Encaustic tiles are those beautiful cement tiles (often patterned) you may have seen on Instagram, Pinterest or other design sites. While they are a gorgeous...

CLEANING

The best outdoor cleaning hacks and tips to make your home exterior look new!

Gina Beschorner - October 4, 2022

It's time to dust away the cobwebs and get your outdoor areas sparkling ready for the warmer months ahead. I'm always looking for home...

CLEANING

Top 7 TikTok cleaning HACKS for your home

Style Curator - July 11, 2022

There's no denying the impact TikTok is having on the home! With literally billions of videos on the platform, you can find tips on...

ADVICE

How to deep clean a cutting board… naturally!

Style Curator - March 3, 2022

We use our kitchen cutting boards every day. And yes of course, we wash them daily too! But just like other areas of the...

ADVICE

The top 10 essential oils you need in your home

Style Curator - October 4, 2021

It’s hard to ignore the current trend of essential oils! But essential oils aren't a fad — they've been used for centuries for beauty...

ADVICE

How to make your own washing powder: DIY laundry powder

Style Curator - September 23, 2021

Wash. Hang. Fold. Repeat. ...story of your life? If your days are an endless cycle of washing clothes, this DIY laundry powder tutorial is...

ADVICE

DIY wool wash recipe: Make your own wool wash at home

Gina Beschorner - June 10, 2021

Winter is here and so it's that time of year to be using more blankets and throws around the home (and be wearing more...

CLEANING

Home improvements to make before moving into your new home

Style Curator - May 18, 2021

Supported by UpMove So you've just purchased your new home and can finally say good bye to all the stressful jobs that come with buying...

CLEANING

Speed cleaning: How to have a clean house before lunch

Guest contributor - April 15, 2021

Supported by Maid2Match Maybe you’ve got guests coming over for a long lunch, or your in-laws are dropping by for a surprise visit. Or maybe...

CLEANING

Could a cleaning schedule solve your home cleaning headaches? Download our free A4 cleaning planner

Style Curator - March 30, 2021

Supported by Jim's Cleaning Sydney If there are 3 things certain in life, it’s death, taxes… and that cleaning is a never-ending job! Is it...

BUILDING OR RENOVATING

5 harmful things plumbers wish you would stop doing

Style Curator - February 10, 2021

Supported by Metropolitan Plumbing No one wants to spend unnecessary money or time fixing problems around their home that could be avoided. Plumbing is one...

CLEANING

Product review: Dyson Cinetic Big Ball Animal+ vacuum cleaner

Gina Beschorner - April 6, 2020

I love testing new products for the home and sharing reviews — especially when I discover ones that make life easier! Discovering a vacuum...

CLEANING

How to deep clean your home yourself, including your sofa and rugs, using Britex

Gina Beschorner - March 26, 2020

Supported by Britex It’s been a crazy start to 2020 and not in a good way! Where I live in Canberra, we had hazardous smoke...

ADVICE

Make your own room spray: Natural DIY room sprays are easier than you might think!

Style Curator - October 3, 2019

Make your home smell divine without any nasty chemicals by following our simple tutorial to make your own room spray. DIY room sprays are...

BATHROOM DIYS

3 of the BEST natural cleaner recipes: Your starter kit to chemical-free cleaning

Gina Beschorner - June 7, 2018

Lately I've been ditching heavy chemical-based cleaners and making my own natural cleaner products whenever possible. It's something I've wanted to do for a long...

APPLIANCES

Product review: Vorwerk Kobold VK200 upright vacuum

Gina Beschorner - March 1, 2018

Supported by Godfreys If there’s one appliance I use more than any other in the home, it’s the vacuum cleaner! With a Rottweiler and toddler...

APPLIANCES

Product review: LG Twin Wash front load washing machine and dryer combo

Gina Beschorner - January 25, 2018

You may have spotted in my laundry renovation that I received a new washing machine. This was the catalyst to finally do something about...

CLEANING

Incredible cleaning hacks that work and year-round cleaning checklist [with FREE printable]

Style Curator - September 26, 2017

Supported by Aware Environmental It's that time of year again so we're sharing our top cleaning hacks with you! Few people enjoy cleaning but everyone enjoys...

APPLIANCES

Product review: Hoover Dual Steam Plus Steam Mop

Gina Beschorner - May 12, 2017

Supported by Godfreys If you’re looking for more eco-friendly ways or quicker ways to keep your home clean, then this review will be of interest...