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Hideaway Covers’ articles aim to inform, educate, and inspire our readers to enhance their outdoors. 

We cover the latest in legislation, trends, and news when it comes to improving the overall aesthetic of your pool area, backyard, or commercial space. We’re regularly sharing our ideas on how to get the most out of your outdoor covers; how to choose the right products for your space, and how Hideaway Covers evoke a luxe, resort-style living in your outdoor entertaining area. 

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What Constitutes “Good Design?”

“Less but Better.” It’s quite possible that you’ve never heard of Dieter Rams. However, in the 1970s Rams defined what constitutes “good design.” He was an industrial product designer who became focused on the objects around him. Rams started questioning the “impenetrable confusion of forms, colours, and noises” that were

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Pool Fencing Compliance Nightmares

You can’t have a non-compliant pool fence.  You are legally and financially exposed if you do, and “I didn’t know,” is not a defence. Here’s a breakdown of this complex area including the vexed Non-Climbable Zones (NCZ). Renting a property with a pool: Holding a Certificate of Compliance in NSW

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Electrical Earthing for Pools & Fencing

Since 1st January 2019 it has been a legal requirement to earth conductive metal fences and pool fence spigots within 1250mm of the pool. This applies to any metal object within this reach zone including spigots, ladders, diving boards, slides, and aluminium fences. Why? Whilst another of our Blogs talks

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How do I hide my pool pump? – Part 3

We all have them. The unsightly, the smelly, the boring, the just plain UGLY.  Don’t you wish you could just get rid of them?  NO, YOU CAN’T – BUT YOU CAN HIDE THEM AWAY! GIVE YOUR BACKYARD THE RESORT LUXE MAKEOVER BY USING HIDEAWAY COVERS AND ENCLOSURES TO CONCEAL THE

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How do I hide my garbage bins? – Part 2

We all have them. The unsightly, the smelly, the boring, the just plain UGLY.  Don’t you wish you could just get rid of them? NO, YOU CAN’T – BUT YOU CAN HIDE THEM AWAY! GIVE YOUR BACKYARD THE RESORT LUXE MAKEOVER BY USING HIDEAWAY COVERS AND ENCLOSURES TO CONCEAL THE

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How do I hide my air con motor? – Part 1

We all have them. The unsightly, the smelly, the boring, the just plain UGLY.  Don’t you wish you could just get rid of them?  NO, YOU CAN’T – BUT YOU CAN HIDE THEM AWAY! GIVE YOUR BACKYARD THE RESORT LUXE MAKEOVER BY USING HIDEAWAY COVERS AND ENCLOSURES TO CONCEAL THE

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Is your winter firewood stash taking over?

Cover your firewood.  We know the love-hate relationship with combustion heaters because we have one: but managing winter firewood is a pain. They’re lovey in winter.  The rain’s coming down and it’s cold outside – but inside you’re all snug, warm, and cosy, enjoying your hot chocolate, coffee, or red

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Australian Enterprise Award Winner 2024

Australian Enterprise Award Winner 2024 & 2025

WINNER – Hideaway Covers Pty Ltd                       Best Outdoor Concealment Solutions Provider 2024                       Best Outdoor Storage Brand 2025                       Best Pool Pump Covers & Enclosures Business 2025 – Australia

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Colours to stimulate your senses

Hideaway Covers offers 26 colours to choose from across its range. If you are unsure of what colour to choose, take inspiration from COLORBOND®’s colour experts.  From coastal sea mists and summer breezes to the solidarity of ancient rock, you will be swept away with the visual contextualisation of your

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Can I build it DIY from scratch?

The Hideaway team have been in the aluminium industry for decades and have heard this claim so many times before: “I’ll save money if I just build it myself!” Really? Have you thought this through thoroughly… Let’s have a deep dive into all things this idea of, “I’ll save [lots]

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