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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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Video - Interior Painting Tips

A video on the secret to a successful paint job inside your home. Read More...

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Autumn checklist for your home

Summer has flown by and its already time to start thinking about having the last evening bbq's with friends and family and preparing for the cooler months ahead. Shortly the leaves will start changing colour and falling to the ground as the days grow shorter and shorter. With the right preparation you can relax in the full knowledge that your home is ready for Autumn. Read More...

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Video: Tips for painting trim

Video tips on how to paint trim easily. Read More...

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How to prepare a wall for wallpaper

A quick and easy video guide to how to prepare a wall for wallpaper. Read More...

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How to paint walls with a roller

A video guide to how to paint walls with a roller. 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 wallpaper

A video guide to how to hang wallpaper. Read More...

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How to wallpaper around corners

A video guide to how to wallpaper around corners. Read More...

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How to repair a small hole in plaster

A simple video guide on how to repair a small hole in a plaster wall. Read More...

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5 things to check for after painting

Here are 5 ways to check the quality of the paint job you received. Do a thorough inspection and while you are doing so, ask yourself: Read More...

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Tools of a Painter

A fully equipped painter has the right painting materials and painting tools for the job. Different materials and tools are required for different jobs, for example painting concrete can require hydrochloric acid and painting metals can require a wire brush. Below is a list of painting materials and painting tools to consider. Read More...

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Painting Tips for DIY Painting

When embarking on a home painting project you may find the following painting tips useful. Read More...

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Painting - Choosing a Colour

Whether preparing your home for sale or renovating a californian bungalow, choosing the right paint colours is integral in bringing out the beauty of your home. Read More...

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Paint colours that make the room look bigger

When it comes to choosing a paint colour to make your room look bigger, the reality is anything white, close to white, or even a very light shade of whatever color you choose will help the best. However, the real secret comes in how you approach other aspects of the room once you have chosen either to paint the room white or something very light, the following are some tips that you may find useful. Read More...

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Guide to Painting Interior Surfaces

Painting inside the home is an important part of every home renovation. Guiding you through the painting projects inside your home, we have outlined the various surfaces inside the home and how to paint them. Interior painting can include painting gyprock or plasterboard, ceramic tiles, laminates such as laminex, and painting texture coatings. Read More...

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Guide to Painting Metal Surfaces

Around the home you can paint many metal surfaces improving the look or your home and improving its value in the process. Painting metal surfaces can be more complex than traditional painting, with the key to good painting results being preparation. Read More...

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Solutions to Painting Problems

When your painting project doesn't go to plan you need not despair. Many painting problems are quite common and can be easily fixed. Here is a guide to solving painting problems with painting solutions, with a list of 8 common painting problems and tips on how to fix them. Read More...

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Guide to Painting Exterior Surfaces

There is a variety of surfaces outside the home that can be painted including painting bricks, masonry, cement render, painting concrete tiles, driveways, patios, and painting fibreglass sheeting. This guides groups each of these exterior surfaces into the various external painting techniques and walks you through the different approaches to painting. Read More...

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Painting - Selecting Paint: Acrylic or Oil, Cheap or Expensive?

Colour is the first thing most people think about in selecting paint. Yet colour should be the last concern. It is more important to choose the correct paint for the job. For both interior and exterior applications, there are many paints to choose from: acrylic-based, oil-based, one-coat, two-coat, under-coat, over-coat, trench-coat, expensive, cheap and any combination of these. Read More...