Top 5 questions about solar energy answered! If you've got questions about solar power, you're not alone. Read the blog to some of people’s most common questions!
1. Do solar panels produce power when the sun isn't shining?
Yes, solar panels produce power based on UV light, so even during a cloudy day panels can still produce power. A great way to maximise this is through solar batteries, which capture and store unused energy generated by your solar panels for you to use when the sun isn’t shining.
If you're thinking about landscaping your garden or about to embark on a garden makeover, it’s tempting to head to the nearest nursery and buy plants impulsively. But like most things, success lies in the planning.
If you really want to ensure a successful result, there are a few things you need to consider up front. Here are our top tips to ensure you get the best from your garden makeover.
ORGANISE A SITTER FOR PETS AND CHILDREN. Moving day is chaotic enough without worrying about kids and pets. Organise a sitter in advance to alleviate added stress, and reduce any anxiety sometimes experienced by pets and children.
SET UP YOUR INTERNET. Connecting the internet can take longer than other utilities. So, it’s worth contacting your provider at least two weeks in advance, especially if your home hasn’t previously been connected to the NBN.
As we move through 2025, four new interior design trends are making their way into the spotlight, Dopamine Décor; a trend of personal expression, Colour Drenching and Mocha; both trends focussed on colour application, and lastly A Nod to Nature; all about bringing natural elements into your home. Whether you're drawn to bold and playful aesthetics, immersive colour schemes, earthy warmth, or connecting to nature, there's something here to inspire your next design transformation.
Whoever said ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ may have got it wrong, because it turns out that trees and plants can potentially add a lot of value to your property.
A 2017 study by AECOM found a increase in street tree canopy could increase property values by an average of $50,000. While this research focused on the collective green infrastructure of suburbs, trees, plants and landscaping can also impact the property values of individual blocks.
Summer opens up new opportunities in the veggie patch that didn't exist while the erratic spring weather has been doing its thing. Here are some of our favourite heat-loving varieties that are primed to plant now.
Chillies require a hot, sun-drenched space, preferably up against a heat reflecting wall that helps to collect extra rays of warmth. However, even the toughest plants need food and water to survive, so give them a regular water every few days for best results.
Improving your property’s look and feel doesn’t necessarily have to cost a small fortune.
Here’s 6 easy DIY updates you can do yourself.
Take care of easy repairs. Most small repairs are straightforward and usually don’t require a professional. Replace the mesh fly screens yourself, apply some WD-40 to squeaky door hinges, and sub-out light fittings for store-bought options. The same goes for other small fixes, including leaking taps, loose screws or handles, clogged drains and scuffs on the walls.
