DO Use a paint specifically designed for flooring Use an outdoor appropriate paint Use masonry or concrete primer and paint Follow the...

With Summer just around the corner, it's the perfect time to put together your "home maintenance checklist" 1. INSPECT EAVES. Looking...

1. BUDGET. To manage your project budget, list all possible costs and factors which may impact; size, excavation/soil removal, thickness,...

1. BUILDING APPROVAL. Before you do anything else, contact your local council to obtain building guidelines. 2. BUDGET. Planning your...

1. LOCATION. Decide on location & available space. 2. IS COUNCIL APPROVAL REQUIRED? 3. BUDGET. To manage your project budget, add all...

NEW HOME CONCRETE PROJECT PLANNING TIPS Congratulations, on your new home build. Now it's time to start planning your landscape and...

BUILDING A NEW HOME CHECKLIST 1. Set your budget; building costs, legal, council fees, mortgage fees, remembering additional costs such...

A bad DIY concrete pour is expensive to excavate and remove, here are some ways it can go wrong for an amateur; 1. When there is too much...

Expansion joint replacement is the restoration of the joint edges where two concrete slabs meet. Because this is a joining area, it is...

DO make sure to choose a product specifically formulated for use on concrete. DO prime concrete before painting. DO a moisture test...

1. SECURITY & PRIVACY. Consider how tall you would like your fence, and does this fall within the guidelines of your local council? Also,...

1. Safety should always be your first priority - wear a dust mask, protective eyewear, and use a stud metal and live cable detector...

Concrete cancer occurs when steel reinforcements in concrete are exposed to elements such as air and water, which can cause the steel to...

Our top tips to consider when planning your pool install: 1. Space availability & council regulations. This could influence location,...

1. If you’re replacing a letterbox, dig out the existing letterbox. If you are installing on a newly built property or relocating your...

When it comes to choosing concrete flooring for your home or office, it may be difficult knowing where to start. Here are some key...

WHEN DO I NEED A RETAINING WALL? Retaining walls are used for the purpose of preventing soil erosion in an uneven section of land. Other...

In summer, we tend to move our lives outside to make the most of the long hot days with family and friends. Get the party started with a...

Sealants work by blocking the pores of the concrete and create a protective layer to help stop dirt becoming ingrained. Whether you're...

WHERE DO I START WHEN PLANNING A NEW CONCRETE DRIVEWAY? It's important to do your homework and be prepared as part of your "project...