Being an affluent, warm-weather country, Australia enjoys a very high number of private household pools, but as a result it also endures a high number of backyard pool drownings. (more…)

Corrugated iron was invented in the 1820s by Henry Palmer, an architect and engineer employed by the London Dock Company, and ever since it has been a mainstay of the Australian building industry. (more…)

Following the deaths of six children in tragic backyard pool incidents last year across New South Wales, the state government has announced widespread changes to the way swimming pools are regulated and kept safe across the state. (more…)

Your backyard is usually the place to be when it comes to getting some rest and relaxation at your place, though when you are too busy with inside work to be able to fully make the most of your awesome outdoor area, (more…)

Having a new fence put in at your place can represent a significant upgrade, but as people have started to try and make more use of their outdoor spaces, the way a fence looks has become far more important. (more…)

If you’re the one in charge of maintaining the safety of your warehouse -- and everyone and everything in it -- then you have quite a large responsibility. (more…)

Cooking outside can be a fun challenge, and whether you are serving up burgers or fine dining, you will need to have the same basic elements covered in your outdoor kitchen area. (more…)

A lot of people these days are looking to landscape the yard around their home, either to create a nice relaxing natural space for themselves, to make their house look more attractive or even to raise the value of their home. (more…)

Buying a home is often one of the biggest investments that most people will make in their lifetime. Termites - if left unchecked - could potentially ruin your hard-earned home due to their voracious (more…)

The elements - sun, wind, rain, snow and below-ground frost - really give your wooden fence a beating all year long. Wood is especially vulnerable to nature's punishments and often falls victim to its worst enemy: Rot. (more…)