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Sunday, October 6, 2024

Home & Garden

This week in the garden

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.

Trend alert: timber accents

Here, Boral Timber shares their top three tips on how to embrace the timber trend.

Arts & crafts

Looking to keep the kids entertained over the school holidays? Beat the boredom with these simple activities you can do at home.

Inspiration and expertise under one roof

Discover clever, stylish and completely customisable solutions. Canberra Blinds, Awning and Curtain Centre has everything you need.

Make the most of your home office

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...

Before and after: Bedroom bliss

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.

Convert your outdoor space with a fire pit

Just because the temperature drops, doesn’t mean you can’t still spend time outdoors.

5 tips for choosing the right rug

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...

The perfect mix of exotics and natives

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...

Throw down

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...

Aussies expect higher energy bills due to COVID-19

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.

Outstanding architecture acknowledged

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...

Beautiful bedheads

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...

Build your garden from the ground up using sheet mulching

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...

Benefits of balcony gardening

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...

Laundry basics

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...

Hang time: Winter laundry tips to lighten your load

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...

Mug-gy weather

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...

Top home heating tips for winter

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...

Chores to tackle in the garden

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...

Castle Construction Supplies is your one-stop brickwork shop

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...

Fab finds at Décor Living

Tired of seeing cookie cutter homewares and furnishings? For one-off pieces offering individual flair for your home, make sure to visit Décor Living before it closes its doors. The iconic store located at...

How to create the ultimate media room

A media room can provide the perfect environment for binge-watching your favourite movies or shows, as well as add value to your property.

Rainbow bright

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...

Adding value to your outdoor space

Now is a good time to add value to your home by re-thinking and re-purposing your outdoor space.

Top tips for buying a sofa online

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...

Low-maintenance garden makeover

There are plenty of ways to make a backyard low-maintenance without compromising on style. According to Northcote Pottery ambassador, TV presenter and gardening expert, Melissa King, outdoor areas don’t have to be...

DIY: One-of-a-kind plant pot

If you’re taking the opportunity to grow your own Mother’s Day gift (as per our DIY: Blooming brilliant Mother’s Day gift idea piece), why not create a one-of-a-kind plant pot to go...

DIY: Blooming brilliant Mother’s Day gift ideas

For a blooming brilliant Mother's Day gift idea, why not pot up some flower seedlings now for maximum impact come Sunday 10 May.

7 tips to selecting a shower screen

As we spend more time at home, interior improvements – from the bathroom to the bedroom and beyond – are becoming top of mind. For an easy bathroom upgrade, why not turn...