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How to Avoid the Most Common Mistake when Fixing a Draughty Chimney

How to Avoid the Most Common Mistake when Fixing a Draughty Chimney

by Lyn Beinat | Mar 25, 2019 | Draught Stopper, Thermal Efficiency

When the colder months set in, many turn to their fireplace for a warm refuge. Indeed, nothing beats a crackling fire in keeping the whole family toasty amid a frigid Aussie winter. However, when not in use, an open chimney can become a thermal nuisance if you’re...
Energy Efficient Ways To Warm A Cold House – Heating Bill Down 43%

Energy Efficient Ways To Warm A Cold House – Heating Bill Down 43%

by Lyn Beinat | Mar 25, 2019 | Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency, Utility Bills, Warmer House

The long-standing enemy of thermal efficiency is the gaps and cracks present in a home. To rule out any misconceptions, ALL HOMES, regardless of type, age, and location, are plagued with these in various areas and to various degrees. All homes can be affected by...
How to Keep Cold Air From Coming Through Your Windows in Winter

How to Keep Cold Air From Coming Through Your Windows in Winter

by Lyn Beinat | Mar 25, 2019 | Double Glazing, Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency, Secondary Glazing, Thermal Efficiency

Is your house excessively cold in winter? One of the possible reasons why your home has poor thermal comfort could be that you have leaky windows.  Everyone understands that some windows leak water – what many people don’t appreciate is that some windows leak...
Rattling Double-Hung Windows? Here is the Instant and Permanent Solution You Need

Rattling Double-Hung Windows? Here is the Instant and Permanent Solution You Need

by Lyn Beinat | Mar 21, 2019 | Draught Stopper, ecoMaster Home, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency, Windows

Loose, rattling windows can cause massive inconvenience.  If you have them in your home, you’ve probably lost sleep to these noisy windows everytime a truck runs past your home. Or perhaps maintaining comfortable temperatures in your home is hard work because air is...
Beat The Heat: 5 Energy-Saving Ways To Make Your Home Summer-Ready

Beat The Heat: 5 Energy-Saving Ways To Make Your Home Summer-Ready

by Lyn Beinat | Mar 21, 2019 | Cooler House, Draught Stopper, Insulation, Thermal Efficiency, Utility Bills, Windows

Are you confident that your home can protect you from summer heatwaves? Are you sick of skyrocketing energy bills every time summer rolls around? Get greater thermal comfort all year round without exhausting your energy and money. Here are five energy-efficient ways...
Tips For Renters: How To Keep Your Rental Warm in Winter

Tips For Renters: How To Keep Your Rental Warm in Winter

by Lyn Beinat | Sep 19, 2018 | Draught Stopper, Energy Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency, Underfloor Insulation, Utility Bills, Warmer House, Windows

  There are plenty of chilly days ahead of us, even if you are reading this in the middle of summer. So how do you keep warm in winter without blowing up your energy bills? The most sensible step to achieving thermal comfort is to renovate one’s home to make it more...
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