When used incorrectly, mobile crane equipment can create a hazard that can put many peoples’ lives at risk. To manage this risk and correctly manoeuvre the equipment, a mobile crane operator will commonly rely on a dogger (or dogman), who will use signals to direct operations safely. As such, a dogger must know exactly how […]

Up-and-over garage doors are popular with Australian homeowners, but there are now plenty of alternative options on the market. Side-hinged garage doors open in a rather more conventional way than their up-and-over counterparts, and many types of customers would benefit from this type of opening. If you’re one of the four following customer types, find […]

It isn’t always easy to deal with a broken or missing fence on the boundary between your property and your neighbour’s home. While many neighbours amicably agree on the necessary work and how to pay for it, some conversations may escalate and end in a dispute. When this happens, it’s not always easy to know […]

You know you need to replace your fence, and you’ve already decided you’re going the timber route for your first fencing project, but have you given any thought yet as to how you are going to attach the boards to the framing? While all nails may seem equal to you, there is a science about […]

When the annual summer storms roll through Queensland, there always seems to be one city or town that ends up suffering from significant flood damage. The 2011 floods in Brisbane, for example, are often still referred to by the media as an example of when flood waters go bad. As a recent new resident of […]

Repairing a crack in your driveway or sidewalk may be easier than you think. Essentially, you inject concrete filler into the crack, smooth it down and let it dry. However, if you want to the job to look perfect, you need the right tools, especially these six essentials: 1. Chisel While the idea of making […]

Bushfires remain one of the biggest environmental issues in Australia today. Across the country, fire authorities have to deal with around 54,000 bushfires every year, and 552 people have died in these fires in the last century. As such, the Australian authorities work hard to find ways to help homeowners protect properties under threat. The […]

Look at that sun, Australia! Summer is at its peak right now, and sitting outside is getting a little uncomfortable due to the heat that is generated when the sun is high in the sky. One way that you can combat this problem is to add a roofing solution to your pergola, but which one […]

In the Australian Capital Territory, changes are afoot when it comes to asbestos removal after the last of the New Year’s fireworks have disappeared. As a contractor, it is important that you are fully aware of what the altered regulations are, so that you do not find yourself in the bad books of Worksafe ACT. […]

Do you feel intimidated and reluctant to answer your doorbell? You are not alone. Residents in suburbs around the nation are becoming increasingly concerned about the number of unwanted door knockers in their neighborhoods, as well as the potential for criminal behaviour. There are some strategies you can take to make yourself feel more secure […]