Living spaces

While a lack of water is the problem in many Australian gardens, excess water can lead to swampy conditions and mozzie infestations. See how...

Creating a garden on a steep block calls for some clever landscaping to develop useable areas, to prevent material and fertiliser run off, and...

While the terrible drought of the 2000s has thankfully come to an end, Australians still garden in some of the drier places on earth....

There are a few different regulations relating to the way that baths need to be installed. These include rules about the quality and manufacture...

A pergola can be a beautiful and functional addition to any home, offering shade, enhancing outdoor living spaces and increasing property value. But before you start designing or building one, it’s essential to understand the rules and regulations that apply in your local area.

European laundries are a clever and space-saving laundry design that has become increasingly popular in Australian renovations and new homes. Especially useful for smaller blocks or where every square metre counts, a European laundry cleverly combines functionality and compactness without sacrificing style or practicality.

Polished concrete's a very flexible material in terms of design, and is becoming much more popular in both contemporary and traditional kitchens.     Polished concrete's versatile...

Most of the time, if a tap in your home is leaky, dripping or hard to close it's the result of a broken washer....

A poorly designed laundry won’t just be uncomfortable and inconvenient; it can also be dangerous. This article explores the current regulations for laundry spaces and clearances, giving home owners and renovators all the information they need.