Preparedness: Trim trees and branches
23 Aug
Maintain your yard and take action to help protect your home before a storm strikes.
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Help keep your home fire-safe this Winter
22 Jun
In the cold winter months it can be tempting to leave your heater on 24/7 to keep your home cosy.
How to prepare your home to avoid winter damage
01 Jun
Winter weather can be tough on your home. Fierce winds, sudden drops in temperature, and wet conditions can all cause damage if you’re not prepared.
New homes will soon have a 7-star energy rating. So, what's changing?
11 May
From October 2023, state and territory governments will require new homes to have at least a 7-star energy rating. So what does that mean, and how is that rating achieved?
Smart home security systems: find the right one for your family
27 Apr
In recent years, smart home security systems have become more affordable and more varied in range. So, what’s on offer, what should you look out for and how do you find the right system for you?
How to live sustainably in an apartment
17 Feb
Whether you’re renting or own an apartment, it can be difficult to live sustainably in a shared building.
Helping hands as the River Murray floodwaters rise
19 Dec
Noel Hickey says there have been many Moments of Help as neighbours and strangers united to prepare the historic town of Mannum, South Australia, for the arrival of the River Murray floodwaters.
How to help bring your home into the future
27 Oct
With so many products on the market, a great place to start is to think about what you’re looking for in a smart home. Do you want to increase convenience in your life?
How to make a home inventory (and why you need to start one today)
03 Aug
If someone asked you to list everything in your house off the top of your head, do you think you could do it?
One man’s fight against fires turns into building better homes
22 Jul
The Black Summer bushfires swept across the nation from 2019 until 2020.