Stories

A screen door that drifts open, slams shut or rubs against the frame usually has more than one problem. The closer may need adjustment, but loose hinges, a…

Termite swarmers, also called alates, are the winged reproductive caste that leaves an established nest to start new colonies. In Australian conditions they…

A soft or spongy area in laminate flooring usually means the boards are moving because the surface underneath is uneven, damp, damaged or missing support. The…

Rust marks on concrete are a familiar eyesore for many Australian households, whether they show up on the garage slab in Melbourne, the back patio in Brisbane,…

Winter in Australia arrives with a different rhythm than in many northern countries, yet for homeowners in the chillier corners of the country it can still…

If the bathroom fan whirrs like a sick cicada or barely moves air at all, the motor is usually the culprit. Swapping it out is a job plenty of Aussie…

Ants can find a pantry through gaps that are almost invisible to people. A sweet spill beneath a jam jar, an open packet of cereal or a damp patch near the…

A well-organised garage can hold vehicles, bicycles, tools, sports equipment, gardening supplies and seasonal goods without becoming an obstacle course. The…

Cracks appear in driveways from Hobart to Cairns, often showing up after a long, hot summer or a sudden downpour. Most homeowners notice them when pulling out…

The hum of a clothes dryer is a familiar background sound in many Australian households, particularly during a damp Melbourne winter or a humid Brisbane summer…