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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...
Exhaust Fan Draught Stoppers (DraftStoppa)
Draft Stoppas prevent draughts from entering your home through ceiling exhaust fans that are commonly found in kitchens, bathrooms, toilets and laundries. Without a Draftstoppa fitted, your exhaust fans are basically...
Cooling Your Home in an Aussie Summer: 3 Myths Costing You Comfort (and Cash)
Stop heat at the source. Shade glass, seal gaps, and stabilise temps. The smart way to keep Aussie homes cool in summer—without cranking the air con.
ecoGlaze – Because Wasting Single Glazed Timber Windows is Madness
ecoGlaze - Because Wasting Single Glazed Timber Windows is Madness From R&D Obsession to Retrofit Game-Changer Most people think ecoGlaze® was invented in a flash of inspiration. It wasn’t. This journey actually...
Glass + Kids = A Disaster Waiting to Happen
Why older windows pose a hidden danger — and how to protect your children without replacing them all (windows not kids)When did the Australian building code change for safety glass?So if your home was built before...
Ladies install Polyester Underfloor Insulation Rolls
You don’t have to be a tradie to install underfloor insulation, and you definitely don’t need anyone’s permission. With the right tools, a bit of agility, and a tonne of drive, you’ll knock it out of the park.
DIY Winter Hacks: The Secrets Channel 9 Didn’t Mention
Channel 9 News were looking for a trusted thermal energy professional to comment on the ANZ / Energy Efficiency Council report and useful DIY Winter hacks. They contacted us to interview Maurice! Unfortunately though,...
How We Accidentally Invented Polyester Underfloor Insulation (And Then Made It Better)
Cold Feet, Big Ideas!The Perfect Test CaseDIY Science (with a Cool Room)A Sweaty Eureka MomentFrom Prototype to ProductThe Tinkering Never StoppedThe Vacuum-Pack ProblemA Pandemic, A Pivot, and a Whole New PathNot All...
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,...
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