Render [2021]
We show you the difference between the acrylic render and cement render, and what is better to choose to suit…
Vinyl Flooring vs Laminate Flooring [2021]
We compare the difference between laminate flooring and vinyl flooring in terms of costs, installation, advantages and disadvantages
Gutter Installation & Replacement Costs
Discover how much it costs to install and repair a household roof gutter. This includes vinyl, aluminium, stainless steel and…
What is Honed Concrete?
Ever head the term “honed concrete” but were not sure what it was? We aim to explain all about honing…
What is a Vinyl Fence?
Curious to know what a vinyl fence actually is? Ever heard it referenced to a PVC fence and been confused?…
Aluminium Fencing Cost Guide [2021]
Ever wondered how much it costs to install an allumium fence on your property in Australia? Get the insights with…
Roof Tiling Costs (Ultimate Guide) [2021]
The ultimate guide to roof tiling costs and everything there is to know about roof tiling and comparing it to…
Floor Tile Installation Costs [2021]
How much do floor tiles cost to install in Australia? We reveal all plus some advantages and disadvantages of choosing…
What is Epoxy Flooring (Pros & Cons) [2021]
What is Epoxy flooring and what are the pros & cons of the material? With so many flooring options to…
Solid Timber Flooring vs. Bamboo Flooring
What is the difference between solid timber flooring and bamboo flooring? We built a handy comparison guide to help you…
Concrete Slab Costs (m2, House, Shed) [2021]
How much a concrete slab costs around Australia for various use cases such as a shed or house in 2021?…
Slate Flooring [2021] Pros & Cons
Slate flooring was a common floor material used in many properties across Australia, how does slate flooring stack up against…
Cement Ratio Mixing Guide [2021]
What is the correct amount of water, cement and other materials (such as sand or aggregate) that should be mixed?
Concrete Driveway Cost per m2
What is the concrete driveway cost per square metre in Australia? Find out here regarding various styles of concrete pours…
Exposed aggregate [Ultimate Guide] 2021
Exposed Aggregate is a popular choice for Driveways in Australia. Get the full guide to every Exposed Aggregate
Shipping Container Home (Costs & Regulations)
Shipping container homes are growing in popularity across Australia, with a large benefit being the cost of ownership but what…
Orange Tongue Flooring
Orange tongue flooring is a particleboard that is used in Australian construction and can be found in many homes across…
What is Acrylic Rendering
What is acrylic rendering on homes in Australia? Simply put, it refers to the Acrylic material that is used within…
Types of External Cladding on Houses
There are a number of different wall cladding you can choose for your home. Learn about the most popular types…
Concrete Tiles [Complete Guide] in 2021
Concrete tiles can really add to the appeal of any indoor or outdoor room, they look quite premium and are…
Scotia Flooring [Ultimate Guide 2021]
Ever wondered how scotia flooring can improve the look of your living room? Take a detailed look at what Scotia…
What is a Shower Recess?
Ever wondered what a shower recess is? Confused about the difference between a Shower Recess & Shower Niche? Get all…
Pool Fencing in Australia [2021]
Pool fencing is a very important fence to protect the family from the dangers of the household pool
Colorbond Fencing Costs and Prices
Colorbond fencing costs in Australia depend on many factors and the most significant is the size and style of the…
Timber Fencing Costs [2021]
Want to know how much it costs for timber fencing? Get the full cost guide for timber fencing in Australia,…
Suspended Timber Flooring [2021]
Suspended timber flooring is becoming an increasingly popular option for Australian homeowners, and will be even more popular in the…
Vinyl Wall Cladding [Complete Guide]
Vinyl wall cladding is a very popular option that is often used to make the exterior of a building look…
Cheap Vinyl Sheet Flooring
Cheap vinyl sheet flooring can be a great floorboard solution to your house or apartment and the best part is…
Farm Fencing [Price Guide 2021]
Farm fencing is very important to managing livestock on an agricultural paddock. Get the full Australian guide on buying a…
Vinyl Flooring [All you need to know]
Vinyl flooring has many different styles including plank flooring, vinyl floor tiles & vinyl sheet flooring… Also gain an insight…
Timber Fencing [Buyers Guide]
A comprehensive buyers guide to timber fencing to tell you everything you need to know including slat, picket & timber…
Aluminium Fencing [A Complete Guide]
Aluminium Fences can add that final touch to your property, so we decided to create a comprehensive guide explaining this
Temporary Fencing [Ultimate guide 2021]
Temporary fencing in crucial to a renovation or festival. Here is our ultimate guide to temp fences in Australia for…
Mesh Fencing [The Ultimate Guide]
Mesh fencing is something Australian boundary fences and backyards cant do without. The stretching, interlinked fence material is seriously versatile
Garden Fencing [The Ultimate Guide]
Are you one of those horticultural aficionados who spend hours nurturing their garden beds? Have you always been head-deep with…
What is a Linear Metre
Have you ever wondered what a linear metre is, particularly as an Australian? Our comprehensive guide aims to answer just…
How Much Does Fencing Cost Per Metre?
Find out how much you should be paying for fencing in Australia. This includes prices for various styles of outdoor…
Engineered vs Solid Timber Flooring
What are the differences between engineered timber and solid timber flooring including an assessment of the durability