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
Multi-generational housing: the bigger picture
Studies by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute found financial circumstances are an overriding factor in the formation of multi-generational households – 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
Décor apps that put home improvement in the picture
Visualising how a colour palette, design scheme or new furniture will suit your new home requires artistic vision and forethought.
If you have a 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
Restoring period homes to their former glory
Owning or buying a period home is a pleasure and privilege, but not without its maintenance challenges.
Reflecting current and recent trends, the National read more
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