Home & Garden

Top tricks for rhubarb

Rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum) used to be grown in every home garden when I was a kid, and rhubarb and apple pie...

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Home & Garden

Moving/Removals

Auburn

A2A Removals

0421356660 [email protected]

Live Your Dream...

Lilydale

ABC Maps & Guid...

0397376757 http://www.them... [email protected]

Winning streak

MARK IMISIDES shares his top tips for spotless glass.

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Bring in the birds, bees and butterflies

There’s a fantastic new range of agastache that has hit the nurseries.

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Property Manage...

Currambine

All Fixed Up Pr...

0400195810 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Outdoor Deck an...

MAROUBRA

THE DECKSMITH

0468486290 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Vital ingredients

Having homegrown herbs on hand will allow you to add that special touch to all manner of dishes, as well as ex...

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Seasonal shades to colour your world

Experts share their forecast for the hottest hues to update your home. PELE FINDSON and JESSICA WILKINSON repo...

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Trades/Services

Bondi

Ampower Electri...

0401813187 http://www.face... [email protected]

Construction

Merrylands

Amigos Civil Gr...

0415255255

White Hot

For a cool, calming garden there is nothing like white-flowering plants.

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Creating a wildlife oasis

Birds, butterflies and other wildlife not only add interest, colour and movement to a garden, they have an eve...

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Helping WA with...

PERTH

Powley Power Se...

0403004444 [email protected]

Small Business

sydney

A1 ACE GARDENIN...

0412007865 [email protected]

Food for thought

JESSICA RULE asks eight of WA’s top design experts to share their essential ingredients for a functional and s...

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Pineapple guavas

If you're into food gardens you will be thrilled to know that the pineapple guava (or feijoa), Acca sellowiana...

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All aspects of ...

Inner West

AAA Affordable ...

0408601717 [email protected]

Trades/Services

Greenbank

Aspire Electric...

0481768297 [email protected]

And so to bedding

Expert tips to create a bed built for a good night’s sleep.

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Hot favourites

AMANDA LEWIS asks the experts what you need to know to choose the ideal heating option for your home.

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All Services, G...

PERTH

AAA1 Able Evapo...

0433515694 https://www.fac... [email protected]

Commercial Wind...

FREMANTLE

ACG Window Clea...

1300800988 http://www.face... [email protected]

Home truths

When it comes to renovating your home, it pays to ask the right questions. PELE FINDSON spoke to five industry...

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It’s tool time around the nation

It’s a quiet revolution. Many people are renovating rather than building and reality TV shows are inspiring pe...

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Trades/Services

Dayton

Ambit Energy

0474146742 [email protected]

You can’t beat the taste of your own vegies

MAYA ANDERSON shares her tips for an easy produce garden.

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Roll out the rugs

For a splash of colour, to reduce noise or to add warmth and texture to a sparse interior — there are many rea...

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Floor plans

KATIE LEE discovers the latest underfoot trends.

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Seeds of success

The founder of Weeding Women tells CY CLAYTON that 25 years in business hasn’t dimmed her passion for gardens.

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Josh looks at smart building

Josh Byrne’s series — Josh’s House Star Performers — is educating Australians about how to build smarter homes...

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Cubby house curiosity

I am thinking about putting up a cubby house for my kids. Are there any restrictions that apply?

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Magic Weaves

AMANDA LEWIS talks to the experts to get the lowdown on what floor rug to choose.

Making your garden grow

JESSICA RULE asked five Perth landscape designers how to showcase and make the most of even the most compact o...

Design inspiration

Discover the secrets to creating beautiful rooms as some of Australia’s top interior designers share their tip...

Down the Garden Path

A tree is a long-term investment — so you want to make sure that you choose the one that best suits your situa...

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The reinvention of the indoor plant

Finally people are starting to appreciate the benefits of having plants inside the house.

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Season for creativity

As the winter chill sets in, transform your home into a cosy retreat with comforting wares, layers of texture ...

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Sweet dreams

From shades of grey to chunky knits and luxurious silks, falling temperatures mean it’s time to update your be...

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Gardening organically

There is a lot of chatter these days about organic growing and organic products but what does it really mean f...

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Turn up the heat

It’s getting cold outside but there are now more options than ever to keep your home warm. BROOKE EVANS-BUTLER...

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Winter-ready outdoor areas

RYSTAL ROBERTS and BROOKE EVANS-BUTLER report on the key ingredients for a cosy alfresco space.

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New lavender

There’s a new scent-sational lavender that has recently been released to brighten up your winter days.

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Autumn planting guide

Now is a time to rest a bit and enjoy your hard work over summer. Visit nurseries, get inspired to revamp bare...

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20 Common gardening problems

We asked the experts about the 20 most common gardening problems and got their tips on how to solve or prevent...

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The good wood gets a home run

Cedar cladding is becoming increasingly popular in Perth homes, as it becomes a favourite material for archite...

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Finishing touches

With so many designs, materials and price points to choose from, selecting fixtures and finishes for your reno...

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It’s only natural

Keep garden nasties at bay the eco-friendly way with these DIY ideas.

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Curtain raiser

The right window treatment can light up your home. The experts tell KIM COUSINS what is in fashion this year.

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Top five garden performers

SABRINA HAHN reports on some exciting new products.

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As snug as a rug

The right floor covering can be a room’s piece de resistance — and there’s lots of choice, writes PELE FINDSON...

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25 outdoor entertaining ideas

Expert tips to create an enviable alfresco area. By CY CLAYTON.

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10 ways to update your home this Easter long weekend

Take advantage of the four-day break by getting stuck into a DIY project, crossing a few timely jobs off your ...

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Butterfly bush

Buddleias have been popular for many years but the notoriety of the wild buddleia that has become a major weed...

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Easter feast

Forget the fluffy chicks and foil-wrapped bunnies. BROOKE EVANS-BUTLER finds some fun and stylish ways to crea...

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Curtain call

JESSICA RULE takes a look at what’s hot in window coverings and how to choose the best option to bring your ro...

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What’s hot in tiles

BROOKE EVANS-BUTLER asks the experts what to look for to make a statement with tiles in your home.

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Green with envy

Sabrina Hahn shares her tips to help you get the best grass in the street.

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Don’t forget appliances in your cleaning regime

When it comes to keeping our home appliances clean, there are a few general principles, and a few things that ...

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Design of the times

CY CLAYTON looks back at 10 of the most inspiring homes and gardens that were featured in Habitat in 2014.

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Switched on

Cy Clayton reports on the latest and greatest appliances to make life easier around the house.

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Cool spaces for happy kids

Designing stylish children’s rooms is a cinch with our guide to the best buys and styling advice for bedrooms ...

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It’s pretty easy, being green

Creating an eco-friendly home doesn’t stop at the back door. There are lots of ways to reduce your carbon foot...

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Just add water

KIM COUSINS looks at inspiring ideas to make a splash in your garden.

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The perfect colour scheme

Five professionals share their top tips to choose the perfect colour scheme.

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Your little green thumbs

Gardening isn’t just for grown-ups — AMANDA LEWIS finds 10 fun projects to get your kids digging, planting and...

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Metho for a clean kill

How to rid your home of summer pests.

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Exterior updates

We ask the experts for their top tips to spruce up your outdoors, whether as part of a full-scale reno or simp...

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Silver leaves a sterling idea

Silver-foliaged plants cope well with the heat and add interesting colour to the garden. They make an interest...

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Don’t get burnt this summer

The heat might be great for some but it can wreak havoc on your plants. SABRINA HAHN looks at minimising the ...

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Material world

Fabrics are a great way to add flair to your interiors.

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Endless summer

Stylish, comfy and inviting outdoor furniture is a must to help you take full advantage of the warmer weather....

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DIY dangers rise as safety is ignored

Home handymen are suffering serious head, neck and stomach injuries in growing numbers as many ignore safety m...

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Beat the heat

Summer is a wonderful time in the garden in WA but also one of the most challenging if the basics are not righ...

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Timeless styles right at home

Trends come and go but some furniture never goes out of fashion. CY CLAYTON and AMANDA LEWIS explore three end...

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A blended modernity

Materials of different vintages — some dating to the 1920s — interact in this contemporary home extension. LOU...

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Screen test

MARK IMISIDES shares the secret to a spotless shower.

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Thrifty tips to save money in the garden

AMANDA LEWIS asks the experts for their top ideas for budget-conscious green thumbs.

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Make a splash

What’s hot in swimming pools, from landscaping to maintenance. The latest trends, design tips and expert advic...

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Floral tribute

Go native with hardy and striking plants that will put on a spectacular display.

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How to choose a likely hood

Ever walk into someone's home and smell what they had for dinner the night before? What we are eating today is...

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Buyers’ guide to sofas

CY CLAYTON asks the experts how to find the perfect piece

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Reno rescue

We ask the experts the 10 most common mistakes people make when renovating their home, and how to avoid them b...

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The heat is on

An early bird makes the most of summer.

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Tropic blunder

I have just returned from Bali and spent some time contemplating the foolhardy attempts of those who insist on...

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15 kitchen and bathroom updates

JESSICA RULE asks the experts for their top tips to make over wet areas on a budget.

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A little legwork can turn the tables

The experts share their top tips to furnish your home in style — and what you need to think about when selecti...

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Summer perfume in the garden

Sitting outside on warm nights is hopefully more for you than being eaten alive by mosquitoes; summer is full ...

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Be bold for a perfect tile style

Think of tiles with bold patterns and chances are those orange, brown and green bathrooms from the 70s and 80s...

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No room for a garden?

Easy ideas to introduce some plant life when space is limited

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Your DIY gym

Save on costs, travel and time by investing in your own home gym.

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Garden an outback oasis

In this Goldfields paradise, abundant natives mingle with fruit trees, eucalypts reach skyward and there are s...

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Make over your space

Ten tips to breathe new life into your decor

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Give your laundry room a new look

It is one of the smallest rooms in the house, but it is also one of the most used and, quite often, one of the...

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Beauty sleep

The newest looks, best buys and styling advice to update your bedroom. By CY CLAYTON.

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Santa’s little helpers

With the big day around the corner — and time and money stretched — get busy with these simple tips to get you...

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The items no home should be without

If you’re starting out in your first home, doing a bridal registry, thinking about Christmas presents or are s...

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Christmas Countdown

20 last-minute tips to get your home ready for the big day.

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Protect your home from fire

WA Police ask the public to help protect the community from bushfires by reporting suspicious people and activ...

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Play it safe this Christmas

Christmas lights, like any electrical project, need care and consideration to ensure you and your family stay ...

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Verging on an asset

Activate that neglected land in front of your house and turn it into productive green space. SABRINA HAHN offe...

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Vegie growing tips a thing of the past

Home vegetable growing is back with a vengeance.

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Some like it hot

Sabrina Hahn shares five of the best new-release plants that will reward you throughout the warmer months.

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The great outdoors

JESSICA RULE reports on the latest trends in alfresco living

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Keep the burglars at bay

We ask the experts what everyone should know about home security

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Renovation checklist

Before you begin your project, here’s a handy list to help you plan ahead, stay on track and manage the budget

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Puppy Love

Make your garden canine friendly.

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Hints for green living

Practical advice for saving resources and money around the home.

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Freshen up outside

Tips to get your alfresco area spick and span.

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Smart storage

Take some advice from the experts, who may just have the answer to your storage woes.

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Japan inspires

With its uncluttered interiors and minimal furnishings, this award-winning home is true to the pared-back aest...

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The best plants for pots

We ask the experts to recommend the best varieties for container planting.

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Style on a budget

Design experts share their tips on making a big difference with only a little money.

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Sophisticated sea change

Coastal chic style in a contemporary Cottesloe stunner.

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Six of the best

Power products that will make your cleaning regime easier.

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Buyers' guide to home entertainment

From soundbars to curved television screens, switch on to the latest in home entertainment.

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Table settings are tops

Perth's best eateries share their tips on refreshing your table.

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Sleep easy

Comfort, style and a great night's sleep are the key considerations when choosing a bed.

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Bathed in style

Take some design inspiration from these dream Perth bathrooms.

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Heads up on home appliances

Electrical experts share their picks of the next top models.

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Secrets to a spotless shower

Tips for keeping your biggest bathroom screen clean.

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Our House Rules

Inside television team's renovated home.

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Modern family kitchen

A professional couple share this chic Carine kitchen with their two boys.

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Windows of opportunity

The latest trends in window dressing.

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Buyers' guide to fabrics

Colour is a key trend when it comes to fabrics - as are patterns that pack a punch.

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Gardening myths busted

From controlling pests to an unusual trick for citrus success, sort out the fact from the fiction.

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Something different in the vegie garden

What looks like a potato but tastes like an apple? The weird and wonderful yacon.

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Outdoor kitchens - what's hot

Industry experts share their top trend tips for alfresco entertaining.

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Frond memories

Why the classic palm tree is back in fashion.

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Grow your own bush tucker

There's a strong movement among native-plant lovers to grow species that are traditional sources of food among...

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Hardware find makes it easy

When looking for cleaning chemicals, the first place that most people turn to is the local supermarket.

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Fantastic frangipanis

Frangipanis are without doubt one of the most hardy, fragrant and beautiful small trees you can get your hands...

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The latest trends in sofas

In the market for a new sofa and in need of some style inspiration?

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Make your own pest repellent

Help protect your tomatoes with a garlic and chilli pest spray.

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Choose the perfect paint palette

Five paint professionals share their tips to create the perfect colour scheme.

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Immaculate renovation outcome

A dated triplex is renovated into a contemporary Cottesloe stunner

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Ten tips to decorate children's bedrooms

'You are creating their sanctuary so fill it with love.' Make a stimulating and stylish space for your little ...

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Off the wall

Try this great idea for a vertical garden.

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Kitchen and bathroom inspiration

Expert tips to make over your wet areas on a budget.

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Alfresco style built to last

Design inspiration from a stylish outdoor kitchen. Long-wearing and low-maintenance, marine-grade stainless st...

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Pantone colour of the year 2014

Pantone has announced its colour of the year for 2014 - Radiant Orchid.

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Gardening for the future

West Australian native plants are the ultimate garden survivor.

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The best mulches to use in your garden

What's in a mulch? How to choose the best product for your garden.

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Renovators urged to learn about asbestos

Home renovators are being urged to teach themselves how to identify and handle asbestos, amid concerns almost ...

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Ten of the best exotic fruits to grow in your garden

Now is a great time to plant exotic fruits, from the rare babaco to the classic banana.

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New release plants perfect for summer gardens

Check out some new arrivals that will flower gallantly, in spite of the temperature, and are worthy of a spot ...

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Style advice for a beautiful bedroom

With the freezing nights and flannel sheets behind us, now is the perfect time to update your bedroom style.

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