As offices re-open, many employees have returned to their desks to discover that their once well-tended workplace plants may not have stood up too well to the stresses of isolation.
Winter is the ideal time to plant and transplant deciduous trees, shrubs, berry canes and similar, as they are dormant and stress is kept to a minimum.
While many people have returned to the office, for some, working from home has become the new norm. To make the most of your home office environment, interior design expert and Luxaflex...
If you’re looking to create a serene retreat, why not take some inspiration from interior stylist Jono Fleming who recently updated the bedroom at his farm in rural NSW.
A well-chosen rug has the power to fully resolve a room and pull together many of the other decorating elements – the palette, furniture styles, mood, even the composition of space.
For those...
Tinus, a professional horticulturist and garden designer, and his partner Levi, renovated their property in Evatt two years ago. Only a few original plants remain on the 738sqm block, including a variegated...
In winter, there’s nothing better than wrapping yourself up in a soft blanket or throw as you settle in to read a good book or catch up on your favourite show. Snuggle...
Four in five Aussies (84%) believe their energy bill will be higher than usual as a result of home-based work and schooling during the pandemic, but haven't changed their usage habits.
The ACT Architecture Awards were held via a live stream event on Friday 5 June with For Our Country, the Australian War Memorial’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander memorial, claiming the prestigious...
For a finishing touch, or even a starting point, to your bedroom makeover, why not turn your attention to your bedhead? Bedheads bring a sense of proportion, create ambiance and can make...
Sheet mulching is a form of no-dig gardening, which allows you to build up your soil without hours of back-breaking labour. It consists of Carbon and Nitrogen rich organic materials being stacked...
Aside from being a fun hobby, gardening offers a wealth of benefits – and even if you don’t have a backyard, that doesn’t mean a garden is an impossibility. Any space, even...
To enjoy clean clothes, you’ve got to tackle the dirty laundry. From storage to detergent, having the right laundry basics on hand can help make the repetitive ‘sort, wash, fold, iron’ of...
Laundry is a year-round chore but in the cold, wet winter months it can be a challenge getting your items dry. While sunlight is your best friend to help dry your washing...
Comforting and cosy, when the weather gets chilly there’s nothing better than a hot drink. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate – whatever your hot beverage of choice – serve it up in style...
Heating your home during the winter months can prove costly, but significant savings can be made by understanding how and why your home loses heat.
A great resource to get you started is...
Now is the time to purchase spring flowering bulbs and deciduous trees, shrubs, vines, and other dormant plants. Visit your local garden centre for ideas and advice. Alternatively, there are also some...
Specialising in brick and block work materials, Castle Construction Supplies can take the legwork and stress out of your next construction job.
Owner Tom Castle is a bricklayer by trade and has known...
Lift your spirits and have some fun with the Colour Play trend to create spaces that spark joy. But don’t confuse Colour Play with an overly busy, eclectic look. Instead, think of...
With many Australians now staying home most of the time, and streaming services proving a popular way to pass time in isolation, you may have realised your couch is no longer cutting...
