The Block Glasshouse: Week 9 room reveals
With the The Block Glasshouse: Week 9 terraces now complete (or pretty much complete in the case of Chris and Jenna), all 5 apartments...
What to grow in summer in Australia: Summer planting guide
When it comes to food, we all know that fresh is best. And there's no better feeling than eating fresh produce that you've grown,...
How to pack the perfect picnic: Create a luxe picnic
Picnics are a fabulous way to connect with family and friends amongst nature. They've been enjoyed for centuries and with spring around the corner,...
Caesarstone’s outdoor quartz surface range is here
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I’m pretty darn excited about Caesarstone’s latest product release — a range of UV resistant outdoor quartz surfaces — which now makes it possible...
Gina’s alfresco makeover: Taking my front balcony from drab to fab!
This year I'm on a mission to inject new life into our home and one area that I knew would benefit from a glow...
How to create a geometric welcome mat
We'll always love monochrome and Scandi-inspired design but right now we're embracing colour and bold patterns!
A big design trend for 2015 is geometric prints....
Gina’s home: I finally have a driveway!
Those of you who followed our home build journey would know I completely blew our budget... Although, to be fair, we never had a...
The Block 2021: Week 10 — Backyard and pool week
Right up there with kitchen week, the backyard and pool reveals are one of our fave weeks on The Block. This year didn't disappoint...
Bonnie’s backyard before and our plans
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Over the past few months we’ve been busy renovating Bonnie’s house and while our focus has predominately been inside, with the weather...
How smart home owners are using sheds for purposes other than...
Short on space but can't upsize your home? The answer to your space limitations or storage woes may be hidden in your backyard. There's...
Outdoor styling tips when you’re working with next to nothing!
If you've got an outdoor space that could do with a refresh but you're limited with time and budget, this article is for you....
Updating Bonnie’s backyard with a sleek and contemporary DIY fence
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Our renovations at Bonnie’s house have been tracking slower than we would like – let’s just say this townhouse has thrown more...
How to affordably landscape your garden: Wow factor on a budget
Your outdoor area can have a huge impact on the overall look and feel of your home but landscaping your garden can often be...
Stylish fencing you can do yourself – it is possible with...
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Fencing is a job that traditionally requires professionals to install — costing an arm and a leg!
But there’s a fencing solution on...
Creative patio paving concepts to elevate your outdoor sanctuary
Looking to uplift your outdoor space? New outdoor paving can be on the wish list for many because of how it adds functionality and...
In the garden: How to start a veggie garden
Growing your own veggies can seem like a daunting task and we're the first to admit, it's something we've previously put in the 'too...
In the garden: Autumn gardening guide
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Autumn is a beautiful time of year. The days become mild and mellow as the crazy heat starts to subside. There's...
DIY decorative mini fire bowl
This DIY mini fire bowl tutorial was inspired by a cool decorative fire bowl / fire pit I saw in a high-end design store......
5 steps to create a stylish and functional outdoor space
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Whether you have a large backyard, a courtyard or small balcony, we have the tips to bring style and function to your...
Our 5 most popular round up articles
Round ups, lists, top picks… whatever you call them, you seem to really love our regular round up articles! Think top 10 gardens, bathrooms...
The Block 2020: Week 11 — Studio and garage reveal
The end of The Block 2020 is edging closer and we're getting so excited for auction day! Who are you tipping to win? Our...
Driveway inspiration gallery: Contemporary driveway ideas
If you've tried searching for 'driveway inspiration' on Google or Pinterest, chances are you would have been inundated with dated or traditional concepts of...
Cool off with our hot round up of outdoor shower inspiration
As summer fast approaches (yay!) we'll likely be spending a lot more time outdoors. And if you're lucky enough to have a pool or...
Gina’s home: Outdoor living room reveal
Well this space has been a long time coming. I can't believe we've been living in our home for 3 years and barely shown...