During the colder months, Australian homes prove how well-equipped they are for the summer, letting through a nice, cool breeze. Cold houses make it much harder to get up and out of bed in the morning and to find the motivation to do anything at...
Having unwanted guests get into your home is a common problem everyone goes through, but not necessarily something everyone knows how to deal with. How do we keep these creepy crawlies at bay? Here are a few simple tips to deter these unwanted house guests. Seal...
Owning your own home is one of the great Australian dreams. It brings you pride, joy, contentment and a place to come home to after a hard day’s work. A place to raise kids, have pets and relax in on weekends. But did you know...
As Australian house prices soar, more and more people are turning to units or apartments to get onto the property ladder. This is great, as you can still find some decent property in inner-city locations so you don’t face a huge commute to work. Yet,...
“Ageing in place” is the idea that you can continue to live comfortably, safely and happily in your own home when you reach your senior years, rather than relying on retirement homes, caregivers or assisted living services. There are ways you can prepare your home...
The concept of shutters as a window treatment evolved from ancient Greece, where beautifully designed marble shutters were fixed on windows. Soon, this idea made its way across the globe and was primarily seen on cotton plantations and grand mansions. With time, marble was replaced...
We often don’t think about maintaining our drains until a problem arises. By the time you notice issues like foul smells, overflowing drains or nasty blockages, your drains will have already been under pressure for a long time, without you even knowing it. As we’ve all...
When you think of a fireplace, you might envision a European home from centuries ago, where families are huddled around it for warmth. Or, perhaps your mind jumps to the image of Santa Claus, and his signature method of entering homes to deliver presents. Today, there...
If you have been staring into the vast space in your backyard, wishing that there was something you could do with it, you have come across the right article. Whether you are thinking of planting your vegetable garden, or you are interested in taking care...
Home improvement can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. In fact, here’s a little secret you should always keep in mind when working on exterior design work: never buy real bricks, stones, or tiles. These are expensive building materials, but a more affordable...
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