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...
The ABCs of High Resolution Audio Files
For several years, music has been available to download in MP3 files from sources such as iTunes and Amazon. Mike Beck MP3 uses lossy compression which means that data is lost in the encoding process. Resolution is sacrificed for the sake of smaller file sizes. For...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Outdoor kitchens latest trend in home entertainment
The humble barbie just got a lot more sophisticated Long summers, ice cold beers and plenty of sausages is all we usually need to enjoy the outdoors, but times are changing, and Australia is facing an outdoor dining revolution. Today more and more suburban...
How to: throw an unforgettable garden party
Make the most of the weather at this time of year by hosting a tasteful outdoor fiesta.
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...
Prepare your home for summer
The lowdown on the little things you can change now to give you peace of mind over the summer break.
Cherie Barber: renovation 101
Renovation expert Cherie Barber’s insider advice on renovating homes to make a profit.
Organisation is key
Peter Walsh’s quick and easy ways to organise the most important rooms in the house.