Interiors

How Do I Set Up Multi-Room Audio in My Home?

Imagine this: It’s a sunny Sunday in Australia, the smell of BBQ fills the air, and the sweet melodies of your favourite playlist float effortlessly from your patio to your kitchen and even your bathroom. That, my friends, is the power of a multi-room audio system, and it’s easier to achieve than you may think – all you need is an audio-visual installation!

Why Would You Want Multi-Room Audio?

Think back to Jenny and Mark, one of our favourite client couples from Melbourne. They adored their classic rock but always faced the dilemma of whether to blast it in the living room or keep it confined to their patio during gatherings. With multi-room audio, they can now host their epic BBQs with Led Zeppelin greeting you at the door and accompanying you to the grill.

What Do You Need to Get Started?

If you’re interested in turning your home into a multi-room audio oasis, you’ll need a few essential components:

  • Audio Source: Spotify, Apple Music, or your timeless vinyl collection—this is the heart of your setup.
  • Amplifier: To give that audio source the ‘oomph’ it deserves.
  • Speakers: Choose between wired or wireless.
  • Controller: Generally, a smartphone app that acts like a remote control for your system.

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By Electronic Housing Code, ago

Your Complete Guide To Cleaning Air Conditioner Filters

One of the tasks relating to air conditioners that those who own them dread most is cleaning the filters. Firstly, not every person realizes that cleaning an air conditioner’s filters is essential for them to operate correctly. Beyond this, some know the filters must be cleaned but are unsure how to do so. Based on advice from the Perth Air Con Experts, we have compiled a guide to help you in the process of cleaning your air conditioner filter.

Why Should You Clean Air Conditioning Filters

There are several reasons why air conditioning filters should be cleaned regularly, and more importantly, several issues that can occur if they are not.

  • Air Quality: Regular cleaning of the filters ensures that the air expelled by your air conditioner is high quality and thus healthier for those who live with you. Dirty filters mean that allergens, dust, and dirt can accumulate, which can tell people with low incomes that contaminated air circulating in the home can trigger or accelerate respiratory ailments and allergies.
  • Improved Comfort: Cleaning filters mean fresh, cool air circulates more easily within the home. A dirty filter can impede this, meaning temperatures are not cooled as they should be, making your home less comfortable.
  • Better Energy Efficiency: Clean filters mean your air conditioning unit works at maximum efficiency, thus lowering your energy bills. Conversely, dirty filters mean air conditioning has to work harder to circulate air, leading to poor efficiency and higher energy bills.

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By Electronic Housing Code, ago
7 Reasons Why You Should Renovate Your Bathroom

7 Reasons Why You Should Renovate Your Bathroom

Given that a bathroom renovation is one of the most expensive projects in the average home, you may be wondering if it’s even a necessity. If your bathroom is still functional, it will surely last a few more years, won’t it?

The truth is, renovating your bathroom can bring all kinds of benefits, even if you believe it’s not quite on its last legs. A new bathroom can increase the value of your property, be easier to clean and be a more comfortable space to use. If you’re not yet convinced, here are a few of the many reasons why you may like to consider renovating your bathroom.

It’s Damaged

Bathrooms do not remain in the best condition forever. In fact, experts recommend minor or significant renovations every 10 years. Over time, showers can start to leak, tiles can loosen, and mould and rot can begin to become a problem. If you notice any of these signs above, it can signal a pressing issue you need to address sooner rather than later.

It’s Dated

If you have renovated the rest of your home, walking into your bathroom can be like stepping back in time. Even if it is the most expensive room in the house, it can complete the look of your freshly renovated home. A dated bathroom may be functional, but it can be limiting how house proud you are.

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By Electronic Housing Code, ago
The Hidden Dangers Lurking Within Dirty Carpets

The Hidden Dangers Lurking Within Dirty Carpets

One of the difficulties with regards to carpet cleaning is that often, what is being removed when they are cleaned is not always obvious. The experts at www.brilliancecarpetcleaningperth.com.au tell us this can apply to things like pieces of grit and dirt and grime which is embedded within the fibres and are so small that they are not visible to the human eye.

Perhaps this is why there are some who suggest that at any given time, a carpet which is not cleaned can hold up to four times its own weight due to the undesirables within it. Now that might seem staggering, and we are not suggesting you rip up your carpets to test this theory, but it does make you think what could be contributing to that.

There is going to be obvious answers like dirt and grit, but there are others which might be lurking in carpets which apart from being too small to see, create another problem. We are talking about those tiny and microscopic undesirables, that can actually be a risk to the health of anyone who regularly walks on that carpet.

Here we are talking about mould, pollen, and bacteria to name but a few. Actually when we say ‘few’ that is certainly not the word to describe the extent to which these all exist within dirty carpets. In the worst cases, it is believed that there can be as many as 200,000 bacteria living within one square inch of carpet. To put that into context, the number of bacteria on a single lavatory is thought to be 500 times less than that.

Bear in mind these numbers are worst-case scenarios but even if your carpets are 1,000 times cleaner than this example, that is still a lot of bacteria in every square inch of your carpets, be that in an office or at home.

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By Electronic Housing Code, ago
Common Mistakes People Make When Renovating Their Kitchen

Common Mistakes People Make When Renovating Their Kitchen

A significant part of learning involves making mistakes. You make them, and then you learn from them. However, make mistakes during kitchen renovations, and those mistakes can be costly.

If you’re just about to launch into a large kitchen remodelling project, be aware of the following common mistakes. You can then do your best to avoid them.

Thinking You Can Renovate Yourself

If you’ve never so much as picked up a screwdriver, then undertaking a significant kitchen renovation may not be the wisest idea. Even flatpack kitchens can be complex, with any mistake you make also being costly.

Even if you see a price disparity between a flatpack kitchen and hiring a custom kitchen cabinet maker, don’t be in too much of a hurry to become a DIYer. Your skill level and desire for a quality build could see the need for kitchen cabinets experts.

Not Planning Enough Storage

One thing that frustrates many homeowners about their kitchens is a lack of storage space. Even if the kitchen itself is large, not every functional kitchen space has been planned to make the best use of it. Don’t make that mistake.

Planning is one of the most critical stages of a kitchen renovation – or any renovation. Make sure you have factored in enough storage space before you get the process underway.

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By Electronic Housing Code, ago
Choosing Carpet

Choosing Carpet in Your House Design

Silverfish are tiny pests that can cause a lot of damage in the carpet. They also like to munch on whatever is in your linen cupboard and any paper that is left undisturbed, including books. Carpet Cleaning Perth agree they do a lot of damage in the home and need to be got rid of before they eat everything.

What do they look like? Their name says it all. If you see a tiny insect that has the shape of a fish and is a silvery grey colour that will be a silverfish. And if you are quick enough to squash one, it will leave a silvery grey residue behind, so you’ll be sure it was really a silverfish intent on damaging your household linen, books or carpet.

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By Electronic Housing Code, ago
Modern Kitchens

Modern Kitchens

Modern Kitchen Furnishing: Stylish Kitchen Designs

We all know that the kitchen is the heart of every home. It is the one place where the whole family spends quality time together over meals. Over time, the kitchen has become a multi-utility area in every household where members not only cook but use it as a dining place or entertainment area.

The present day kitchen is designed with practicality and warmth in mind. It is designed to look like the rest of the house with similar colour schemes with matching cabinets from professional cabinet makers and matching flooring etc. Great kitchen designing lies in its usage and maintenance.

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By Electronic Housing Code, ago
Home Office

Ingenious Ideas for Designing Your Home Office

Did you think that having to work from home meant calling in the furniture removalists or adding extra space, or clearing out a spare bedroom, in order to establish your home office? Well, think again. Designing an office space for your work at home is a much simpler task than you have imagined. There a few essentials that you much absolutely not compromise upon, in order to achieve your highest level of productivity. That apart, you do not have to sweat the small stuff.

As the ideas and designs explained further will go on to prove, you can create the perfect workspace at home with a few simple hacks.

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By Electronic Housing Code, ago