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'The bathroom is not your office': Hygiene guidelines to adhere to in lockdown
Just because millions of us are again stuck at home in lockdown, doesn't mean we should ditch our basic hygiene standards.
Why your bedroom might need a 'sleep facelift'
Many of us struggle to get a decent amount of shut-eye each night, but there are plenty of ways to create optimal sleeping conditions in the bedroom.
Slow and steady: The house flip project that took five years to complete
Flipping a house typically involves buying undervalued properties, renovating them as quickly as possible, then selling them at a profit. But this couple decided to take a slow and steady approach, and still managed to reap the rewards.
Growing your own food at home? Get your soil tested for lead
New research from Macquarie University showed that more than a third of soils tested across thousands of homes had the heavy metal present in unsafe levels.
'It’s just been one thing after another': The renovation project that survived fire, flood and a pandemic
Giving a run-down old church a new lease on life is a dream for many renovators, but Simon and Maria Partridge could never have foreseen the obstacles that lay ahead when starting their own reno project in country NSW.
'Private and unique': The spectacular home that sits within a national park
Struck by the magical site, the owners spent two years living in the original shack on the property before enlisting the help of an architect and designer to completely transform it.
Put down the feather duster: The best ways to rid your home of dust
Even the most fastidious cleaners can’t escape that annoying layer of greyish brown filth that settles on every surface, but what does dust actually contain and how can we stop it building up in our homes?
'It's just a dining table': Saying goodbye to your things is the hardest part of moving house
People warn you that moving house is hard, but no one tells you in just how many unexpected ways it will hit you.
'Things aren't so frantic here': Why these Australians left the city for life in the regions
While small town life wasn’t part of her game plan, Lara Flanagan says she was “struck by a fairy wand” when she first drove into Tenterfield, a town of around 4000 people.
'It's a lifestyle choice': Is a wood-fuelled stove right for you?
They may be making a comeback thanks to their retro vibe and superior cooking quality, but there's plenty to consider before installing one in your own home.