Inspiration

Budget-friendly kitchen upgrades that won’t cook your budget

Dreaming of a kitchen refresh but don’t have the dough for a full renovation? The good news is that cooking up a stylish, modern kitchen doesn’t have to cost a…

Paul Eyers By Paul Eyers 8 Min Read
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Maximise natural light in your home with these bright ideas

With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to let…

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Three ingenious ways architects are designing buildings to stay cool in a heatwave without air conditioning

Written by Sara Saadouni, Nottingham Trent University As the UK braces for…

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If you’ve got a dark roof, you’re spending almost $700 extra a year to keep your house cool

Sebastian Pfautsch, Western Sydney University and Riccardo Paolini, UNSW Sydney If you…

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Smart trick allowing homeowners to build a tiny home without planning approval

Savvy property owners looking to build tiny homes on their land are…

Paul Eyers By Paul Eyers 4 Min Read

5 lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates

Written by Adriana Zuniga-Teran, University of Arizona Modern buildings tend to take…

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Tuckpointing: The secret to stronger, better-looking brick

If you own a home or building with brick, chances are you’ve…

Jarrod Brown By Jarrod Brown 6 Min Read
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‘Skip life’: How this man beat the housing crisis by living in a skip bin

In an ingenious solution to sky-high rents plaguing the UK, 30-year-old Harrison…

Jarrod Brown By Jarrod Brown 5 Min Read

(Literally) moving house: How home relocations can help address the housing crisis

Written by Johari Amar, Bond University and Lynne Armitage, Bond University Australia’s…

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“So clever”: DIY-ers are loving this $2 Bunnings Christmas decoration hack

Move over basic Christmas décor! Bunnings has dropped a DIY hack so…

Jarrod Brown By Jarrod Brown 3 Min Read

“Rethinking the Australian dream”: This ImPossible House sets new standard for sustainable builds

A ground-breaking home project is rethinking the country’s approach to sustainable construction…

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DIY christmas display ideas to sleigh some festive cheer

With Christmas just two weeks away, Aussie homeowners are dashing into the…

Paul Eyers By Paul Eyers 5 Min Read

Why personal fire hydrants are the new must-have for cashed-up homeowners 

Whether it’s about protecting their homes or their peace of mind, one…

Jarrod Brown By Jarrod Brown 4 Min Read
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Brighten up your holidays with these outdoor Christmas light ideas

It's time to bust out the Christmas tree and untangle last year's…

Jarrod Brown By Jarrod Brown 7 Min Read

TV design experts advice for choosing your ceiling fans

With summer just beginning, Aussie homeowners are spinning their attention to upgrading…

Paul Eyers By Paul Eyers 7 Min Read

Fun and (sort of) free design apps for your next home reno

Your phone isn’t just for texting, scrolling, or binge-watching footy matches—it’s your…

Jarrod Brown By Jarrod Brown 7 Min Read

Top interior design tips for maximising natural light in your home

With sunny summer days right around the corner, design experts have revealed…

Jarrod Brown By Jarrod Brown 6 Min Read

The hallway isn’t dead. Yet.

One of my earliest childhood memories was of living in a house…

Dan Barrett By Dan Barrett 4 Min Read

Boost your home’s value with these DIY driveway hacks

Giving your driveway a facelift can seriously improve your home’s kerb appeal…

Paul Eyers By Paul Eyers 6 Min Read
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