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Perth is changing. Urban developments are reshaping older suburbs, freeway upgrades keep traffic flowing (and humming), train services are busier, flight paths shift with the seasons, and weekend life in Northbridge, Leederville, and Subiaco rarely sits still. Add the Fremantle Doctor pushing wind through every little gap in summer and the result is the unwanted outside noise that can creep into your living room, bedroom and home office more than you’d like.

Canberra wears a lot of hats: it’s a garden city, a growing city and (increasingly) a busy city. Between new builds in Gungahlin and Molonglo, the light rail hum, flight paths near the airport, weekend hospitality in Braddon and Kingston and the everyday rumble of arterials like Northbourne Avenue, many homes are dealing with more noise than they’d like. Add Canberra’s crisp winters (where closed windows amplify indoor echoes) and the case for better sound control becomes pretty clear.

When it comes to staying comfortable indoors year-round, your windows play a much bigger role than you might think. Whether it’s the frosty mornings of Canberra, the steamy afternoons of Perth or the unpredictable weather of Melbourne, ensuring your home is properly insulated is essential for keeping your family comfortable and your energy bills under control.

With energy prices rising across Australia, many households are bracing themselves for another costly winter. As heaters have been kicked into high gear and our shorter (very cold) days demand more artificial light, it's not uncommon to see a spike in electricity bills. But what if you could stay warm and save money?

Three things Melbourne is known for is its vibrant culture, great coffee and weather that can’t make up its mind. One minute it’s sunny, the next it’s windy, wet or just bone-chilling cold. And oddly enough, many Melbourne homes feel colder inside than out, especially in winter. That makes keeping your home warm, dry and energy-efficient more of a challenge than you’d expect.

At Magnetite, we regularly hear from homeowners who struggle with draughts, temperature issue and rising energy bills especially during winter. So when one of our customers offered to share their experience trying retrofit double glazing in their Melbourne home, we knew their story could help others facing similar challenges.

Here’s what they noticed after one month of living with double glazed windows.