My Apartment Door Is Draughty or Noisy

by ecoMaster | 28 Sep, 2026 | Draught Stopper

Table of ContentsStop the air path and you may stop a surprising amount of noise with it.First: Is the Noise Actually Coming Through the Door?Three Checks Before You Touch the Door1. Is It a Fire Door?2. Do You Have Permission?3. Is Gas Being Burnt Inside the...

Why is our door kit $179 when Bunnings sells door seals for $10?

by ecoMaster | 11 Sep, 2026 | Draught Stopper

Three Things People Usually Want to Know First“Do I really need to spend $179?”“Will the $179 draught proofing kit make my door hard to close?”“Am I going to be replacing this stuff again in a couple of years?”Real Doors Are Rarely Straight or Have Even GapsDraught...

If You Do One Thing Today, Check the Flexible Braided Water Pipes Under Your Sinks

by ecoMaster | 11 Sep, 2026 | Healthy Home & Garden

The other day, Maurice and I were standing in the kitchen discussing flexible plumbing hoses. As you do. We started counting the people we knew who had experienced a burst flexi hose under a kitchen sink, bathroom basin or ensuite vanity. One. Two. Three....

Why Cheap Door Seals Make Doors Hard to Shut

by ecoMaster | 10 Sep, 2026 | Draught Stopper

Why the Sticky Foam Goes WrongThe Crush ZoneThe Problem Was Never Just “A Gap”The Nanna TestThis Is Why Proper Door Sealing Works DifferentlyWhat About Under the Door?So, Should You Ever Use the Cheap Sticky Stuff?The Moral of the StoryReady to Stop Fighting Your...