Hydrowood – ATFA overall floor of the year winner 2019. The Australasian Timber Flooring Association (ATFA) has shared some insights on what to expect when using timber flooring options, from pricing to the expectations of longevity from certain products...
Summer is upon us so it’s time to start tackling all of those jobs that have been building up around the house. Maybe you’ve been holding off on fixing some wood work; you want to upgrade a piping system; or simply want to carry out a safety check on your electrics...
Flower Power horticulturalist Octavia Jones has shared some tips for how to keep your garden alive during ongoing drought conditions and water restrictions...
An iconic St Kilda building has been transformed as part of this season of The Block. Five teams are renovating five separate three story terraces in the former Oslo Hotel. Edge cladding ran up to the skylight...
Keeping a cool home as the weather heats up is all about balance – while your home can be equipped with plenty of devices to keep the temperature down, it often has a sting in the tail that hits you electricity bill!...
In recent times, there has been a serious push by people to reconnect with nature; whether it’s by getting out of the city more often or by spending some extra time in the garden, we are all thirsty for more greenery in our lives...
Quality and craftsmanship are two of the most important factors of any family kitchen – while the sole point of the kitchen is functionality, it doesn’t have to be at the expense of style and design...
Spring has truly sprung – daylight savings has kicked in, the AFL Grand Final has been and gone, and the countdown to a long, hot summer is well and truly on...
Being around water is part of everyday Australian life and, for many, that is based around a swimming pool in their own back yard. In 2018/19, 19 Australian children aged up to four years drowned, the majority of which occurred in swimming pools...
As the property market slows, homeowners are choosing to stay in their houses for longer and invest in home improvement projects to suit their lifestyle changes over time...
A re-roofing project in Netley, South Australia gave Boral Roofing the chance to showcase their particular technique, while also solidifying terracotta roof tiles as a timeless and favourite feature of Australian homes...
Firefighters at work. In February 2009, Victoria experienced one of Australia’s worst bushfire disasters. The Black Saturday bushfires resulted in the highest loss of life from a bushfire, and left many families homeless in its aftermath...
Australia has entered bushfire season. As the days tick by towards summer, those living in bushfire prone areas are encouraged to examine their buildings and see if there are any enhancements that might help them should disaster strike in the months to come...
Certified weatherboard can protect a property. If you’re located in a bushfire zone, it’s important to carefully select building materials that will protect your property. James Hardie’s range of premium fibre cement cladding comes in a range of profiles to suit any home design...
Windows can play a part in fire protection. While they might seem inconsequential should disaster strike, windows can actually play a crucial role in protecting against interior flam ignition...
