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Decorating can be a problem for renters, who may lose their bond if they make any permanent changes. Tara Dennis had some temporary decorating ideas for a bedroom for two little girls. If the family...

Thingummies: The French Alternative 'Thingummies' is Jackie French's name for candles with a difference. They are squat flower pots filled with a pool of wax and several wicks. They are a beautiful and safe alternative to a tall, single...

Don visited architect Andrew Norbury and his wife, Jane Parker, at their family retreat high in the alpine village of Thredbo. Andrew’s design shows how to solve some of the problems common to all houses – how to...

Wonderful effects can be obtained if the paint colours on a house match or contrast with the colours of flowers and foliage in the garden. Purple house? The first...

In 1998, Irene Stone Pearce purchased a 50,000 gallon concrete tank on 450 square metres of land. The tank was built in 1944 as water storage for the old town of Tinkleton. It is10 metres (33') across and...

Tile and Bathroom Cleanser - The French AlternativeJackie French recommends this tile and bathroom cleanser. It is simple to make, works a treat and smells divine. ...

Many people are faced with the classic problem of a boring wall in the backyard. Don added some fun and colour to the wall with a modern piece of artwork, which he created using plywood and living plants. ...

Balsa is soft, so it must be softwood, right? Not so, according to builder, Scott Cam. In our segment Scottie debunked that common furphy, along with several other timber-related myths. ...

Timber TipsScott Cam, the builder from Backyard Blitz, warned that hardwood changes colour after about 12 months in the rain, wind and sunlight. This can be a problem if you pay thousands of dollars for timber and build a...

Rita Hill looked at some very basic and affordable things that you can do to impress buyers and sell your house for more. Get rid of that clutter Don’t just throw...