Home & Garden
New research Too much cleaning could make you sicker
A SQUEAKY clean home, free of bacteria and fungi, may not be as healthy as you think, say US experts.
Greyhound racing ban What happens to the dogs?
THE NSW government has banned greyhound racing after revelations about animal cruelty. But what happens to the dogs?
Mental illnesses If you throw it away ‘it will cry’
AMONG the mice, the spiders and the dust — Joanna says she is a clean, intelligent perfectionist. She just happens to be a hoarder.
Furniture giant Ikea refuses to recall its killer furniture
A SET of Ikea drawers which has caused the death of six children has been withdrawn from sale overseas — but will still be sold here.
Tragic Ikea recalls 29m chests after kids killed
IKEA is recalling 29 million chests and dressers after six children were killed when the units toppled over and fell on them.
Pets Proof dogs really are just like kids
CALLING your dog your “fur baby” just got real. Scientists are making some amazing discoveries about how dogs change our lives.
Priceless New York’s secret trash collection
THERE’S a treasure trove of truly bizarre items hiding on the second floor of a nondescript warehouse in New York City — a collection of other people’s trash.
Stunner Inside Sydney’s best-dressed home
IT’s only small but this apartment, named overall winner in the Australian Interior Design Awards, embraces trendsetting timber from top to bottom.
Hidden meaning The secret language of your furniture
YOU might think you have curated your bookshelf and artwork to perfection, but your home is screaming things you don't even realise.
Top 5 tips for arranging your flowers like a florist
Make your own arrangements shine with these top tips from an expert florist.
10 ways to upgrade your house without moving
10 expert ideas to refresh your home, inside and out.
On display: Bermuda 22 Mk II by Eden Brae Homes
A COMPACT floorplan doesn’t have to equate to living without the amenities of a modern lifestyle.
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