Water Savers
Mick from Arthurs SeatWe realise that the current water shortage situation is not a short term problem and believe in saving as much water possible as a family, the kids have even made a competition of how much they can ... continue reading
Storage Solutions
Laura & Phil from TrafalgarWe have just moved house, and have discovered we have alot of items that we don't want to throw away but do not want on display, so we are looking at different options for storage for these things. ... continue reading
Loft Ladders
Pam from SaleWe are doing renovations to our home and would like to use the space in our roof. I know that you can get loft ladders, but do not know alot about them or where to start. Can you help me ... continue reading
High Gloss Laminates
Sharon from RosebudI want to replace the Laminate Benchtop and cupboards in my kitchen, but i would like to know if i can have a high gloss finish, or is that still not suitable for a ... continue reading
Open House - Waterfront Homes
posted 20 hours, 49 minutes agoYou are invited to attend the Grand Opening of the Moomba by Waterfront ... continue reading
Appliance & Air-conditioning Prize Draw Winners
posted 2 days, 38 minutes agoThanks to the team from Cool Blast who proudly donated a split/system airconditioner for our Jan-Feb giveaway. Also thanks to Renovi for supplying a $1000 appliance package the major prize at the ... continue reading
Stratco Pergola 4 Sale
posted 1 week, 21 hours, 52 minutes agoLooking for a pergola? Check this out first before going anywhere else. Ex-display ... continue reading
Timber Floor Special
posted 1 week, 1 day, 22 hours, 33 minutes agoDon't miss these specials on Timber flooring... Mountain Timber products are dropping prices on all the following untill 31st May 2010. ... continue reading
Non-Friable Asbestos Removal Course (Class B)
Tuesday 9:00 am, 23rd March 2010This WorkSafe recognised course is aimed at supervisors and others directly involved in the process of non-friable asbestos ... continue reading
Certficate III OHS - (Occupational Health & Safety)
Tuesday 8:30 am, 13th April 2010Participants are required to undertake a range of assessment activities. ... continue reading
Master Builders - Green Living
Wednesday 9:00 am, 14th April 2010An accredited category of Master Builders course for environmentally aware builders and building public to pursue sustainability options for their constructions. ... continue reading
Builder Registration Course - Cert IV in Building & Construction #2
Friday 9:00 am, 21st May 2010Recognised by the Building Practitioners Board as the qualification towards registration as a ... continue reading
Bushfire Precaution Checklist
The recent events throughout country Victoria have been tragic and there is no longer a time when residents in fire prone areas can lower their guard.
There are many things that you can do around the home to make your castle less susceptible to bushfire danger. Regular maintenance and
inspections using this checklist will provide a good guide for ongoing awareness of the ever present dangers of the Australian Summer.
Keep up the gardening. Rake up leaves, trim grass and cut back overgrown shrubs and tree branches to be sure of a clean fire break.
Install Gutter Protection and clean out gutters and downpipes regularly.
Remove all rubbish from around the house.
Regularly recycle newspapers. Don't store piles of recycling material close to the house.
Consider non-flamable building materials. Alternate products for decking, stumps, pergolas & cladding.
Store flammable liquids and paint away from the house. Face LPG gas bottle valves away from the house.
Pool chemicals can ignite if placed near other flammable liquids, so store them separately.
Buy a fire extinguisher and fire blanket and know how to use them.
Keep a torch and portable radio with spare batteries.
Think about the impact of a power failure - cordless phones and automatic garage doors won't work. Your mobile phone may not have coverage.
Keep garden hoses connected to outside taps and make sure they reach all parts of your home and garden.
Keep a ladder handy that can reach the roof, plus basic tools like a rake, spade, axe and saw.
Install spark guards in your chimney and clean your chimney every year.
Install fire-resistant mesh screens under verandahs if you live in a bushfire-prone area.
Clearly mark all water sources and keep access clear. Install a roof top sprinkler system.
Prepare an emergency evacuation kit: include valuables, important documents, photos, food and water, first aid kit, pet food and any essential medication.
With no end in sight to the drought and average temperatures expected to rise by as much as three degrees by 2050, it is everyone’s responsibility to take all possible precautions. You could be saving your life and those of your family, friends and neighbours.
HIDC Exhibitor(s) who specialise in this area;
