
What are VOCs and do I need to avoid them?
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are chemical compounds found in building products, furnishings and paints that can evaporate (or off-gas) into the surrounding...

Before and after: rundown heritage-listed home is revived in style
Rob and Andrew Gray are the brothers behind Graya Construction, who came across this heritage-listed home in Brisbane’s trendy suburb of Paddington...

The list of sane and silly domestic chores you’re supposed to work through
The Good Housekeeping Institute in the UK recently issued a list of how often you should do various cleaning chores around the...

How to get the ‘wow factor’ with views around your home
We’re all suckers for views, aren’t we? Whether it be tranquil lakes, rolling waves, stunning mountains or verdant hills, we’re naturally drawn...

When using an architect doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank
In the 1960s and ’70s, architect-designed housing became accessible to many Australians when project-home companies such as Pettit+Sevitt engaged well-known architects to...

How your home can help reduce fatigue
It’s a common malaise – if we’re not complaining of being tired, our friends are telling us how tired they are. While...

The 10 garden jobs you should tackle today
To keep your garden vibrant and healthy all year round you often need to plan a season or two in advance. In...

How to ensure your house smells great in every room
Thinking back to my childhood home, I remember the smells most vividly: the jasmine growing by the mailbox; the honeysuckle vines climbing...

How to cool your house down naturally
There’s so much we can do to harness natural cooling methods for the steamy summer months in this hot country, so how...

How to set your home up as a short-term rental
Whether you’re an empty-nester, a frequent traveller, or lucky enough to own a second home, you could be making considerable additional income...
