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Top 8 must-have inclusions for your new home build

About to embark on the exciting journey of building your dream home? Congratulations! For many this is a once in a lifetime opportunity, so it...

8 easy ways to make your home smell like Christmas

Christmas is nearly here! From putting up the Christmas tree to styling up your home, there are so many ways you can get your...

5 benefits of house and land packages

Are you ummming and ahhhing about buying a house?! Perhaps trying to weigh up the pros and cons of buying an older home that...

Sustainable practices for Australian gardens: Protecting the natural environment while achieving a lush garden

You would have heard us say it often that a garden makes a house a home. A beautifully landscaped garden creates a positive first...

Managing household items during extensive renovations

Major renovations are stressful to manage in themselves without the added concerns of finding precious items or furniture being damaged in the process. But...

Australian Christmas inspiration: Adding an Australian vibe to your festive styling and celebration

Supported by Canberra Outlet Are you ready to start decorating your home for the holiday season? Busy menu planning and prepping for your big celebration?...

Planning your home renovation: Gas connection and new laws in Victoria

Supported by AGIG Renovating or building your dream home is an exciting journey but it involves making many important decisions, especially when it comes to...

Easy Christmas decor DIYs: 38 Christmas DIY ideas to decorate your home

It's time to decorate our home for the festive season but if you're not careful, it can get pricey really quickly. Luckily, it doesn't...

How to style a vignette: Tips and tricks to creating styled arrangements around your home

Vignettes or styled arrangements add interest to surface areas of your home. They are a way of displaying some of your favourite objects to...

How to add a pop of colour to your contemporary garden space

Feel like your garden is a bit drab, bland and lifeless? Then perhaps adding a pop of colour is what's needed! Gardens can make...

Epic inspo gallery: Create the ultimate man cave

Man caves don't have to be dark, dingy basements with endless sports paraphernalia, deer antlers and giant leather lounges. They can be stylish... and...

Solar passive design: What it is and how it can save you money

These days, sustainable design is at the forefront of people’s minds. If you’re currently thinking about building a new home, or doing some renovations,...

Common plumbing emergencies for Adelaide residents

Supported by Mr Emergency Feeling a bit stumped by a leaky pipe or a blocked sink? No worries, we've all been there. Plumbing emergencies can...

31 fabulous front doors: Get inspired to create a statement entry of your own

There's a good reason paint is one of our favourite renovation products — it's super affordable, easy to use and can completely transform a...

Genius toy storage solutions: Get organised with the best storage ideas for kids toys

Ever stood on a rogue piece of Lego? Thought to yourself, these soft toys are definitely multiplying overnight. Or wondered how your kids have...

Common plumbing problems in old homes

There's a lot to love about buying an older home... their character features, charm and stories the walls can tell. But before you find...

Top interior designers share their tips on building a Hamptons style home

This article on tips for building a Hamptons style home came about thanks to a reader's request! So to get the best and most...

DIY concrete countertop: Before and after kitchen makeover

Many people are stuck with an outdated kitchen because it’s just suuuuuuuccchhhh an expensive space to redo! While an entirely new kitchen may be...

A look inside the sweet and whimsical Australiana gender neutral nursery

With Australiana aesthetic interiors trending in Australia and abroad, this was a nursery tour we weren't going to pass up! We're sure this super sweet Australiana...

Fake it till you make it: Where to shop the best artificial indoor plants

Love the look of indoor plants but can't keep them alive no matter how hard you try?! We hear you! So this round up...

Make a splash with our round up of the best pool designs

Pools are the ultimate backyard accessory. And with summer on its way, we wanted to share our round up of the best pool designs...

How to paint walls like a professional: House painting tips and tricks

When it comes to updating tired interiors, I don’t think there’s a better way to get more bang for buck than by painting. A...

How to: Style a bookshelf part 2

Supported by KAS One of our most popular articles on Style Curator is this article on how to style a bookshelf. And while we still...

The 10 best essential oils for stress relief and relaxation + simple DIYs for how to use them

Essential oils have so many uses around the home. And while we love using ours for their natural, low-tox cleaning properties, they're also perfect...