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...
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...
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...
You’ve made or found the perfect present, now for the finishing touch – gift wrapping!
Gift wrap gift boxes
Project and image courtesy of Spotlight.
What you’ll need
Assorted Paper Mache gift boxesBurlapHot glue gun and...
Alone time, a hot bath, and the opportunity to relax and unwind = a parent’s dream. For some extra pampering, why not add in some delightful smelling bath bombs. A simple project...
You’ve made the decision to put your home up for sale and now it’s time to properly prepare it to make a strong first impression on potential buyers.
This includes transforming it back...
Autumn is one of the best times to explore your local nature reserves, get some fresh air and exercise, and enjoy the seasonal flowers.
Flowers of The ACT & Region by Don and...
With the average person spending up to 16 hours per week on housework, the laundry is an essential part of the Australian household. European white goods brand Beko offers some top tips...
When it comes to designing your baby’s nursery, CW Home editor Allison Turnbull has pulled together some expert tips to ensure the transition is as seamless – and stylish – as possible.
Being...
Where should you spend and where should you save in your home renovation or build? A home reno is likely to be one of the more expensive investments you will make in...
From plastic wrapping to takeaway coffee cups (which are being used more now while keep cups are off limits due to COVID-19 restrictions), the little ways our habits impact the environment can...
Thinking of renovating during COVID-19 restrictions? Here Vanessa Walker, Houzz Australia and New Zealand editor, shares her top five tips to consider when improving your home now.
An online platform for home renovation...
Reno-Mate reward
Highgrove Bathrooms recently ran a ‘Reno-Mate’ campaign encouraging people to nominate a colleague, friend or family member who’s always giving back to the community and deserving of a bathroom renovation. Mara...
In light of recent challenges in our world as we know it, there has never been a better time to grow your own food! Anyone can grow some vegetables, herbs and leafy...
Contemporary, Classic, Designer or Resort – how do you know what style is for you? Porter Davis Homes Victoria lead interior designer, Stephanie Atanasovski, answers your questions on how to discover your...
Charlotte Barkla, author of Edie’s Experiments: How to Make Friends shares some egg-cellent ideas for science at home this Easter.
Incorporating
science learning at home doesn’t have to be complicated. There are plenty of
activities...
Penguin author, Aura Parker, shares her inspired quarantine Easter craft ideas made from toilet paper rolls:
Wonderful, Easter is here! I
have been good this year and stayed home, so hopefully the Easter Bunny...
For an Easter twist on the classic floral wreath, Early Settler have collaborated with DIY queen Hayley Little to create this vibrant design – a seasonal adaptation of the popular Christmas...
So, Canberra, we’ve been participating in teddy bear hunts to entertain the young and young-at-heart on neighbourhood walks for the past few weeks; now it’s time to switch out teddies for (pictures...
Long weekends are the ideal time to tackle some simple DIY projects to improve the way your home looks and how you enjoy it. Not sure where to start? The experts from...
Reader question
Q: I have been gifted an empty
strawberry pot. Are there other kinds of plants that could be planted in it
instead of strawberries? And do you recommend using different potting mix
depending on...
A new coat of paint is a quick and simple DIY option to give your home a facelift. But if you’re unsure of where to start, British Paints expert, Kelly Magee, provides...
Not every backyard is created equal in terms of available space – but where there’s a creative will, there’s a way to make the most of outdoor areas.
Revive your tired timber console by giving it a Moroccan inspired makeover with this project courtesy of Bunnings. Photographer: Brigid Arnott. Stylist: Rachel Peters.
Tools and materials
Safety equipment
Small screwdriver Uni-Pro Cork sanding...
Normally, this time of year is when many Aussie families would be packing up and preparing to hit the road, with upwards of 300,000 Australians usually camping over the Easter weekend.
But...
Looking for some inspiration to help keep the kids entertained in the confines of home – as well as off devices and outdoors soaking up much-needed Vitamin D?
A simple overhaul of...
Moving day can be stressful and frantic – but you can make life a little easier for yourself with some proper planning. Here are 5 top tips to show you how to...
