Caesarstone’s outdoor quartz surface range is here: You can now have...
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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...
The Block 2020: Week 12 — Pool and backyard reveal
Final room reveal! We're going to miss all the tears, tantrums and dramas! It's been a wild ride on The Block 2020 and we...
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...
The Block 2020: Week 10 — Front garden and facade reveal
If the contestants thought last week was a biggie, then nothing could prepare them for an even crazier week with the front garden 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...
DIY and home decorating ideas for the long weekend
Long weekends are the perfect time to tick off renovation projects or spruce up a dull pocket of your home. As well as bigger...
5 step guide: How to choose the right trees for your...
Choosing the right trees for your garden can feel overwhelming and we often leave landscaping in the ‘too hard basket’.
But it needn't be with...
10 contained, cosy and private gardens
Gardens make houses feel like home — and no matter what size space you have, it is possible to create your own outdoor oasis....
Erskineville courtyard before and after: Inner city oasis
This year I completed a full home renovation in Erskineville, Sydney. I worked with the clients to design a new kitchen, bathroom, laundry and...
How to turn your balcony into an oasis: Get our top...
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Looking for ways you can turn your balcony into an oasis? We’ve got you covered in this article where we share...
A Californian bungalow in Melbourne gets an impressive exterior home makeover
We love a modern build as much as the next person but there's something truly special when a home is lovingly restored to its...
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......
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...
10 external building materials you may not have considered using
A decision many people agonise over when building is what external building materials to use on their home. The type of materials you use...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Reveal of the new stylish grey deck at Bonnie’s house
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We've been busy these past few weeks mapping out plans for Bonnie's backyard and installing the new Trex deck and today we're...
Installing a new Trex deck at Bonnie’s house
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The other day we showed you Bonnie’s barren backyard and talked about our plans out here and today we’re so excited to...
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...
Get your home and gardening jobs done with Airtasker
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Those of you who have been following the blog for a while would know that the landscaping at my house (or complete...
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...
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...