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Building a new home
Building or renovating a home can be a complicated task. The articles below are packed with advice, and follow a step-by-step process to help you achieve the home of your dreams — and avoid any nasty surprises.
Materials and features
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Building better homes
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Noise control, moisture control and ventilation
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Quality assurance
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Insulating existing homes
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Floors, wall cladding, roofing & joinery
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Heating options
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Passive design for energy efficiency
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Best use of space, access and movement
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Designing for outdoor living
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Designing for security
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Designing for safety
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