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You truly have to respect those with a talent for wood. Check out this guys home video on how he went about creating his own foot powered lathe. Very impressive indeed. Read more...
Leave a comment · 22/04/2013 ·
Great video guide on how to build stairs. Read more...
Leave a comment · 19/11/2012
A great video guide from Masters on how to build your own home office. Read more...
Leave a comment · 16/11/2012 ·
Straight forward video guide on how to build a privacy screen. Read more...
Leave a comment · 05/11/2012
How to fit a skirting board so that the result looks professional and adds value to your home. Read more...
Leave a comment · 05/11/2012
A great diy guide on how to install a window. Read more...
Leave a comment · 24/09/2012 ·
Great DIY video from Bunnings on how to clean and seal your deck. Read more...
Leave a comment · 22/08/2012
Would you like to know how to build a deck? Bunnings have put together a series of great how to videos, including the 4 part series on how to build a deck. Read more...
Leave a comment · 22/08/2012
This is a guide to converting your garage. It outlines the many different uses that your spare garage space can be used for such as a study or an extra bedroom, as well as how to go about converting your garage. Read more...
1 comment · 01/08/2012
After an earthquake you may wish to check that your foundations and essential services are in check and haven’t been affected by the movement. Read more...
1 comment · 20/06/2012
This advertisement on realestate.com.au certainly thinks so! Apparently the property has "a Plumbers yard next door and a number of developments being built in the area" making it the prime choice for a lady looking to meet a tradie! Read more...
Leave a comment · 01/07/2011
If you have a kitchen that's relatively new but is missing that special touch, think about these ideas to retro fit to your kitchen and take it to a whole new level! These days a whole new kitchen is nice to think about, but if the existing one is 'good enough' you may have other renovation ideas that take priority. But that doesn't mean you have to ignore your kitchen altogether - check out these great ideas to retrofit to your kitchen. Small ideas, big effect! Read more...
Leave a comment · 17/11/2010
Stuff stuff stuff! We all have it, and lots of us have far too much of it. Read more...
Leave a comment · 17/11/2010
When was the last time you saw a tree house? Lots and lots of Australian homes have trees that suit tree houses, but not many trees have houses in them! Read more...
Leave a comment · 12/11/2010
We've talked about open plan living and removing walls (whether they're load bearing or not). But not all homes and families need more open plan living - some need more privacy and personal living space. Households are becoming more multi-generational, there's a lot more call for student living where size doesn't matter but privacy is at a premium, or even that your kids are staying longer than you thought! There are a few different options for creating new living spaces within your existing structures. Read more...
3 comments · 06/11/2010
Access ramps can help you enter and exit the home more easily. It's not just mobility impaired folks that need ramps - mothers with pushchairs or prams can also appreciate being able to push their offspring into the home without having to carry heavy loads or offload outside. Read more...
Leave a comment · 04/11/2010
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 ·
We Australians love our wine, and one of the most rewarding home improvement projects to do is to build yourself a wine cellar. More than just something that adds value to your home, it's also a project that helps you keep your investment in wine safe and sound - in the best possible environment. So what's involved in building a wine cellar? Read more...
1 comment · 26/10/2010
When looking at installing new doors or windows, here are a few tips to decide what kind of business is best for your job. There are definite overlaps in the types of jobs that might come up, and therefore the kind of tradesperson that's the best for your job. Read more...
Leave a comment · 21/10/2010
What are people asking for this Spring? The daylight hours are longer and people are changing their homes to take advantage of the sun - to add value to their homes and also to make living in them more pleasant! Read more...
Leave a comment · 07/10/2010
Spring is all about new beginnings to the crew at Service Central. We've used the Spring energy to launch our brand new redesigned website, re-organise our office space and start to start thinking about the upcoming holidays. So what can you be doing to take advantage of this time of year? Read more...
1 comment · 18/09/2010
The Victorian Climate Change White Paper released last month included many plans for reducing the impact of climate change. One of the items included in that white paper was that the Victorian Government wanted to provide a central, authoritative source of knowledge about climate change and sustainability. They've done this with the launch of the Climate Communities website. Read more...
2 comments · 31/08/2010
Galvanised by finishing off the front room, I decided that I wanted the living room done too. Of course you don’t always get what you want. I knew from the schedule of works I’d done, there was no point in doing the floors in the living room until the kitchen and bathroom were finished. But, I reasoned, I could do everything else. Read more...
Leave a comment · 12/08/2010
Kirsten McCall's men tried to hang the door but failed. It's much harder than it seems. Read more...
Leave a comment · 05/08/2010
Businesses are really just a collection of people, and so many of the changes experienced as individuals will be experienced by trades businesses, especially with the extension of the Energy Saver Incentive scheme to small and medium businesses (previously only for households). But there is also a further effect to businesses who work in trades related to the actual delivery of the goals outlined in the white paper. Read more...
Leave a comment · 04/08/2010
When it comes to stairs, usually they are built for safety and practicality. Check out some of these stairs designs that are absolutely amazing!
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2 comments · 23/07/2010 ·
Renovating is a task that requires a lot of preparation, planning and knowledge. Your tradies will help and advise you along the way but if you're managing the project, you'll need to spend a significant amount of time planning. So, a book with advice, processes, tips, checklists etc can help you along the way a lot. Here are the best rated books on renovations, some from Australia, some from the rest of the world. Read more...
2 comments · 21/07/2010
Carpentry jobs can vary from large to small - building a deck or houseframe to installing a hand rail or refitting a wooden window. How much can you expect to pay for this work? Read more...
Leave a comment · 03/07/2010
Sliding doors are frames that slide along a track, and they can be made of any material - glass, wood, PVC, plastic, paper. Sliding doors can be used internally and externally, and you'll choose your sliding doors based on your budget and use. What kinds of sliding doors do you get? Read more...
Leave a comment · 01/07/2010
There are a couple of methods of fixing skirting boards to walls, once the corners have been cut to shape. It usually depends on what finish you want on the skirting boards as to which method you use to fix the boards. If you want to stain or varnish the boards then the best bet is to attach the boards using a glue or adhesive. Read more...
Leave a comment · 30/06/2010
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