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Getting a Builders Licence from the Victorian Building Commission isn't easy. To completely simplify the process, Service Central has formed an alliance with Refined Project Management. Now going through the process of becoming a qualified builder hasn't been easier!
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Leave a comment · 06/11/2012 ·
Getting Quotes is now even easier! Service Central has just created a brand new Get Quotes form that makes it even easier for you to get quotes from quality local businesses. Check it out today at https://www.servicecentral.com.au/get-quotes/ Read more...
Leave a comment · 05/09/2012
Video guide to installing a television bracket. Read more...
Leave a comment · 24/08/2012
The implication of scrapping mandatory energy ratings for new homes and extensions were assessed by by Ted Baillieu’s Victorian Government. See why. Read more...
Leave a comment · 16/04/2012
The leader of the Federal Opposition, Tony Abbott, says a NSW proposal to raise electricity prices by an average of 16 per cent shows why the carbon tax should be axed. Given that it is highly unlikely that Gillard will pull out of the Carbon Tax at this late stage, we explore ways that you can reduce your power bills and miminise the impact of the carbon tax on your household bills. Read more...
6 comments · 13/04/2012 ·
Well done on getting your DIY project to this stage. Now with the help of a licensed tradesperson or two you will be able to complete the project and show it off to your family and friends.
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Leave a comment · 05/04/2012 ·
Mary Meeker of Morgan Stanley presents the Web in 2011 at the Web 2.0 Summit earlier this year. Read more...
1 comment · 30/11/2010
If you're considering home improvements a question most people will need to ask is 'Do I need planning permission?'. Many alterations and home improvements will need council approval - so if you ignore the council you could be forced to return the building to it's former state at great expense or pay a fine. Read more...
Leave a comment · 19/11/2010
On 28 October 2010, the NSW Government announced changes to the Solar Bonus Scheme. What are they? Read more...
Leave a comment · 28/10/2010
Crime and opportunity go hand in hand, and although storm chasing isn't a crime some tactics employed by roofing companies after storm events are just criminal! Storms across Australia in 2010 - have you been approached, and if so here's some tips to avoid getting into trouble. Read more...
Leave a comment · 06/10/2010
Service Central answers a common question from consumers about to undergo a major new project. Read more...
Leave a comment · 12/08/2010
Answering the question that many businesses ask before commencing a major project. Read more...
2 comments · 12/08/2010
So you've hired a tradie to do a job for you - big or small. And they offer you a discount if you pay cash and don't take a receipt. Or, you hire them but ask for a discount if you pay cash, and they agree as long as you don't need a receipt. What's actually happening here? Read more...
2 comments · 07/08/2010
To find out whether you need a professional or can remove asbestos yourself from a property in Western Australia, read below and remember to check for changes or advice with the governing authority. Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/07/2010
To find out whether you need a professional or can remove asbestos yourself from a property in Victoria, read below and remember to check for changes or advice with the governing authority. Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/07/2010
To find out whether you need a professional or can remove asbestos yourself from a property in Tasmania, read below and remember to check for changes or advice with the governing authority. Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/07/2010
To find out whether you need a professional or can remove asbestos yourself from a property in South Australia, read below and remember to check for changes or advice with the governing authority. Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/07/2010
To find out whether you need a professional or can remove asbestos yourself from a property in Queensland, read below and remember to check for changes or advice with the governing authority. Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/07/2010
To find out whether you need a professional or can remove asbestos yourself from a property in NT, read below and remember to check for changes or advice with the governing authority. Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/07/2010
To find out whether you need a professional or can remove asbestos yourself from a property in NSW, read below and remember to check for changes or advice with the governing authority. Read more...
1 comment · 30/07/2010
To find out whether you need a professional or can remove asbestos yourself from a property in ACT, read below and remember to check for changes or advice with the governing authority. Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/07/2010
Asbestos removal is something that pops up in many renovation projects, demolition projects and even small projects where you didn't expect to find any! So when can you DIY, and when do you need to call in the professionals? Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/07/2010
When looking at the regulations around asbestos removal, most state regulators have different requirements for either bonded or friable asbestos-containing materials. So what are they? Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/07/2010
In mid-2009, it was announced that Canberra's trees were to be 'renewed', because 20% to 40% of the trees are a danger to the community. Uproar ensued and continues today. Read more...
Leave a comment · 24/07/2010
Telephone cables are off limits when it comes to DIY. Why? Read more...
1 comment · 23/07/2010
Over the years, there have been many changes to the laws around swimming pool safety. The fact remains that your pool and your neighbours pool can be dangerous for your children unless the proper precautions are taken. Read more...
1 comment · 23/07/2010
Skilled air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanics have been on the long term skills shortage register for years. What does this mean for industry standards, and who smells opportunity? Read more...
2 comments · 20/07/2010
The Building Commission and the Plumbing Industry Commission have launched an audit of recently built domestic sheds and garages in South East Victoria. Highlights and links to consumer fact sheets here... Read more...
3 comments · 13/07/2010
Bill Shorten, the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, will release a voluntary building code to improve homes for Australians with mobility issues - helping the aged as well as mums wanting better safety for toddlers and easier pram access to their homes. Read more...
Leave a comment · 13/07/2010
Some people thought that it's the council's responsibility, others thought that it was the resident's responsibility, most agreed that not mowing it looks horrible, and those with corner blocks were unhappy that they had so much more to mow. So who's meant to do it? Read more...
4 comments · 03/07/2010