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Make sure your pool is properly secured. Building and Energy is urging parents of young kids to be extra vigilant about potential hazards as youngsters spend more time at home due to COVID-19...
The garage is a versatile room in these pandemic times. Many families are experiencing a strange new world of having everyone at home all day, every day...
Just because the summer has departed, it doesn't mean that your garden is off limits. The Australian climate is temperate enough that there will be plenty of warm nights for a while yet and, if your space is nicely sheltered, maybe even a little long...
Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) is recognized every year during the first week of April. This is a week dedicated to spreading awareness about the dangers of asbestos, a human carcinogen that was frequently used in building materials prior to the 1980s...
Choosing a site for building is an important part of the process. We have consistently pursued a strategy based around a lower appetite for risk and the need to mitigate against the volatile boom and bust cycle of the Perth property market...
Grey shades are a solid favourite. IMAGE CREDIT: DULUX AUSTRALIA. STYLIST: BREE LEECH. PHOTOGRAPHER: DAVID MITCHENER. With no guests knocking on the door for the foreseeable future, now is the time to take a paint brush to the front façade of your house...
Outdoor spaces can be a haven of tranquility. As lot sizes become smaller, maximising outdoor space is crucial and, with many Australians facing a prolonged period in their own homes, sprucing up the backyard could be a vital development for your health and wellbeing...
Falls are the most common cause of injuries for children [1] , and a major health concern in general for all ages [2] . With this in mind, it’s important to make homes as safe as possible when undertaking renovation projects during spring...
