Living spaces

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.

Designing a good laundry is often a matter of balancing what you need, with the amount of space that's actually available. Find out how...

Your interior and exterior walls are up and your house is really starting to take shape – but there’s still the matter of putting...

Waterproofing and tiling might not be the most exciting part of your renovation, but they’re among the most important—especially in bathrooms, laundries, kitchens and balconies. A poor waterproofing job can lead to leaks, damp, mould, structural damage and costly repairs down the track.