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The Story of Draught Dodgers – A Tale of Ingenuity and Innovation
A Cold New BeginningRealising Heating Alone Wasn’t the AnswerThe First DIY Draught Proofing AttemptsThe Trouble with Sticky Rubber Stuff…Sticky rubber weather seals - what we wished we knew: The Very First Draught...
What Is a Standing Charge—and Why It’s Costing You More Than You Think
When you get your electricity or gas bill, most of us look straight to the usage charges—how much electricity or gas we’ve actually used. But tucked into every bill is something a little sneakier: the standing...
What is Pre-Heating?
Pre-heating is the practice of warming your home during off-peak electrical hours, typically when energy demand and costs are lower. By doing so, you can reduce the need for heating during peak electrical cost hours,...
Why Draught Proofing First
The Essential First Step in Home Comfort: Why Draught Proofing Should Be Top of Your ListAs the seasons shift, ensuring the comfort and energy efficiency of your home remains paramount. Yet, a critical aspect often...
First Home Buyer Tips Australia: How to Buy Smart & Save
First Home Buyer Tips Australia: What You Need to KnowBuying your first home is an exciting milestone—but it can also feel overwhelming. With soaring property prices, changing interest rates, and hidden costs,...
How One Homeowner Turned a Bad View into a Stunning Feature with ecoGlaze
When this couple found their dream two-storey apartment in a converted warehouse, they thought they’d hit the jackpot. It was stunningly designed, walking distance from their children’s school, a stone’s throw from...
Biggest Mistakes Homebuyers Make (And How to Avoid Them)
The Biggest Financial Decision of Your Life—Don’t Make It BlindlyBuying a home isn’t just another purchase—it’s likely the biggest financial investment of your life. You’ll be committing hundreds of thousands, even...
Wall Vents: Why It’s Time to Seal These Draughty Relics for Good
There’s a persistent myth floating around that wall vents in older homes should never be sealed. Some claim that blocking them will cause moisture issues, stop air circulation, or even create some vague, catastrophic...
Stay Cool and Save Cash: How Pre-Cooling Your Home This Summer Makes Sense
As the sun beats down this summer, and the wave of heatwaves approaches, keeping your home at a comfortable and healthy temperature shouldn’t cost you a fortune. If you’ve got solar panels and reverse cycle air...
DIY Your Way to Lower Energy Bills: Uncover Surprising Savings
With the cost of living on the rise, finding ways to save on your energy bills has never been more important. The problem is that many households are unaware of how much energy they use and where they use it, leading...
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