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Home & Garden

Vince and Cristina’s garden: Fruitful, beautiful, whimsical

Since Cristina and Vince moved into their new home in Isabella Plains in 1988, they have transformed the bare block into a fruitful garden that is also beautiful and whimsical.

Plantation shutters are becoming a popular choice in Canberra

Plantation shutters are becoming a leading choice in Canberra, so with a number of options, which are best suited to the local climate?

What are the best energy saving blinds for Canberra’s climate?

Having the right window blinds installed in your Canberra home affords you beautiful natural light, privacy, and insulation from the weather.

Which Crimsafe solution is right for Canberra homes?

With a large, adaptable range of products, Monaro Screens has a Crimsafe solution fit for every Canberra home.

Monaro Screens: Canberra region’s leading shower screen provider

Monaro Screens has been the Canberra region’s leading provider of shower screens for over 25 years.

Jobs in the garden: managing codling moth, leaf curl

Leaf curl is one of the most common backyard fruit tree fungal diseases, and affects peaches, nectarines and apricots.

Trend alert: bathrooms with a natural feel

From relaxing baths to rejuvenating showers, trends for this year see bathrooms going from a room to in-house resorts with a natural feel.

Fun school holiday activity: DIY planter box

Get the kids out into the garden these school holidays with a fun activity - a DIY planter box.

Melina Design Group a finalist in Dulux Colour Awards

From a pool of 437 entries across six categories, the finalists of the 35th annual Dulux Colour Awards have been announced, with Melina Design Group representing the ACT.

Bees aplenty at Parliament House

I was recently lucky enough to join a tour of Parliament House gardens as part of World Bee Day (20 May).

How to create your own garden getaway

Here are some tips that will show you how to have your private oasis with just a few tricks and a lot of imagination.

Lock in the heat this long weekend

As Canberra braces for another cold weekend, the warmth of the heater has never looked so alluring. However, as energy prices rise in Canberra, finding a more economical way to help control...

Growing green on the inside

Indoor plants brighten up your home, freshen the air and one’s soul, and they are a perfectly valid and healthy obsession.

Four top tips to declutter your kitchen

Transforming the world through intentional living by equipping people to clear clutter in their heads, hearts and homes, Amy Revell and Kirsty Farrugia know a thing or two about mess. Founders of The...

Indoor jungle: The best tips from interior stylist Flynn Dovey

Bringing the natural energy of the outdoors in, there’s no denying houseplants are one of the coolest home trends of the year.    While using plants to decorate is nothing new in terms...

Deep blues and neutrals radiate childlike comfort

As the weather cools down, the seasonal change is the perfect time to re-energise a child’s bedroom to bring in some comfort and warmth.

One-stop shop for eco-conscious parents opens in ACT

Canberra’s first one-stop shop for eco-conscious parents opens in Kambah today, Wednesday 5 May, presenting parents with a range of modern products to help care for their little ones. Originating online, Bellelis Eco...

3 fun Mother’s Day crafts the kids can make for Mum

Not sure what to get your loved one for Mother’s Day? Try these three activities from Zoe Gilpin (@thediydecorator) with the kids to give Mum an extra special gift. DIY Rope Plant Pots What...

Fun Mother’s Day DIY Flower Guide

Want to get Mum a gift she will keep forever? Interior stylist and DIY queen, Hayley Little (@mumlittleloves), has the answer with her DIY step by step guide on how to create...

Keep your home and conscience clean with sustainable products

Making your space sparkle is a satisfying and important part of cleaning the home, but finding the right product can be a frustrating experience.   With today, 22 April, being Earth Day, choosing sustainable...

Growing lucerne as a green manure crop

Lucerne, also known as alfalfa and botanically known as Medico sativa, is an excellent green manure crop in the garden.

Coming home ’empowering’ for Hollywood star Liv Hewson

For Australian actor Liv Hewson, returning from Hollywood to their hometown of Canberra as an adult was an empowering moment.

Award-winning project blends old and new

In the leafy suburb of Ainslie, a three-bedroom family home blends architectural history, bringing contemporary elements to the heritage charm of one of Canberra’s oldest suburbs.  Originally an 89sqm red brick 1940s cottage,...

Home Renovation

Check out the advertisers in our Home Renovation feature to find out how they can help optimise your investment and bring your ideas to life.

Get egg-cited for Easter with crafting projects

Easter is just a hop away so why not entertain the kids with some Easter themed projects? Pull out your bunny ears and try these two fun activities to get in some...

Four DIY jobs you can do this Easter long weekend

After spending months at home, it’s no surprise that many people are thinking about updating their homes. The Easter long weekend is a perfect time to undertake some renovations, from the small changes...

7 top tips to paint your walls in a weekend

Thinking about freshening up your home this long weekend? Painting your walls is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to make a room feel as good as new. Here, British Paints...

From the kitchen to the garden: Upali Kariyawasam’s creative journey

Over one year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the world, forcing people to stay home and use their creativity to have some fun. For Chapman resident Upali Kariyawasam, creativity has always been a...

How to style your home for Easter

No matter what you have planned for the Easter long weekend, there’s no reason you can’t bring some seasonal style into your home. Catch Easter fever and get into festive decorating: think cute...

Heal the home: how gems and crystals are being used as décor to create good vibes

Rough, glimmering edges, mystical colours, and positive energy; there’s something undeniably magical about crystals. While some believe that crystals and gems have strong energies and spiritual connections, others purely like them for...