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Modernising an investment property with clever upgrades and styling

If you want to reap the greatest reward from your investment property, it pays to give the place a bit of love as Maria...

Practical tips to get the perfect shade of white paint

Supported by Monsta Few people enjoy painting so it’s important we get the right shade of paint first time round! I picked the wrong shade of...

Bathroom before and after: Bad reno turns beautiful bespoke bathroom

At first glance you might wonder why this bathroom was reno'ed. Inoffensive white wall tiles, white vanity and brown stone-look flooring are still common...

Gina’s front yard: the plan, the ‘before’ and progress to date

If you follow me on Instagram, you would know my front yard isn't really much of a front yard at all. Dirt-patch-meets-weed-garden would be a...

Blockstars Kyal and Kara transform a 1970’s shack into a stunning allergy-smart family beach home

Kyal and Kara were always firm Block favourites of ours with their creative design ideas that put functionality and warmth ahead of 'just trying...

Progress report: Gina’s outdoor dining space

A little while ago I asked for your help to plan my outdoor dining space. Things are starting to take shape so I thought...

Need your help to plan and design my outdoor dining space

I'm on a mission to finish our house this year! And one space that has serious potential but I've done nothing with is our...

Before and after: Old vinyl pouf turns on-trend faux fur ottoman

I picked up this dated ottoman from a thrift store for an absolute bargain (shocked?! I know, who wouldn't want this gorgeous piece, ha...

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