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The Block reveals 2018: hallway, laundry & powder room

I’ll level with you, I didn’t watch last night’s Block room reveals so I’m not privy to what went down last week. But I wanted to get you the pictures, scores and products as soon as possible, so here they are! I’ll be playing catchup by watching today! 1st: KERRIE AND SPENCE 29/30 Kerrie and […]

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Julia & Sasha share kitchen, mudroom and laundry

Photography by Marcel Aucar Last time we caught up, our kitchen and laundry had just been installed but the finishing touches were a mere pipedream. Fast forward to 2018 and we’re done and dusted. If we’d ever questioned the notion of love at first sight, we don’t anymore. These spaces have far exceeded our expectations and […]

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Julia and Sasha’s new reno, update 5: kitchen and laundry week

It’s instalment five of our exclusive series with former Blockheads Julia and Sasha and so much has happened! Read on for Julia’s warts and all account, some exciting developments (and, let’s be a honest, a few fails!). Kitchen Week was by far our favourite on The Block and it was no different this time around. I mean, what’s […]

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Top 5 tips to make laundry day a breeze

With the average Australian spending at least three hours a week on laundry (three hours?! I am definitely not part of that average), it seems that an intuitive, intelligent and efficient laundry setup is a must. “Time and style conscious families want a laundry space jam packed with functionality and storage to create the ultimate […]

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The Block series 13 hallway and laundry week room reveals!

Hallway and laundry week: the one week contestants underestimate every season. As a result three couples didn’t finish, but there were still some pretty spectacular reveals. Without further ado… the good, the bad and the ugly! Jason and Sarah (third place with 26.5 out of 30) With an unexpected 10 grand in their pocket, plus […]

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Darren Palmer’s top laundry design tips

Imagine a laundry room where everything you need is at your fingertips. Where clutter is kept cleverly out-of-sight and functionality meets style. What if we told you that it’s not just a pipe dream?! On the recent series of The Block, the contestants cleaned up with their laundry design. My fellow judges and I were […]

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Design your bathroom, kitchen or laundry using virtual reality!

The Blue Space is revolutionising bathroom, kitchen and laundry retail with world-first Virtual Reality technology. “We are changing the future of buying your bathroom, kitchen and laundry with our world-leading Situ Virtual Reality technology experience powered by HTC Vive,” says The Blue Space managing director, Josh Mammoliti. The eCommerce retailer’s incredible Virtual Reality technology allows […]

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Real Reno: Weatherboard kitchen, laundry and bathroom reno with a nod to the past

Patterned tiles and moody, dark cabinetry take centre stage in a spectacular renovation for a family of four in Melbourne’s south-east. “This kitchen blows me away. I love the warmth and interesting features in every corner of it. There is nothing in here that should go together but because we stuck to a monochromatic colour scheme […]

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The Block week 7 room reveals: Hallway, laundry & powder room

With three areas to cover, this was the biggest reveal of the series so far and it was clearly too much to handle for many of the contestants as ‘unfinished’ would be the best way to describe most of the rooms. It wasn’t surprising to see plenty of tough love from the judges. Karlie and […]

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The ‘Net-a-Porter’ of bathroom, kitchen & laundry renovation

If you’re looking for an on-trend and easy-to-navigate edit of the latest bathroom, kitchen and laundry products, The Blue Space is your one-stop shop. After spending the last decade working in the digital arena for Australia’s leading bathroom brands, the site’s creator Josh Mammoliti, set up the business earlier this year to help renovators sift […]

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Caro & Kingi’s real reno week 4: indoor or outdoor laundry?

By Caroline Tahana We won our laundry week on The Block so the expectations for our own home laundry will be pretty high! I love to clean and to be organised. I hate to cook believe it or not, Kingi is the cook in our household so when kitchen week comes around, I might get him […]

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Shower yourself with $2,210 in bathroom and laundry deductions

When it comes to depreciation, the bathroom and laundry areas of a rental property contain some of the items most often missed by investors when claiming deductions. While shower curtains and bathroom accessories such as toilet brushes, soap dispensers and hampers have relatively low depreciable values, it is items like these which can provide property […]

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Your guide to the latest laundry trends

With contestants on The Block teasing us with stylish yet functional laundries, it’s not surprising to learn that kitchens aren’t the only rooms enjoying a few tasteful remakes. The Good Guys Kitchens designer, Julie Hanover, shares the latest trends making waves in laundries. Custom built cabinetry It is becoming increasingly popular to renovate laundries in […]

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Neale Whitaker’s 5 tips for a Block-tastic laundry renovation

This season, contestants on The Block have been tasked with a massive challenge, to create stylish, functional spaces in an octagonal-shaped building. I don’t envy them! Last week’s laundry reveals proved particularly interesting, with contestants embracing bold contrasts within the odd-shaped spaces to create unique, modern designs. Now judge Neale Whitaker shares his top tips for designing a Block-tastic laundry! 1. […]

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Common laundry mistakes with wool & how to easily avoid them

Gone are the days when washing and caring for your wool garments was a challenging and time-consuming process. AEG can help you avoid wool care disasters with some expert advice and a few simple instructions. You’ll never have to spend days hand washing your woollies again!  Washing Look out for the Woolmark Apparel Care logo on washing […]

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Transform your laundry into a beautiful multi-purpose hub

By Laney Clancy I have sometimes looked at photos of laundries of the likes of Martha Stewart and found myself daydreaming about ironing clothes in a pristine sunlit room with French doors and then happily spending hours sorting coloured from whites… Yeah right! Seriously though, while we can’t all have the luxury of space and unlimited […]

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The Block Glasshouse: Staircase, laundry & powder room reveals

Well, it’s week five and I finally got to watch The Block room reveals for myself, since returning from our six-month trip last Monday. Gosh, I’ve missed my Block fix and I wasn’t disappointed. Michael and Carlene’s efforts, which won, definitely impressed me most. Let’s take a look at all the couples’ rooms and where […]

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8 ways to save energy and money in the laundry

Laundry appliances can add up to roughly 10% of an average Australian household’s energy bill. But you can save energy — and in turn money — by following these 8 expert tips from The Good Guys. When buying washing machines, look out for the Energy Star Rating label. This will give you an idea of […]