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3 Things Spiders Can Tell You About Your Cold and Draughty Home
Nobody likes having spiders and creepy crawlies in the home, but what if they held the key to turning your cold and draughty home into a warm, cosy, bug-free haven? When it comes to creepy crawlies, there are three types of people in this world: the squealer, the...
Ceiling Insulation: How Much is Enough?
How much ceiling insulation is protecting your home? You might have a lot, a little or none at all - find out below. Ceiling insulation is the most important insulation in your home, so it’s essential to know whether it’s doing the job it should be. Many people...
How To Lower Electric Bills With A Thermally Efficient Home
Despite the recent confusion around solar panels, solar hot water, and insulation, many Victorians are beginning to understand the link between a home that has been retrofitted for energy efficiency and permanently reduced energy bills. Instead of surrendering to a...
How to Double Glaze Your Windows in Under 10 Minutes
Looking for an easy way to improve the thermal protection of your windows with everyday materials? Standing beside your windows in winter can send a chill down your spine and in summer, they’re conducting all of that yukky heat in and leaving you boiling hot inside....
How We Improved Our Thermal Comfort In Summer, Winter
Margo and Robert knew that there were things that they could do to improve the thermal comfort of their home, beginning with a professional home assessment. The couple eventually availed of energy-saving solutions like draught-proofing and installing insulations....
Four Reasons Why Using Silicone Sealant Is A Draught Proofing Mistake
Here's the best way to seal draughty old wall vents, skirting boards and architraves in your home, without filling gaps with silicone. Why fill draughty gaps around your home ... Draught proofing your home is a great way to keep your home warm in winter and cool in...
How We Tapped Into the Thermal Comfort Potential of Our Home
Elvira shares how you can improve the energy efficiency of your home. By taking the step-by-step home retrofit approach to achieve ultimate thermal comfort, you can stay comfortable across all seasons in an environmentally friendly way. Her family now enjoys an...
Climate Change In Australia: A Reality Check
In 2007, Alastair Fleming had a climate change reality check and began his journey towards a more sustainable future. Today he is an official Climate Leader, trained by Al Gore himself to deliver a very important presentation. In this interview, Alastair shares what...
How To Use Deciduous Trees to Shade Your Home in Summer and Winter
What better way to make your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter than by using natural plants and sunlight! ecoMaster Technical Expert Maurice Beinat explains how you can work with the natural movement of the sun and the strategic placement of deciduous trees....
How To Speed Up Composting Process Using Compost-It
Did you know that up to 40% of the average household garbage bin is made up of food? Composting at home is a great alternative to sending your food scraps to landfill, it’s better for our planet and it makes really nutritious mulch for our gardens. Now let’s be...
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