If you are thinking about how you can improve the safety and security of your home, you may be considering installing roller shutters. Having roller shutters fitted to the exterior of your home can bring many benefits and advantages. Below is a guide to 4 benefits that roller shutters bring. Storm Protection Cyclones and tropical storms often hit Australia. These storms can lead to high winds and hail showers. High winds can blow debris into your windows, causing the glass to shatter, while large hail stones can also cause extensive damage to the doors and windows of your property.

​Home security is a big concern for all homeowners. Everyone wants to live in a place where they feel safe, for their sake and that of their family. That said, anything that can improve the current level of security for a home is always welcome to a homeowner. If you are in such a situation and would like to make your home safer than it currently is, here are some ideas on a few things you could do towards that goal.

Purchasing a new garage door is one of the big home improvement expenses. As they last for years, decades even, careful thought must go into this process in order to ensure you make the best decision for you and your family. The right garage door will not only keep your home secure, it improves the curb appeal and hence resale value of your house, should you want to sell. The material of your garage door is one of the first decisions you'll need to make.

Your choice of window coverings will have a significant impact on the overall appearance of your interior décor. As such, it is not advisable to simply select the cheapest window treatments you can find, as they may not complement your personal décor. In addition to this, these treatments are not used exclusively on windows. The different options that are available come with various functionalities, making them great for doors too. Therefore, it would be in your best interests to consider the window covering based on your individual needs.

If security is one of the major concerns you have in relation to your residence, then you should consider installing security shutters. These shutters can be installed internally or externally. They come in an array of colours as well as designs, which is a far cry from the bland metallic shutters that people would previously associate with security shutters. Therefore, you can rest assured that you can enhance the curb appeal of your home, while ensuring it remains safe from intruders.

The idea behind installing a security door for your home is to have an aesthetically pleasing yet structurally sound door to protect your external entryways from unwanted access by intruders. Before deciding to pick any particular door and installing it, the following are important questions to ask yourself and your supplier: 1. Which is the best installation method?  A door is only as good as its hinges and frames. Talk to the door supplier about installation according to the standard AS5040 which covers security door installation.

Even good quality, professionally-installed sliding wardrobe doors can begin to stick. This is often due to dust and everyday dirt becoming ground into the track and around the rollers. But what can you do to get your sliding wardrobe doors gliding smoothly along their tracks once more? Read on for some helpful hints and tips. What you'll need a drop cloth flathead screwdriver rubbing alcohol rags silicone lubricant spray (this is best to use as it is dust-resistant) block of paraffin wax This job is pretty straightforward, but you will need a helper to assist you in removing the doors, as they can be heavy and unwieldy.