Outdoor

To safely use electrical equipment outside, it’s advisable to have a dedicated external power point rather than a trailing extension lead from inside your home. So, let’s look at everything you need to know about installing an outdoor socket.

House sizes in Australia are decreasing and homeowners are increasingly turning to the outdoors to create more space for living and entertaining.

As the Australian summer comes to an end, it’s worth making the most of the warm days before entering the cooler seasons.

The MetalPlus range of coatings from Haymes Paint aims to optimise metal protection and decoration. The range consists of prep, prime and topcoat, each...

Cocktail bars, lounge spaces and even workspaces are set to claim a spot in what was the  Australian outdoor kitchen, as designers cleverly recreate the space to take on a new level of luxury and sophistication – as well as versatility.

German water treatment specialist, Lutz-Jesco, has released a sampling station with sensor technology that lets pool owners continuously record and measure the amount of chlorine in water.

James Hardie’s newest fibre cement product, Hardie Brushed Concrete Cladding, features a unique embedded texture reminiscent of softly brushed concrete, giving a home’s exterior a visually sophisticated finish, which is dynamic to the touch. 

For those with limited space or difficult conditions, growing edible plants in containers is an ideal solution. With containers, you can make the most...

The modern garden is getting smaller and smaller – but that simply means gardeners are getting more and more creative about how their designs...

Bushfires threaten homes in every Australian state, nearly every summer. Planning your garden carefully and taking a few simple precautions will help reduce the...