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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...
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,...
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...
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