Easy to follow guide on how to apply render. Read more...
Leave a comment · 05/11/2012 ·
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
We don't usually think about it much, but scaffolding supply is an essential trade that supports the construction industry significantly. On a daily basis, so many jobs - big or small - need scaffolding to be used to make them safer, quicker and easier. Read more...
Leave a comment · 11/11/2010
Every DIY-er has different skills and knowledge, but what all DIY-ers have in common is a will and want to do things themselves. But there are some things that most DIY-ers alike will say needs a professional to do it. As with everything, there's always going to be exceptions to the rule but these particular DIY activities are the most challenging. Read more...
Leave a comment · 04/11/2010
Lots of different brands of render, but there are three main types. Cement, acrylic and solid plastering. Read more...
Leave a comment · 20/10/2010
Choosing what colour (or colours) to paint your house can be one of the biggest decisions you'll make about your home. Want a colour to make a statement but not annoy the neighbours? Want to have a house with personality but not an ugly one? Want to take a risk but not a risk guaranteed to fail? Here are 10 things to think about when choosing colours.
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Leave a comment · 19/07/2010 ·
Rendering is a process that should be done by a professional. Unfortunately, rendering isn't really something that you can really patch up if part of it isn't quite right, and it's tricky to get the consistency and application done right. Steps involved in rendering... Read more...
1 comment · 19/07/2010
Everything can be rendered. You can render a graphic image, render lard, and render results. Rendering is also used in film-making, but most importantly it's also a substance that's applied to brick, concrete, stone, earth or cement surfaces - often to hide imperfections and add aesthetic appeal. What are the benefits of rendering? Read more...
Leave a comment · 19/07/2010
Cladding is a great way to give your home a facelift without reconstructive surgery, the Botox for homes! There are lots of different types of cladding with different benefits, so read on for your cladding options. Read more...
Leave a comment · 25/06/2010
A great story on how a builder turned a customer complaint into a revelation. When Bruce Ahchow, CEO of Service Central, chased up a customer complaint about a builder taking too long to complete a project he found out that a sick renderer was holding up the whole project. Learn how he solved the problem in 5 minutes and left both the customer and the builder happy. Read more...
Leave a comment · 08/02/2010
A tradesperson's answers to your questions can give you a good sense of whether you could work with him or her. Here's a list of questions to help you work out which tradesperson is best for you. Read more...
6 comments · 04/02/2010
Considering a home improvement? Check out the top 6 home improvements across Australia. Read more...
Leave a comment · 04/02/2010