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10 expenses homeowners forget to budget for when planning an extension

Adding an extension isn't cheap, and many homeowners forget to account for these costs when budgeting.

7 things interior designers notice as soon as they enter your home

They're not judging too much, we promise!
12 ways to make your furniture last longer

12 ways to make your furniture last longer

Furniture that is used every day is prone to wear and tear. Here are 12 ways to make your furniture last longer.
The right floor leveller choice for in-floor heat

Tips for working with self-levelling compound

We’ll show you the step-by-step process to achieve a perfectly flat and level underlayment that’s smooth as glass.
14 ways every homeowner should prepare for a power outage

14 ways every homeowner should prepare for a power outage

Don’t get caught offguard – here are some tips to help you survive an electrical outage.
Home designers reveal 10 details that make a bathroom beautiful

Home designers reveal 10 details that make a bathroom beautiful

Bathrooms are sanctuaries. Chic, clean and personable, how you design and decorate it can bring a soothing, stylish finish that suits your needs and tastes.
11 tips on how to remove a popcorn ceiling faster and easier

11 tips on how to remove a popcorn ceiling faster and easier

Once the height of popularity, lumpy bumpy popcorn ceilings are now just an eyesore. Here are some tips to take some of the pain out of popcorn ceiling removal.
Warning signs a house could be a money pit

Warning signs a house could be a money pit

Here are the subtle signs the house you love is going to cost you more than just the purchase price.
10 smart ways to make a home safer for your ageing parents

9 smart ways to make a home safer for your ageing parents

Follow these measures to allow your ageing parents to comfortably live at home as long as possible.
10 cleaning myths you need to stop believing – and what to do instead

10 cleaning myths you need to stop believing – and what to do instead

Here's what you need to stop doing ASAP if you want your home to get really clean.
13 genius ways to use cooking spray that go way beyond the kitchen

13 genius ways to use cooking spray that go way beyond the kitchen

Bet you didn’t have a clue cooking spray was so versatile.
19 things your electrician wishes you knew

19 things your electrician wishes you knew

Before you attempt to DIY a power problem in your home, be sure to read what these electricians have to say.
10 bad cleaning habits you should drop today

10 bad cleaning habits you should drop today

Are you guilty of these cleaning mistakes?
13 things you shouldn’t pressure wash

13 things you shouldn’t pressure wash

A pressure wash can serve a valuable role in home maintenance, but don’t get carried away! Pressure washing can do more harm than good.
18 kitchen organising mistakes everyone makes

18 kitchen organising mistakes everyone makes

These common setups are a recipe for disaster. Cook up a better system for a clean, productive kitchen.
Everything you need to know about interior lighting

Everything you need to know about lighting

The right lighting can have a major effect on a room by setting the mood, adding warmth and making tasks easier.
18 organising ideas for hard-to-store stuff

18 organising ideas for hard-to-store stuff

Musical instruments, sports ball, camping gear: Here's how to neatly store your most inconvenient items.
8 room design tricks interior decorators would never tell you for free

8 room design tricks interior decorators would never tell you for free

Learn interior decorators' foolproof design formulas to make your living spaces a little more beautiful.
Bathroom renovation checklist

Bathroom renovation checklist

Planning a bathroom reno? Follow this guide to ensure your makeover takes place on time and on budget.
8 tool maintenance tips you need to follow

8 tool maintenance tips you need to follow

Just a few simple steps can help keep your tools in great working condition.
Workshop storage

16 workshop storage solutions you’ve never thought of

Tame the clutter and work smarter with these ingenious storage tips.
How To Grow Climbers

How to grow climbers

Making a leafy screen outdoors is easy with this expert landscaping advice.
Design A Garden Retreat

Design a garden retreat

Big or small, grand or simple, create your very own sanctuary where you can get away from it all.
Professional stagers reveal the secrets to a quick home sale

Professional stagers reveal the secrets to a quick home sale

It's a rare buyer who can see past the clutter, peeling paint and stinky pet odours. Here, professional home stagers unlock the secrets to staging your own home. Follow them then schedule that ...
8 DIY Security Tricks

8 DIY security tricks

Protect your home from a break-in when you head off on holiday.

How to aerate soil

Over time, especially in areas of heavy foot traffic, the soil beneath turf can become compacted.
How To Choose The Right Adhesive For The Job

How to choose the right adhesive for the job

Always pick the right adhesive for the job with this DIY guide
40 Incredible Christmas Tree Decorating Ideas

40 incredible Christmas tree decorating ideas

It's the most wonderful time of the year!
The nature of rock garden design

The nature of rock garden design

Trying to dig up a new garden design idea? Try a rock garden. They’re the right scale for small settings, low maintenance and offer plenty of interest.
8 decorating mistakes that make your home look messy

8 decorating mistakes that make your home look messy

How to use the rule of three and finally get your wall art to hang straight.
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