The hunt for an out-of-town weekender turned into a permanent move to the suburbs for the then Leichhardt-based Barnett family.
Renovations
Renovate your home, add value in the long run
An alternative to moving elsewhere is to renovate your existing property with the aim of adding perceived space and actual square metres.
Expert tips on renovating to add value to your home in 2016
Renovating for a profit looks easy enough on television but in real life, it’s a science that takes research and practice to perfect.
Great vintage household tricks from the 1900s
There are thousands of sites on the internet with “hacks” to help you with daily life.
How to future-proof your home for family living
The furniture, space and storage needs of families naturally evolve over time. While it’s not practical (or financially viable) to undergo renovations every five years, thoughtful design can save time, money and stress.
How to create storage for the family
Having enough storage in the home is a big requirement for any family.
How to furnish your house when you can’t afford furniture
A definitive guide to furnishing on a university student budget.
Tips on decorating nurseries for first-time parents
Although parents tend to overspend all that is required are a cot, a change table, and a feeding chair with low arms and a high back.
The most common home decorating mistakes revealed
What not do to when styling your new home.
Jane Eyles-Bennett shares her tips on how to lay timber floorboards
Designer Jane Eyles-Bennett reveals the top tips to installing timber flooring.