Home & Renovation

We know how hard it is for young people to buy a home – so how are some still doing it anyway?

Written by: Rachel Ong ViforJ, Curtin University; Christopher Phelps, Curtin University, and Jack Hewton, Curtin University For young Australians, breaking into the housing market feels tougher than ever. Many now fear they’ll never…

By Build-it 7 Min Read

Maximise natural light in your home with these bright ideas

With summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to let the sunshine flood into your home and make the most of those longer, brighter days. Natural light has long been known…

By Paul Eyers 6 Min Read

Returning home after a flood? Prioritise your health and take it one step at a time

Written by Kazi Mizanur Rahman, Bond University Parts of North Queensland have received almost two metres of rain since the weekend, causing flash and riverine flooding that claimed the lives of two women…

By Build-it 5 Min Read

How much can I spend on my home renovation? A personal finance expert explains

Written by Gregory Mowle, University of Canberra Home renovation has long been something of a national sport for many Australians, but community demand for home fix-ups has reached fever pitch since the pandemic.…

By Build-it 8 Min Read

Budget bathroom renovations that wont drain your wallet

Dreaming of a bathroom refresh but don’t have deep pockets?  The good news is that a stylish, modern space doesn’t have to cost a fortune.  Whether you’re dealing with dated tiles and tired…

By Paul Eyers 6 Min Read

Summer’s almost over. Here are the outdoor jobs to tick off before the cold hits

As the Aussie summer winds down, now’s the perfect time to give your home some TLC before the cooler months kick in.  We all know how unpredictable the weather can be—one minute it’s…

By Jarrod Brown 7 Min Read
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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 yet another record-breaking heatwave, we are starkly reminded of the need for climate-resilient architecture in a warming world. In the last…

By Build-it 6 Min Read

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 visit southern Greece or Tunisia, you might notice lots of white rooftops and white buildings to reflect the intense heat and…

By Build-it 8 Min Read

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

Savvy property owners looking to build tiny homes on their land are using a smart way to drive around the need for council approval.  Typical tiny houses, built on a foundation, are treated…

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 electricity and air conditioning for granted. They often have glass facades and windows that can’t be opened. And when the power…

By Build-it 8 Min Read

Tuckpointing: The secret to stronger, better-looking brick

If you own a home or building with brick, chances are you’ve heard of "tuckpointing." But what is it, really? And why do people rave about it?  Well, tuckpointing is basically a facelift…

By Jarrod Brown 6 Min Read
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