With temperatures warming up and most states coming out of lockdown, many householders are over the forced interior lifestyle and ready for the annual read more
Outdoor spaces designed to add value
Industry experts attest that a smartly planned and executed backyard can add 20 to 30 per cent on resale value.
In addition, an inviting outdoor read more
Designing for climate
Constructing homes with passive design principles is an increasing priority for owners and builders.
People are comfortable only within a very narrow range of conditions.
Barbecue types to suit your style — Part Two
We recently featured Part One of Choosing the right-sized barbecue.
This week, we elaborate on the types and features of barbecues at your command.
Balcony read more
Protecting your home against pest invasion
Pest infestation is never pleasant, but if you detect evidence of unwanted visitors in your home, there are methods to remove them quickly and read more
Choosing the right-sized barbecue — Part One
When it comes time to buy a new barbecue, every weekend-entertaining warrior dreams of a monstrous meat-beast: 14 burners, a grill big enough to read more
Creating sustainable homes for universal access
Creating liveable homes for all ages and personal mobility issues is a forward-thinking and value-adding objective.
Towards this aim, the Liveable Homes initiative was read more
Improving your interior air quality
It’s a fact of life that indoor air pollutants, such as dust, pet hair and mould, can create havoc with wellbeing.
And that’s without factoring read more
Diplomatic relations at their noise-reducing best
Noisy neighbours can make every day seem like you’re living in the middle of a war zone.But there are simple ways in which harmony can read more
Good design creates timeless style
A beautiful piece of hand-crafted furniture or lighting is a joy unto itself.
Not only does it offer a striking feature for your interiors read more
To renovate or detonate: that is the question
There are two schools of thought when it comes to enhancing your lifestyle and increasing property values.
Making the most of raw material (i.e. your read more
Buying land: what to consider
With record construction figures and government stimulus propelling the growth of new-build industries, there’s increasing interest in building on property dreams from the ground up.