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Urban Planning: Going Green

Hello, my name is Paul and on this blog, I would like to discuss the ways in which good urban planning can help to generate green energy while also helping to protect the environment. I will admit that I wasn't really up to speed on these topics until I decided to build a new home on a large estate just outside of Sydney. I knew how I wanted the place to look, but I didn't realise that by choosing materials carefully, I could cut my energy bills and my carbon footprint. Thankfully, I was working with a fantastic consultant who guided me through the entire process.

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3 Common Mistakes Involving Household Fire Extinguishers And How To Avoid Them

4 August 2017
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

The threat of a house fire is a common fear for many Australian homeowners. Every year, a large number of people are injured or perish in house fires and entire homes are destroyed. One of the vital keys to preventing fires is to have fire extinguishers in your home to quickly and efficiently put fires out before they rage out of control. However, simply having a fire extinguisher in your home isn't enough. Read More …

Having Asbestos Removed

3 August 2017
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

When you find out that you have asbestos, to begin with it can seem like it's no big deal and that you can remove it yourself. Unfortunately, this is not the case as asbestos should to be removed by a professional team. Here's a look at what you need to know to fully understand the steps and keep yourself safe. When Was Asbestos Used In Construction? Asbestos was used up until around 1954, depending where you are living, and had been used through the war due to the fact it was a cheap and effective material to work and build with. Read More …

What you need to know about Australia’s solar energy boom

2 August 2017
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Fuelled by a combination of government incentives, rising energy prices and concern about power shortages, Australia's solar industry has become one of the largest in the world, with one in every six Australian households boasting a solar array by the end of 2016. If you're curious about joining in, here's what you need to know about installing your own solar array.  How does it work?  A solar array consists of a number of solar panels, each of which in turn contains a number of pholtovoltaic cells. Read More …