Queenslander

Queenslanders are loved for their character – high ceilings, timber floors, wide verandahs. But many were built well before modern electrical standards existed, and what’s hiding behind the walls and under the floor can catch renovators off guard. Before you start knocking down walls or adding a new ensuite, it pays to know what you…

If your home still has its original fuse box with round ceramic fuses, you’re not alone – plenty of older Ipswich homes do. But there’s an important difference between a fuse box and a modern switchboard fitted with safety switches, and it comes down to more than just convenience.
What’s the difference between a fuse and…