Costs Service Central Articles and Advice
How to minimise the impact of the carbon tax. Weâ??ve put together a list of ways that you can cut down on the cost impact that the carbon tax is going to have on your life. There are some easy wins, as well as some big wins. Alternatively, you can sit back and do nothing and cop the full impact of the impending prices rises. Not likely? Well hereâ??s a practical guide to minimising the impact that the carbon tax has on your hip pocket. Read more...
1 comment · 20/04/2012
Each day we're met with more discounts - at the supermarket, the hairdresser, even restaurants, hotels, phones and flights are all available at crazily reduced prices. So why is it that inflation is still going up and we're met with pricier gas & electricity bills and more expensive petrol every week? Danial investigates. Read more...
13 comments · 14/12/2011
Electrician cost. How much does an electrician cost? Read more...
2 comments · 26/09/2011
It's not often that home renovations turn scientific. When it comes to understanding whether the improvement adds value to your home or not, we've often relied on common sense and our own ways of rationalising the renovation. But Dr David Holmes, a professor from Manchester Metropolitan University, wasn't satisfied with a gut feeling, a rationalisation, or even common sense. He devised a formula to empower homeowners to make 'rational and informed decisions' about the value that improvements will add to your home. Read more...
2 comments · 30/11/2010
For a standard internal painting job, here's all the tools you'll need and their costs. We've priced each tool based on the halfway point between eBay's most expensive and cheapest price.
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Leave a comment · 07/11/2010 ·
The pros and cons of different types of gutters are below. They're arranged in order of least cost to most cost, but remember that specific quotes are likely to be more informative (and also that there may be differences in pricing for regions and seasons). Read more...
Leave a comment · 06/11/2010
One of the best ways to reduce the costs of calling out an electrician is to simply get more value out of their time. You're paying a call out fee and an hourly rate, so make the most of the call out by adding a couple of jobs to your sparkie's list. Here are some ideas: Read more...
Leave a comment · 03/11/2010
Are you considering a home renovation to knock down a wall and create a great open plan home? We've found that few renovators are aware of the hidden costs involved with doing this. Read on to learn more about the true costs of creating an Open Plan home. Read more...
4 comments · 29/10/2010 ·
Service Central answers a common question from consumers about to undergo a major new project. Read more...
Leave a comment · 12/08/2010
This comprehensive tradespeople price guide provides information on the cost of a variety of different trades including plumbers, electricians, painters, fencers, plasterers, carpenters, and more. Read more...
1 comment · 30/11/2001 ·