You spent all summer trying to keep the cool air in, but now it’s time to keep it out. With the arrival of colder weather the focus turns to staying warm at home without maxing out our energy bills. When it comes to preparing your home for winter, some of the same steps apply as they did in summer, such as sealing gaps that let air in and closing off rooms not in use.

An outdoor living space could become the most used part of your home. Many designers and builders are blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor in new homes, but almost any homeowner can create their own outdoor living space.

We should all feel safe in our homes, but the reality is that thieves are always on the look-out for their next target. That’s why here at Stan Bond, we take home security very seriously. Security screens and doors, like the Crimsafe range, will give you peace of mind when you are away from home, and can also add a decorative element.

It’s tempting to cool the whole house during a heatwave, but you can save significantly by only cooling the areas of the house you are using. When replacing an appliance, opt for a more energy efficient model wherever possible. You can also check your roof insulation to make sure it has the right rating and is correctly installed. Even regularly defrosting your freezer and checking your fridge seals can trim your energy costs.

Crimsafe is an Australian Designed security screen system used for Hinged Doors, Sliding Security Doors, Fixed Window Screens and Commercial screening. The system uses a unique screw-clamp technology which locks stainless steel security mesh into aluminium door or screen frame. Crimsafe is designed to meet highest real life security residents standards rather than the minimum standards. It seems most other competitors attempt to make a look-a-like product as cheaply as possi

Ziptrak Blind or Zipscreen broken in a storm? Here are 5 steps to limit the damage and get your blinds back in working order and save money.

Stan Bond offers a huge range of fabrics from all the major suppliers. As a major manufacturer of custom made blinds we hold bulk rolls of some of the most popular fabrics. This ensures our prices are affordable and our lead times are quick.

Did you know that Crimsafe could be used as part of fire engineering reports on unprotected openings of residential buildings (Class 2 Units)? If your building design requires an engineering report or your property is in a bushfire zone and your want information on Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessments read more below.

At this time of year it is often nice to be able to open up your home in the evening and let in the cool sea or gully breezes. However, security and insects can be a problem if you don't have the right doors and screens installed. In this blog we will explore the different options you have to make your home safe and easy to cool.