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Ask the architect

Ask the architect

Choosing an architect is often the first step to beginning a new building project. Whether it be your first home, investment property or renovation, your architect is often the first person you can share your ambition with. While every architecture firm brings its own...

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Dollar savvy bathrooms

Dollar savvy bathrooms

Want to create a stylish bathroom renovation but have more dash than cash? According to home interior experts, turning an old or bare bathroom into a stylish one need not be an undertaking that breaks the bank. When it comes to renovating your bathroom, quite often...

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How to: Tend to an autumn garden

How to: Tend to an autumn garden

Small trees less than ten metres tall are terrific in small gardens where space is at a premium. One of the biggest issues when choosing a small tree is deciding on which one, because there is a great range of trees suitable for Sydney’s climate.Frances Jackson...

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Bold and the beautiful

Japanese and Moroccan themes add exotic touches to the homeTess Gibney Having been ‘the look’ for some time now, minimalism continues to be a popular choice this year. With the main appeal being simplicity, the look is easy to achieve for those wanting a quick and...

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Humdinger Herbs for the Home Garden

Humdinger Herbs for the Home Garden

Growing your own herbs can benefit the rest of your garden if you sow what is called a ‘good bug mix’ - an assortment of flowering herbs and wildflowers which encourages beneficial insects such as bees, ladybirds and predatory wasps. Karla Davies Herbs are...

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Do-it-yourself Christmas cards

Do-it-yourself Christmas cards

This year rather than buying Christmas cards why not put in the effort to create something more personal for your family and friends? You don’t need to be a creative genius to make Christmas cards. Most cardmaking supplies can be bought at stores like Big W or...

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