Interiors
Inside Bec Judd’s $1.9m townhouse
REBECCA Judd and husband Chris are auctioning off their inner city Melbourne townhouse and donating the profits to charity.
Inside the Obamas’ new house
IT’S not quite the White House, but Barack Obama’s new digs post-presidency aren’t too shabby. Here’s a look at where they will live in 2017.
‘Oprah’s list makes me hate my life’
Oprah Winfrey has released her annual “Favourite Things” list. It’s made Jo Thornely realise she’s been doing everything wrong.
Extravagant lives of bank bosses
The CEOs of Australia’s Big Four banks have been grilled about soaring house prices, but they’re all living it up large.
What your cleaner really thinks about you
THEY are the strangers we let into our homes without raising an eyebrow, but what do they really get up to when you leave?
Customers warn about exploding candles
KMART customers say the retailer’s popular $6 candles are dangerous because they overheat and explode without warning.
‘They were using the bath as a toilet’
THESE stomach-churning photos show inside a home from hell which had to be seized where the bath was used for a toilet. WARNING: Graphic images
Six things you shouldn’t put in the dryer
WE ALL know the clothes dryer can be an easy way to get stuff dry in a hurry. But it can actually destroy some of your favourite clothing items.
Langbroek’s message makes her appy
WHEN Kate Langbroek decides she doesn’t want to call you, believe me — you won’t be talking to her. She developed an app so she doesn’t have to.
The Block judge’s amazing house for sale
THERE’S nothing quite as good as perving on the beautiful homes of the rich and fabulous. Peek inside the home of The Block judge Neale Whitaker.
Cleaning: You’re doing it wrong
HERE’S how professional cleaners get your house to shine in an hour. It’s totally possible.
$6.6m basket case: No one will buy this
IT’S the classic case of putting all your eggs in one basket. And now, rather embarrassingly, this design can’t find a single buyer.
Three dirtiest items you touch every day
YOU wipe down your bench religiously, clean the sink daily and studiously keep your toothbrushes six feet from your toilet. Great job, but you’re way off target.
The piece that changes your whole room
YOU don’t have to spend a fortune to create a new look. The Block judge Darren Palmer shows exactly how to update your space.
Decorating ideas for a great night’s sleep
MISSING out on the Z’s? Your bedroom interior could be the reason why you’re missing out on sleep.
A truly scary statistic about spiders
IF YOU’RE not a fan of spiders, this statistic will have your skin crawling. According to an Australian arachnid, bushy eyebrows are the perfect hunting ground for a spider.
Micro-living: could you live like this?
SIZE isn’t everything. But when it comes to modern urban living, the smaller the space, the more innovative you need to be.
Ecstasy death family sale record
THE family of ecstasy death victim Georgina Bartter have sold the luxury home where the private schoolgirl grew up for a record price.
Six storage mistakes you’re probably making
EVEN the most organised person makes storage mistakes. Here’s how to identify if you need to improve your storage skills.
In focus: The Bachelor mansion
COUNTLESS candles, a country worth of flowers, and very expensive glasses — the lavish design of the Bachelor mansion is as big as the fight for Richie’s heart.
This is what renters have to deal with
AMID Australia’s property frenzy, there’s something even more inflated than the prices - real estate agents’ huge egos. Here’s the infuriating proof.
Crazy Thermomix fans burnt me too
THERMOMIX is essentially a $2000 hot, wet rice machine. Which is fine. But why are its fans often so damn crazy when you criticise it?
Six ways to save your home from clutter
GOOD organisation is invisible, but mess stares you in the face. Don’t share your life with anything unwanted with these home hacks.
Foods you should have in the freezer
THESE are the foods you should always have in your freezer to help you maintain a healthy diet, according to a nutritionist.
You can now buy a coffin at Costco
COFFINS are not generally on everyone’s weekly shopping list but discount retailer Costco says customers are dying to buy its new range of caskets.
Rise and fall of Tupperware queen
BROWNIE WISE, one of the pioneering women of American business, is the focus of a new book and film starring Sandra Bullock.
Big cleaning mistakes we all make
YOU’LL want to take your toothbrush out of the cupboard after reading this. Here’s how to pick up your cleaning game.
Murdoch sells luxury NY townhouse for $37 million+
RUPERT Murdoch has just sold his New York townhouse for a whopping $37.5 million ($US28m) after all-cash bidders had fought a fierce battle to own the home.
Home hacks that actually work
GET out the ice cubes, car wax, shaving cream, rice and vodka. It’s time to clean the house using these genuine hacks.
How to fold a fitted sheet
THE world is a much better place when we have the skill to fold a fitted sheet correctly. Here’s how it’s done.
Proof renting doesn’t have to suck
WITH more Aussies forced to rent because of rising house prices, there are ways to make it not suck so much for tenants.
‘I felt trapped and ashamed’
WHEN hoarder Geraldine Walker died, her body lay undiscovered for weeks. For estranged daughter Giovanna, it was a warning of things to come.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is this Airbnb’s most jaw-dropping listing?
A floating apartment right on top of the Great Barrier Reef has to be one of the most unique accommodation offerings we’ve seen.
Handy kitchen appliance hacks
DISHWASHERS can poach salmon. Freezers can wash your clothes. Microwaves can help you squeeze orange juice.
10 cleaning myths debunked
MANY people try to avoid chemicals in their home by opting for bicarb, salt and vinegar. Our expert looks at which tips work.
‘No parent should go through this’
A HEARTBROKEN mum whose toddler died after swallowing a button battery is pleading for stronger product safety laws to help protect other children.
What’s causing Tim’s health problems?
THE first thing Tim Robards noticed was an eye twitch. Then he felt a number of unusual changes that he couldn’t quite pinpoint. Could this be the answer?
Ugly truth about Thermomix cult
THERMOMIX has a cult-like following. And like most high-profile businesses there’s always someone willing to spill the beans.
Buy your own town for $750,000
YOU can buy an entire town (comprising 16 homes) in Queensland for the price of a one-bedroom apartment in Sydney. Is this the deal of the decade?
Young people just got even lazier
YOUNG people are living the easy life and people are making sure they don’t have to do menial tasks that adults usually have to suck up.
‘The worst pain you could imagine’
THE Thermomix is under fire again, with fresh claims the extremely popular appliance has been injuring customers.
Slap in the face for Thermomix customers
IT’S caused severe burns to some users, but if your Thermomix is unsafe, there are two words you should expect to hear: too bad.
‘I get to wear trackies to work’
SOME firms have figured out that dressing in comfy clothes actually helps productivity, so they let their employees wear this to work.
New device to rival Thermomix
THE Thermomix has held the crown for being the “best” all-in-one kitchen appliance, but a French invasion is coming.
Dishwashing: You’re doing it wrong
MISTAKE number one: Pre-rinsing. Here’s five amazing other things you need to know, if only to silence the critics at home.
The apartment trend taking off
IT’S the trend young Australians are loving and property developers are jumping on. Would you want to live in these apartments?
Shhh! Don’t criticise Thermomix
CUSTOMERS have suffered horrible burns and wasted thousands on faulty machines. But the cult brand is forcing them to stay quiet.
Why mozzies make a beeline for your ears
IT’S the buzz in the bedroom, and not of the good kind. Mozzies in party mode, but why do they congregate around your ears at night?
Quirky approach made this home a standout
A quirky design approach to heritage theme made this new home a standout on the inside without jarring with its neighbours.
How to decorate from scratch
FOR many interior designers, decorating from scratch is ideal. They love the idea of a blank canvas to create a whole new look.
Five things we can learn from Japan
IF THERE’S something Japan does well it’s simplicity. Here are five easy ways to have more time, eat better, dress better and relax without really thinking about it.
Beyonce’s post Super Bowl pad
WHAT do you do when Queen Bey stays the night at your luxury California home after rocking the world? Hike the price up by $28,000 a night, that’s what.
Would you use these loos?
THIS community hall in Queensland has taken a sense of community to a whole new level with these very intimate toilets.
Take a peek inside Khloe and Kourtney’s glitzy homes
WANT to see how the other half live? Step inside the banging homes of famous sisters Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian.
If you like homeporn, you’ll love these
THESE Ikea hacks are brilliant but the big wigs at the Swedish furniture powerhouse originally hated them. They’ve changed their tune.
Your dishwasher can do this
YOU can cook a lasagne in your dishwasher. You can clean your shoes, steam vegetables and sanitise your toothbrush. We’re dead serious - and there’s more.
Is this the end of Laura Ashley?
HOME furnishing company Laura Ashley Australia has entered voluntary administration, but it will continue trading as normal for now.
You’ve been folding your T-shirt all wrong
EVER wondered about the perfect way to fold a T-shirt? According to Japanese tidying guru Marie Kondo we’ve been doing it all wrong.
Egg-stravagant LA mansion
FANCY a flamboyant Faberge egg? Well, if you can hatch a plan to raise $14 million you could buy your very own Faberge Villa. Warning: sunglasses not included.
You should keep silica gel bags
YOU know those annoying little packets of silica gel that come with your new shoes and bags? They’re more useful than you think.
What happened in Joshua’s room?
A PAIR of househunters were left gobsmacked when they stumbled across a creepy secret hidden in the basement of this property.
The most expensive house in the world
A MANSION short-listed as a wedding venue by Kanye West and Kim Kardashian has become the world’s most expensive property.
How often you should wash your towels
ANAL and urinary fluid, fungi and thousands of dead skin cells — your bath towel is a fertile breeding ground for these and other types of nasty germs.
Shaynna sheds light on design
SHE’S the busiest woman on the Australian small screen and now design diva Shaynna Blaze has gone global with another show.
Woman really screws up cheese on toast
NOTE to self: Never try to make cheese on toast in your toaster. A woman stuffed up the simple snack so badly she set her house on fire.
How to survive a renovation
RENOVATIONS are tough at the best of times. Factor in razor-thin deadlines and a camera crew and it’s no wonder relationships become strained on The Block.
Hello, welcome to my backyard doomsday bunker
COLIN Furze, a self-described “garage inventor and video maker”, is preparing for the apocalypse by building an underground bunker in his backyard.
Can a kitchen sell a home?
ON The Block a winning kitchen usually snags the top prize on auction day. But does a kitchen really need all the bells and whistles to get a sale over the line?
What’s inside America’s most expensive home?
FEATURES include a 3,000-bottle wine cellar, a 30-car garage, six waterfalls, a nightclub, an infinity pool with a water slide, a putting green and a custom aquarium wall with a built-in 3D TV.
Pink penthouse asks $27.85m
IT’S PINK, very pink. But this unique New York penthouse is more than just a candy-coloured apartment.
This building’s like nothing you’ve seen
IT’S THE Oscars of the architecture world. Design gurus have gathered in Singapore to anoint the best building in the world.
Inside Kate Langbroek’s pad
A HOME has served its purpose when the owner says it is “vigorously” lived in. That’s how television and radio personality, Kate Langbroek, describes her Melbourne cottage.
Australia’s best buildings crowned
THE jury is in and the gongs have been dished out. Take a look at Australia’s best buildings as crowned by the top industry body.
Cameron Diaz lists plush New York pad
ACTOR Cameron Diaz just listed her designer Greenwich Village apartment for a cool $5.95 million. Take a squiz inside.
10 most incredible bathrooms
WE spend about three months of our lives on the toilet so why not make it a nice stay? Here are some of the fanciest bathrooms on the market right now.
Robbie Williams buys 22 bathrooms
WE’VE known for years that cute crooner Robbie Williams is flushed with success, but who needs that many toilets at home?
Outlandish dreams of multimillionaires
ELEVATORS, private jetties and 10-car garages. The “must have” lists of high rolling househunters are so much more than anything you could’ve dreamed up.
Here’s your chance to live at Hogwarts
NOW you don’t even need a letter. The building complex that doubled as Harry Potter’s school has been converted into luxury apartments.
Longoria pays $15m for Cruise’s pad
TOM Cruise offloaded one of his Hollywood Hills homes last month for more than $15 million. It turns out a desperate housewife was behind the sale.
Update your kitchen in a weekend
YES, it’s possible. This is how you can instantly makeover your kitchen without a complete renovation. But be warned, once you start, there’s often a domino effect.
C’mon guys ... it was just a wild party
A BROKEN marble table has parliament in a tizz today. Pictures have emerged of the damage caused during a party the night Abbott was ousted.
Is this Beckingham Palace II?
THEY sold their palatial pad dubbed Beckingham Palace in 2013. But has the power couple just bought another country mansion?
Bad house juju: Is it really a thing?
‘WE’RE days away from settling on our dream house, but I’ve just discovered the owners are selling because they’re getting divorced. Now I’m worried the house will have bad energy.’
Sneak peek inside Sam Frost’s home
NOT only is The Bachelorette’s Sam Frost surrounded by hunky single suitors, she spends her days contemplating her love life inside a North Sydney luxury pad.
Best design trends from The Block
BLACK toilet paper, total wall art domination and leather shelving ... this season of The Block is bringing a whole host of new looks to the fore.
Australia’s expensive new cult product
THEY’VE been praised for “turning ordinary foods into superfoods” and changing the way we eat. But do these products actually live up to all the hype?
Dinnigan’s interior design debut
FASHION designer Collette Dinnigan has made her interior design debut. And the good news is you can stay in it.
At home with The Veronicas
THE Veronicas star Jess Origliasso admits her Brisbane pad has been home to some “wild parties.” Take a look at her beloved flat before she sells up and moves to LA.
How to ruin a magnificent home
THEY’VE been voted the most beautiful homes in the country. And they are stunning. But they have something awkward in common.
Beautiful bedrooms (including Baz Luhrmann’s)
THESE beautiful bedrooms for sale are so gorgeous that sleeping in has never looked so good
Inside Angelina Jolie’s childhood home
THE childhood home of Angelina Jolie is back on the market for the second time this year after a glamorous facelift.
Tyra’s mansion is fit for a supermodel
TYRA Banks has put her Spanish-style Beverly Hills mansion on the market for a cool $10M. And it’s just as stylish as the supermodel herself.
Get a load of these time warp digs
BURNT orange velour, way out wallpaper and kitsch carpet. This totally shagadellic real estate is a real blast from the past.
Bec Judd reveals her interior design tips Bec Judd reveals her interior design tips
MOST Aussies will recognised Rebecca Judd as the better half of former Carlton captain Chris Judd. But she’s also one of Australia’s up and coming design talents.
DIY project: Turn a bathtub into a sofa
THE INSPIRATION to upcycle a freestanding bath into designer furniture comes from the movie Breakfast At Tiffany’s.
Could you buy nothing new for a month?
IF THE thought of buying nothing new for the month of October sends shivers down your spine, meet Tamara — she’s bought nothing new for 10 years.
Would you pay $1000 a night to stay here?
IT ISN’T exactly your traditional hotel, but this place will cost you more than a five-star room. For some people, it’s the ultimate geek dream come true.
