A kitchen can look beautiful in a showroom and still feel awkward at home. The position of the sink, cooktop and refrigerator determines how easily you can…
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A squeaky floorboard is usually caused by movement between the timber flooring, subfloor and joists beneath it. As people walk across the room, loose boards…
A succulent wall planter brings texture, colour and living interest to a plain fence, balcony, courtyard wall or indoor room. The plants suit contemporary…
A programmable thermostat can reduce household energy use by letting heating and cooling follow occupancy instead of running unchanged all day. Overnight…
Natural stone brings texture, depth and a sense of permanence to an Australian kitchen. Marble, granite, limestone, travertine and soapstone each respond…
A backyard that welcomes children is more than a patch of lawn with a trampoline bolted on. It should feel like a private extension of the home, with clearly…
For many Australian homeowners, the backyard is an extension of the living room. Whether you are sipping a flat white on a Melbourne balcony or hosting a…
A cast concrete benchtop gives a kitchen or bathroom a durable, architectural centrepiece, while a formed basin removes the separate sink rim from the design.…
A fresh cabinet finish and carefully selected fittings give a bathroom vanity makeover its impact, changing the feel of a small room without replacing the…
A well-prepared garden handles winter with less stress and returns to active growth more strongly in spring. The work is less about forcing plants to keep…