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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
With 2025 fast approaching, some Aussie homeowners are cooking up plans to upgrade one of the most beloved parts of every home — the kitchen. Known as the heart of the home, kitchens…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
As the warmer months take hold across Australia, lawns everywhere seem to demand constant attention. For many, the weekend offers a golden opportunity to tackle the ever-growing grass, with an early morning session…
Big news for Aussie homeowners—solar electrification is about to get serious. The federal government is gearing up to fund projects across the country to help households ditch expensive gas bills and embrace cheaper,…
It sounds like something out of a crime novel rather than what you’d find in Aussie suburbia.Mysterious symbols appearing on homeowners' properties, used to share covert messages within Australia’s criminal underworld, have seen…
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