How I Met Your Mother Quiz
Quiz: Which Friends Character Are You? THE Apartment Everyone except Barney has lived here at one point or another over the nine seasons. Conveniently situated right above Maclaren’s Pub, it’s the number one social hub where parties like ‘Puzzles’ (why is it called Puzzles?) filled it to the brim. Initially, it was a post-uni lad […]
Shower Head, Bath and Beyond
Nobody puts baths in the corner! Is there a place for baths in the modern home? How does it reflect our water habits and consumption? Let’s start by splashing some knowledge around. Did you know Australians are one of the cleanest nations on the planet? 90% of women and 80% of men bathe or shower […]
The Great Australian Tiny House Dream
The Great Australian Dream is rooted in the tiny house revolution, which proclaims that we have the right to ‘life, liberty and the pursuit to live comfortably.’ Elle Paton is something of a tiny house enthusiast, to put it lightly. In just a few short years, she’s founded the Australian Tiny House Directory, Tiny Non-Profit and […]
Why is my budget always out of control?
You got the house, well done! Being on the property ladder is a blessing but not the end to all your problems. Running over budget can be the most infuriating parts of home renovation. Too often than not, we all encounter the same renovation mistakes. We like to think that our problems are special, but […]
Reduce Your Carbon Footprint with Garden Trees
While Queensland faces a land clearing catastrophe, people across Australia are taking matters in their own hands by planting millions of trees in their back yards. The Ugly ? Anyone watching David Attenborough’s series, Our Planet, will know Australia is facing a land clearing catastrophe. So bad in fact, WWE puts us on the map […]
Darren Palmer’s Kitchen Design Fundamentals
We dissect the wisdom of Darren Palmer, star of Channel 9 series The Block, from his design talks at the Home Show. Not many people know that Darren, before the glitz and the glamour, used to be a graphic designer, in spite of his love for home interiors. He believed this expression was only possible […]
5 NASA Plants to Keep Your Home Healthy
Have you ever felt unwell for no apparent reason? You may be suffering from sick building syndrome (SBS), the result of poor indoor air quality. The World Health Organisation reports 30% of buildings worldwide produce SBS. An alarming statistic made worse by the symptoms of headache; eye, nose and throat irritation; fatigue, dizziness and nausea. […]
Always Look on the Bright Side of Lights
A great guru once said: ‘great lighting is rarely seen, but often felt…’ – actually, that wasn’t a guru but instead designer Adele Locke of Mint Lighting who gave an illuminating talk at the Home Show recently. We run through the fundamentals of lighting design and hand-pick innovative products making it all possible. Mint Lighting […]
Reach For The (Green) Stars
Much like health star ratings on supermarket food packaging, Green Stars illustrate a building’s interior and exterior sustainability. Green Building Council Australia (GBCA) encouraging sustainability in the built environment for over 17 years. GBCA works with governments to architects, universities and even homeowners. Their mission is to set a high bar of quality for all […]
Don’t Dip Duck Dive Dodge Your Laundry
Let’s face it; there is no good place to dry your washing. Clothes horses are ugly and impractical. For 24 hours or more you have to squeeze around, duck under and dive over your laundry. That’s where TopLine Clothes Line drops down and saves the day. “No messy looking airers on the balconies of apartment […]