Environmentally friendly construction

There is not a person around during this day and age who has not read about or considered the environment and the sustainability of specific actions.  These issues are incredibly hot topics for our generation and are starting to make huge impacts on the way that we think and of course what we shop for. [...]

Using fire retardant timbers and treatments

If you live in a part of Australia that is subject to the threat of bush fires, then using timber that resists fire is of extreme importance.  So today we thought we would explore which timbers are best for this purpose. Basically all houses that are built in bushfire areas (as determined by the applicable [...]

Best deck timber in Australia

If you decide to build your own deck sometime this spring one of the first questions that will leap to mind will be what is the best Australian decking timber to use?  There are so many different types around, so how do you select something that will both look good and be durable in your [...]

Sustainable Engineered Structural Timber

What is it? Well it is hard to say quickly many times in a row, but more than this Engineered Timber may be the way forward for the majority of Australia’s buildings. But back to what is Engineered Timber and it is a term that covers a wide range of timbers that have been enhanced [...]

Building a carport – getting down to business – Part 3 of 3

So we have gone through the initial questions of design and you should now have spoken to the council and be ready to prepare formal plans if required.  But before we get down to choosing a plan in order for you to build the carport yourself, lets recap on our checklist. Checklist: Decide your preference [...]

Create a playground for under $100

That is right Billy Robb has come up with five easy playground ideas and structures which you could create at home for less than $100, probably even cheaper if you source the materials from the DIY Bargain Bin. These structures are fantastic and would be a lot of fun to put together and go to [...]

How to build a deck – how to videos

So you have decided to build yourself a new deck and quickly want to get up to speed on everything that you need to know in order to create something fantastic?  Doing your research is important, but you don’t want to spend all your spare time looking up facts and information that may or may [...]

Want a free DIY guide to building a shed?

So you are considering building your own garden shed, but need a design.  Well here we have scoured the internet to bring you a range of different garden shed options and what we like about them!  Most come with a stack of advertising, but it is a small amount for you to endure in exchange [...]