With the official arrival of winter this Friday, 1 June, horticulturist, garden writer and TV presenter, Melissa King, shares her top tips for maintaining your the garden during winter. Some … [Read more...]

Aussies are investing more time and money into their backyards, drawing inspiration from the hottest garden trends. With the official start of winter this Friday, 1 June, many home owners will be … [Read more...]

With autumn in full swing over here, and winter shortly on the way, it is time to start thinking about the things we can be doing to prep our homes with the best of the upcoming season trends. Being … [Read more...]

As a mum you’ll know that the hard work begins as soon as your kids are born. Sure Dads are helping out a lot more than in years gone by, but when it comes to the overall management of the household, … [Read more...]

Yes, there is such a thing as a bad homeowner. Some people invest so much money into their home, but ruin it all by being a bad homeowner. Then there are those that dote on their house, and make sure … [Read more...]

Your coffee or tea area is like your fuel station. It’s the destination for your daily ritual of grinding coffee, steaming milk, and plopping a tea bag into your cup of perfectly hot water. Make … [Read more...]

The laundry room is often a forgotten area of your home, but it's one that you use a lot. Because it's seen as a purely practical space, it gets neglected. However, other areas of your house are … [Read more...]

If you are like most Australians, you love the sun, yet when it comes to rest and relaxation on the patio, you ideally want to have a choice of whether or not to have the sun streaming down. Permanent … [Read more...]

Buying your first home is a milestone many of us are waiting longer than ever to reach. With spiraling house prices, wage stagnation in real terms and the higher cost of renting, many traditional … [Read more...]

Buying a new build home is pretty expensive so a lot of people are saving money by getting an older home and fixing it up themselves. It’s a good way to make buying a house more affordable and older … [Read more...]

Television presenter, magazine editor and media personality, Deborah Hutton is renovating her charming three bedroom house in Bronte, Sydney, into her own Hamptons inspired forever home, with work due … [Read more...]

In Australia, we’re blessed with a warm climate and experience winters that allow us to enjoy our outdoor area all year round. However, as we prepare for the colder months, we need to take certain … [Read more...]

Outdoor rooms and alfresco areas continue to be one of the biggest trends in Australia, with many of the luxuries from inside the home now being used outside. From elaborate outdoor kitchens to … [Read more...]

Aside from maybe wall colours, flooring can be one of the more frustrating decisions of home décor but one that will dramatically impact the finished product so it’s important that you choose … [Read more...]

The laid back coastal style is ideal for Australia’s many harbour and beachside homes, and with simple decorating tricks the look is easily translated. “Natural light is key to this pared-back … [Read more...]

My kitchen is a place inspiring me for my words! And so it definitely deserves gratitude. You will find so many things in the market to make your kitchen look beautiful from cooking area closet to … [Read more...]

Trying to keep your ecological footprint small is a struggle for all of us, but is something we are all conscious of and striving to do better with. Sustainable living is really just reducing the … [Read more...]

Are you considering a new building project? If so, you should definitely think about using steel. Here, we will talk you through seven top reasons to build with steel rather than traditional … [Read more...]

According to the 2017 Great Australian Backyard Survey by Adbri Masonry, 36 per cent of Australians stated that 'it was very important to consider sustainability throughout their home improvement … [Read more...]

Having a home that is welcoming, and cosy is the aim for most people. You want to be able to walk in your own front door and feel like you instantly relax, so it makes sense that you want other people … [Read more...]

The bedroom is the place where we spend most of our time when we are not at work, school, or somewhere else where we have to be. Because humans need at least six to seven hours of sleep to function … [Read more...]

If you’re really house proud, you’ll know that only the best will do. There’s so many things that you’ll want to do with your home, but sometimes life just gets in the ways and means that you can't. … [Read more...]

Let’s face it, during the winter there’s a lot of reasons not to go outside. From weathering the extreme weather to the amount of debris that can collect when you’re not on a regular sweeping … [Read more...]

If you’ve had weather warnings or simply happen to live in an area prone to storms, you might want to take some action to storm-proof your home. Strong winds and floods can cause devastating damage to … [Read more...]

When looking at ways of improving your house, relaxation and feeling calm needs to be at the forefront of your mind. So applying this to the rest of your home, what areas can benefit from a little … [Read more...]

During the colder months especially, we spend a lot more time in our homes hibernating from the outside world. Because of this we end up often increasing the risk of a house fire by a huge amount. It … [Read more...]

For a lot of people, DIY has become somewhat of a necessity in recent years. With material prices going up, and builders charging more than ever, it makes sense that people want to do work on their … [Read more...]

Damp is never a good sign. When left untreated, it can develop into mould which doesn’t just look ugly, it’s also unhealthy for our lungs. Old homes are particularly susceptible to damp, although new … [Read more...]

Finding original kitchen designs isn’t always easy. Often, we end up settling for practical choices which provide a functional space. Yet, most of us would love the kitchen to become the hub of the … [Read more...]

Feeling lost trying to redecorate your bedroom? Home Stratosphere analyzed 582,301 bedroom designs to figure out what's trending in today's bedrooms — it turns out 27 percent of us like … [Read more...]

In recent years, the things we look for in our homes have changed drastically. In the 90s, for example, dining rooms and conservatories were all the rage. Now, most are nothing but wasted space. … [Read more...]

If you’re relocating or plan to move home in the near future, then it can be one of the most stressful events in your life. Let’s face it, there are just so many logistical challenges and also issues … [Read more...]

While attention is often given to ensuring that your possessions survive a move unscathed, many people don’t consider the ways their premises can be damaged in a move. At best, damage to your old … [Read more...]

Making the most out of your living space can take a lot of designing and planning if you want to get the best layout to suit your outdoor space. However, this does not have to cost the earth. There … [Read more...]

While many eager DIYers probably wouldn’t hesitate to pull up their sleeves at the sight of a burst pipe, it’s sometimes more sensible to pick up the phone. When you’ve managed a few fixes around the … [Read more...]

There once was a time that if you wanted something for your garden such as a summer house, you would go down to your local garden centre and purchase it from there. In this modern age in which we … [Read more...]