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A great diy guide on how to install a window. Read more...
Leave a comment · 24/09/2012 ·
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
The leader of the Federal Opposition, Tony Abbott, says a NSW proposal to raise electricity prices by an average of 16 per cent shows why the carbon tax should be axed. Given that it is highly unlikely that Gillard will pull out of the Carbon Tax at this late stage, we explore ways that you can reduce your power bills and miminise the impact of the carbon tax on your household bills. Read more...
6 comments · 13/04/2012 ·
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
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
Skylights have had an interesting past and many different uses in different countries, but passive solar building design is one of the main movements that's keeping the skylight industry going these days. Read more...
3 comments · 22/07/2010
Leadlight is decorative panels or windows made with small sections of glass housed in lead. What's the difference between leadlight and stained glass? When was leadlight popular? Read more...
Leave a comment · 15/07/2010
Many older homes in Australia have exceptionally thin windows that are easily broken and do absolutely nothing for the insulation of your home. Replacing the glass in your existing windows can be reactive to a broken window pane or a proactive step against future cracks that can be dangerous to your family. Plus, with a better grade of glass in your windows (or doors) you can be sure that your home will be better insulated against extreme weather conditions. These older glass windows really suffer in the rain and hail storms of late, and when the glass breaks you're looking at more than just replacing the glass as water damage often occurs once the window is broken. Read more...
Leave a comment · 05/07/2010
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
Wow. That's a big question. The problem is, you can't decide one way or the other across your whole house, as there are different things to consider. Read more...
1 comment · 26/06/2010
How to be eco-friendly whilst saving money through straight forward 10 tips. Simple things that you can start today. Read more...
3 comments · 24/06/2010
Service Central's all about the competition between two or three businesses to quote your job. You'll receive easily comparable quotes and quickly be able to decide which business you'd like to complete the work for you - whether it's a quick fix for a leaky pipe or a bigger job like a landscaped garden or kitchen renovation. But one thing that all consumers should be aware of is the 'Waves of Work' phenomena. Read more...
Leave a comment · 21/06/2010
There are many types of double glazing, and it often a really effective way to reduce your bills and be more comfortable - find out more about double glazing. Read more...
2 comments · 19/06/2010
You'll remember our blog about Google Maps, the free online map service. But two of the features of Google Maps have far more benefits for some tradespeople than just a simple map. Here are some ideas on how to use the this free service to improve efficiency in your business. Read more...
Leave a comment · 18/06/2010 ·
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...
1 comment · 08/03/2010
A video on how to replace a window screen. Read more...
Leave a comment · 01/03/2010
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
A number of appliances around your home may be consuming too much energy, making your energy bills (and carbon footprint) higher than they should be! There are three main appliances that are responsible for the majority of people's energy costs, but with a few simple ideas you could notice big savings in your energy bills. Read more...
1 comment · 21/10/2009
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