The world’s first carbon positive prefabricated house has been installed in Melbourne’s City Square as part of the Sustainable Living Festival and The New Joneses Project. Developed by ArchiBlox, the Archi+ Carbon Positive House addresses the increasing levels of carbon emissions and the high levels of embodied energy that come with the construction of a […]
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This week, Baz Du Bois takes a look at a reader’s reno plans and shares his words of wisdom. Reader Sarah sent us these sketches (below) of her reno. She asks: “My husband and I have recently purchased a house on the Gold Coast which we believe has the bones to be an amazing home […]
“When I first saw the house I thought it was hideously ugly,” explains Hayley Little. “It was painted a depressing shade of brown and didn’t feel warm or inviting. But the view was magnificent. We look out onto the Gold Coast Broadwater.” Having already undertaken six renovations with her builder husband Terry, Hayley instantly had […]
With a renovation project so intense it could rival The Block, Rachael Turner gave herself just 12 weeks to transform a dilapidated and unlivable Brisbane house into an enviable family home! And she pulled it off. Big time! “It was completely derelict,” explains Rachael. “No one had lived there for two years. In fact it […]
Moving into my new home today (that has no built-ins… agh!), the release of Ikea’s storage collection SPRUTT, really couldn’t have happened at a better time! Modern in design, super functional and not to mention low in price, the SPRUTT collection is all about making those busy and chaotic times of the day easier. Featuring lots of fun […]
My family have always used linen napkins (something I have been made fun of for on countless occasions!) but in my mind they’re worth the laundry hassle because they’re just so much prettier than paper! Because of this, I was excited to check out the gorgeous napkins from newly launched online store, Fazeek. Individually handpainted by founder […]
Our Resident Expert Naomi Findlay takes us through her latest reno. What a stunning end result! Property: Small, inner city cottage in Newcastle, NSW. Time to renovate: 6 weeks Profit after all costs: $35,000 What were the biggest challenges? Creating an extra room in the home (the dining room as it did not have one […]
By Marcus Fulker With the warmer weather drawing us Aussies out of our homes and into the outdoors, now is the time to make sure your patio is in tip top shape. No matter how old your outdoor patio may be, maintaining it every year is the only way to make it last — so you […]
By Georgie Parker My job requires a lot of travel. Throughout my 30-year acting career, I’ve learned how to create a home away from home and how to make the most out of my time at home too. Here are a few things that mean home to me and can help me maximise my time with […]
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How to choose an air con system
With the summer heat well and truly upon us, now’s a better time than ever to consider investing in good quality air-con and dispose of the old fan that’s only blowing the heat around in circles. Below, The Good Guys appliance expert offers valuable advice to help you find the perfect air con to beat the […]
Lightweight and super soft, the 100% Egyptian cotton throws from Sunday Ganim are perfect for lounging on the sofa or having a picnic in the park. Already known for producing popular and durable cotton and wool baby blankets, the Striped! throw collection signals the brand’s move into the grown up market. Made from cotton that […]
I’m heading to Dubai next week and it reminded me I lost my trusty garment steamer on our big Europe trip. I have just ordered another because I simply cannot travel without it and it’s worth every dollar! It’s a big statement, I know, but the Kambrook Swift Steam Garment Steamer is a bit of […]
By Clive Smith Whether you’re moving to the next town over, or to an entirely new area, packing your own things and moving them yourself or via a shipping container can be the most cost-effective way to go. DIY moving allows you to stay within budget and to have an environmentally-friendly move. Remember to use […]
Aussies sure are known for their love of travel and Natalie Shell has made Tel Aviv her home, via stints in New York, Copenhagen and Amsterdam! Today, she shows us around her home and shares some expert tips on decluterring and small space living. One half of global interior design and decluttering business Apartment Diet, […]
It was innovation and sustainability that saw architectural firm Breathe Architecture and developer Small Giants take out the top gong at the 2014 Victorian Premier’s Design Awards recently. Winning for their work on The Commons apartments, the project was selected as the overall winner for its innovative approach to design, resulting in apartments that are […]
Once again, I think the judges made the right call on picking Michael and Carlene’s laundry as the winner last night. The fact that a laundry is such a hard room to impress with made their gorgeous space even more worthy, don’t you think? And yes, Max and Karstan’s terrace was fabulous, but let’s be […]
The amazing charity project Build for a Cure is making impressive progress and recently, Freedom and stylist Mr Jason Grant, helped give it its finishing touches. The house will be auctioned, fully furnished, on 26 October, with all money going to the Children’s Cancer Institute. The four-bedroom house in Glenmore Park NSW, will be built […]
By Samantha Magatelli Most new builds have bathrooms that are designed to be much bigger than the bathrooms designed 20 or so years ago. So what do you do when you buy a beautiful character home that is perfect, apart from the pokey bathroom that comes with it? Here are some tips to create the maximum […]