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Service Central helps repair storm damaged Melbourne

Melbourne has turned to Service Central to help repair the damage done by the massive storms that hit the city this Labour Day weekend. Service Central's army of tradespeople have helped Melbournians repair their hail damaged homes, fix leaking roofs, and mop up all of the water left after the weekends deluge. Read on for the full details. Read More...

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Top Home Improvement Investments

Considering a home improvement? Check out the top 6 home improvements across Australia. Read More...

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How to fix a squeaky floorboard

A quick video guide to how to fix that squeaky floorboard that's annoying you so much! Read More...

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DIY: Recoat your deck in a day

Bring your deck back to life in a day in just 3 easy steps. Read More...

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Questions to ask a Tradesperson

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...

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How to hang a door

An easy video guide to hanging a door around your home. Read More...

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How to install a shelf

An easy video guide to installing a shelf. Read More...

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And the Top 10 Services for 2009 are ....

The results are in. Drum roll please ...... In 2009 Service Central generated 48,665 new jobs, read on to see which services were the most popular! Read More...

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Preparing for Christmas

Are you ready for Christmas? Hosting Christmas at your place can take months in preparation, especially if you're home isn't up to it. Is your kitchen big enough? Can your oven cook a Christmas meal for 20 people? Do you need a 2nd or even 3rd toilet? Is there somewhere for everyone to go outside? All these questions and more and addressed in this guide to preparing for Christmas. Read More...

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Summer Renovation Ideas

As the first sunny days appear and winter fades into the distant past we're reminded of the hot summer days ahead. How are you prepared for this summer? To help you out Service Central has put together a list of summer renovation ideas for your home. Read More...

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The tools of an Aussie Carpenter

Aussie carpenters have an extensive lists of tools for their trade. Carpenters in Australia need to be prepared for the broad variety of roles that they take on such as new house frames, decking, pergolas, carports, ramps and more so a carpenters ute and trailer is usually top to the brim with tools. Read More...

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Holmes on Homes at Home

Holmes on Homes has been nominated for Best Lifestyle/Practical Information Series at the 2008 Gemini Awards. His hilarious take on home renovation work is not only comic genius but often useful and insightful. Read More...

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Why you should use a qualified licenced tradesperson

At Service Central our mantra is finding quality licenced professional tradespeople for you. When asked why quality is important we have a million reasons, but sometimes a video explains things just that little bit better. Read More...

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Hamish & Andy and Service Central

During a recent "Hamish and Andy" segment, a friend of theirs was on air with what he thought was a brilliant new invention. He was going to create a website that would allow people to log jobs that they needed doing and providers would then call them if they were able to do the work. This sounded a little too familiar to some of the listeners... Read More...

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How not to DIY

Always on the lookout for amusing pieces, our eagle-eyed team came across the following video which only proves the point that if you want something done properly, use a qualified tradesman. Read More...

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The difference between a cabinet maker and a carpenter

When asked what is the difference between a cabinet maker and a carpenter one of the first employees at Service Central would respond "about half an inch". All jokes aside, its a question that comes up quite often so hopefully this provides some guidance. Read More...