Resource Centre - How-To

Explore a curated library of detailed articles on property, home care, and coastal living.

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  How to Take a Paint Sample From a Wall for Colour Matching

  Matching an existing wall colour starts with the right sample. Find out where to take one, how large it should be and how to restore the wall once it’s removed.
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  Suspect a Pool Leak? Here's What to Do Next

  If your pool seems to need topping up more often, the right testing can help establish why. Learn how professionals track down leaks in fittings, pipework, equipment and the pool itself.
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  The Best Ways to Remove Pet Hair From Around the Home

  From stubborn sofa fibres to fur caught in carpet and laundry, these practical techniques help make pet hair easier to remove and keep under control.
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  Getting Your Air Conditioner Professionally Cleaned

  Air conditioners can look spotless from the outside while concealed components collect dust and residue. We look at what professional cleaning involves and when it is worthwhile.
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  Car Key Security: Protecting Your Vehicle From Relay Theft

  Keyless vehicles can sometimes be accessed without the thief physically taking the key from your home. Explore practical ways to block the signal, secure the vehicle and reduce easy opportunities.
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  The Importance of Properly Anchoring Furniture

  Furniture anchoring is a straightforward home safety measure that can prevent serious injuries and costly damage. Learn which pieces should be secured and how to anchor them correctly.
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  Wall Mounting TVs With Style, Safety and Better Room Flow

  From viewing height to cable concealment, a good TV installation is a small design decision that can lift the feel, safety and practicality of the whole room.
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  How To Install a Letterbox

  Installing a letterbox is a small job where the details matter. Height, position, drainage, fixings and access all affect how well it works once it is in daily use.
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  Mowing Long Grass: The Safe Way To Reclaim An Overgrown Yard

  A neglected lawn can usually be brought back under control, but the first pass is about clearing height and exposing the ground, not forcing a perfect finish in one go.
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  Plasterboard Repair: How To Fix Holes In Walls Properly

  Small holes, screw marks, torn adhesive patches and larger plasterboard damage all need a different repair, and the finish depends on cleaning the surface, filling in stages, sanding properly, priming the patch and knowing when a whole wall repaint will look better than a touch-up.
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  How Turf Grow Lights Can Help Keep Shaded Grass Alive

  Turf grow lights are moving beyond sporting fields and into residential gardens. Here is how they work, where they may be practical and what homeowners should consider before installing one.
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  How To Clear Chemical Fumes from Your Home

  Renovation fumes and new-product odours can spread quickly through a home. These steps help remove them.
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  What To Do If A Front Door Lock Will Not Open Or Secure

  A lock that will not turn, latch or engage properly can quickly leave a home inaccessible or unsecured. Find out what you can check safely and when professional repair is needed.
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  Packing and Moving Tips That Save Time and Effort

  From choosing the right boxes to keeping furniture parts together and getting everything into the correct room, these moving tips make the physical side of moving house much easier to manage.
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  What To Do If a House Foundation Is Sinking

  A sinking corner or widening crack deserves proper investigation. Find out how to document the signs, check water and site conditions and obtain the right professional advice.
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  Why Water Ingress Behaves So Unpredictably Inside Structures

  Rain, condensation, wind pressure, capillary action and trapped moisture can all behave differently inside a structure, which is why the same home may stay dry through one storm and leak during the next.
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  The Homeowner's Practical Guide to Gutter Cleaning

  Leaves, sludge, roof grit and blocked outlets can quietly stop a gutter system from doing its job. A careful clean helps protect the roof edge, walls, foundations and street appeal of the home.
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  Can You Pay to Put Street Powerlines Underground?

  A pole outside the front fence can feel like more than background infrastructure. Learn when homeowners can ask for overhead lines to be removed, relocated or placed underground at their own cost.
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  Tips for Moving House by Yourself

  A practical look at how to reduce the size of the move, organise boxes properly, protect furniture and set up the new home without relying on a full moving crew.
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  Turning Failed Lawn into a Better Garden Space

  A difficult patch under a mature tree can still become one of the most useful parts of the yard with smart planting, clear edges and a layout that works with the site instead of against it.
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  What To Do If There Is a Gas Leak

  From cooktops and hot water systems to LPG cylinders and outdoor kitchens, gas leaks can come from more places than many homeowners realise. Here is how to recognise the risk and respond safely.
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  What To Do After a Major Storm

  The storm may have passed, but your property could still be at risk. Learn how to inspect damage safely, prevent further loss and organise repairs.
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  Understanding Termite Risk in Australian Homes

  A practical guide to the building conditions, maintenance issues and property changes that influence termite risk, inspection access and early detection.
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  Carbon Monoxide Prevention and Safety at Home

  A practical home safety guide to the carbon monoxide risks people often miss, from attached garages and old gas heaters to storm generators, barbecues and enclosed spaces.
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  How to Make an Emergency Plan for Your Pets

  Pets need their own place in your household emergency plan. Learn how to prepare transport, supplies, accommodation and identification before conditions deteriorate.