Service Central Articles - Carpentry
To assist you in finding the best carpenter Service Central has compiled a variety of Carpentry articles. These informative pieces will hopefully help you to understand Carpentry better and help you when posting your own Carpentry job.
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Training courses for tradies: Sustainable trades
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...
When the finish is important - get in the professionals
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...
Giving up and calling in the professionals - why hanging doors is hard!
Kirsten McCall's men tried to hang the door but failed. It's much harder than it seems. Read More...
What does the Climate Change white paper mean for the trades industry in Victoria?
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...
Staircase design marvels
When it comes to stairs, usually they are built for safety and practicality. Check out some of these stairs designs that are absolutely amazing! Read More...
Best renovation books: List of top-rated renovation books
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...
Carpentry prices: Costs for carpentry work
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...
What are sliding doors?
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...
How should you fix skirting boards to the wall?
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...
How to cut and fit skirting boards
Skirting boards are one of the weird things that you don't notice until you don't have any. Generally skirting boards are there to protect the bottom of the plaster and to hide any gap between the floor and the plaster, providing better insulation and protection from dust. Fitting skirting boards can be tricky and is something that the less experienced renovator might want to call in a carpenter to help with. Read More...
What's the best kind of tradesperson to install new doors or windows?
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...
Choosing local wood for your carpentry project
Taking locality and origin into consideration when choosing wood can reduce costs and your carbon footprint. Check out the Good Wood Guide. Read More...
Two common carpentry styles
Carpenters are useful for projects spanning across a wide variety of jobs - from small jobs like getting a wooden window to open easier to massive jobs like major construction projects involving complete house frames, and pretty much everything in between. What types of carpenters are there? Read More...
To DIY your deck or hire a professional
A deck is a relatively easy and cost effective way to add value to your home and at the same time increase your space and comfort while you live there. In my view, having a deck is the Australian dream. There's nothing quite like beers and a BBQ on a beautiful deck. Should you DIY or hire a professional to complete construction of your deck? Read More...
Carpenter makes Vespa out of wood
A Portugese carpenter has made a scooter out of wood - check out the pic and details! Read More...
Patio, deck, porch, pergola or veranda - what's the difference?
All these outdoor structures - what's the difference between them really? Read More...
Who do cabinetmakers think they are anyway?
Cabinetmakers are a specialised field of wood workers, and are sometimes called 'artistic carpenters'. Cabinetmaking is s kill that uses hand skills and machines to make and install furniture - usually custom made built in furniture or traditional style furniture - not like the flat-pack furniture at IKEA! So what does a Cabinetmaker actually do? Read More...
Pergola price: How much does a pergola cost to build?
Pergolas can be purchased 'out of the box' or made specifically for you to a unique design. How much do they cost? Read More...
Pricing for decks: How much does a new deck cost?
Pricing decks before designing the job or seeing the terrain is virtually impossible, because not only are there many options in terms of materials, but also lots of different things can affect the cost. But, this guide should give you an idea of which options are more expensive and a very basic idea of the cost. Read More...
What is Vibration White Finger (VWF)?
Also known as dead finger and hand/arm vibration syndrome, Vibration White Finger (VWF) is an industrial injury that is usually caused by ongoing use of vibrating handheld tools. Read More...
What is an air chisel?
Air Chisels are an absolutely genius invention. They work on a similar principle to jackhammers, but they cycle faster as they're much smaller. Read More...
What is T&G (tongue and groove)?
Tongue and Groove is a method of fitting wood together, commonly used in floors and panelling. It is also used in commercial construction to fit concrete panels together. T&G joints enables two pieces to be joined smoothly and strongly together. Read More...
How to tell if an internal wall is load bearing
Load bearing walls are walls that can support their own weight as well as the weight of the additional structural loads placed on them. Most importantly, they have additional support underneath them, as they also need to be able to carry what are called 'live loads' - furniture, people, carpets etc. While they may look the same as non-structural walls they aren't. Removing these walls without replacing them with RSJs or some other method of transferring the load will compromise the structural integrity of the property. Read More...
How to hang a door
Hanging doors is notoriously difficult and time consuming, although irritatingly a professional carpenter will make it look very easy and quick to do. For the sake of your blood pressure it is usually a good idea to let a professional handle this task. However if you decide that you want to try taking on this job yourself... Read More...
Timber flooring price: How much does a wooden floor cost to install?
For many years home owners have chosen wooden flooring to give their home's warmth and charm without forsaking durability. Today there are loads of options for all budgets - laminates that just look like wood, engineered 'floating' wood floors that have a layer of wood veneer over cheaper materials, or completely solid wooden boards. Other types also include bamboo and cork. Read More...
How to fit door handles
Door handles are finicky things to fit, but if you're careful you'll be fine! Read More...
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...
How to hang a door
An easy video guide to hanging a door around your home. Read More...
How to install a shelf
An easy video guide to installing a shelf. Read More...
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...
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...
Top Home Improvement Investments
Considering a home improvement? Check out the top 6 home improvements across Australia. Read More...
DIY: Recoat your deck in a day
Bring your deck back to life in a day in just 3 easy steps. Read More...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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