The knock isn’t loud. But it’s enough. Your heart jumps, shoulders tense, and suddenly you’re aware of the silence inside your home. The gap is coming. That moment when you open the door, step inside, and feel like you’re in the middle of being polite and...
It’s surprising how easy it is to underestimate the cost of home upgrades. In fact, recent renovation surveys show that homeowners miscalculate project budgets by up to 40%, mostly because they don’t understand the hidden layers behind installation, labour, and...
When it comes to reducing risk, insurers look closely at how well a property is protected. You might think that it’s mostly the condition of your property that affects the premiums you pay, but the security threat your property possesses becomes very vital. If...
“Outdoor dining now accounts for over 48% of café seating in Melbourne’s busiest hospitality strips.” This number surprised me when I first came across it, almost half of the city’s dining capacity pushed outdoors because customers simply prefer fresh air, natural...
“Noise pollution is more than just annoying; it’s bad for your health.” The World Health Organisation says that being around noise that is louder than 65 decibels for a long time can make you stressed, keep you from sleeping, and even cause heart...
“A typical front door can be broken by an intruder in less than 60 seconds.” That stat from the Australian Bureau of Statistics should give any homeowner pause, especially since over 70% of home break-ins in Australia occur through doors. As experts in security doors...
