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Brief  Your home’s curb appeal not only impacts its value but also affects how much you enjoy your home. A gorgeous and pristine house exterior can really lift your spirits every time you arrive home, and it can give you a sense of pride and joy. If you’re looking to...

Brief  Want to learn how to build a garden wall for your backyard? It's a great weekend project, will save you some money rather than paying for a pro, and isn't that difficult. We've brought together some straightforward guides on how to build a garden wall using...

Brief  Want to learn how to install a fence post to save yourself paying a professional to do the job for you? You've come to the right place. It may be one of those garden jobs which, like me, you'd automatically dismiss as being outside your skill set and...

Brief  In light of the Heat and Building’s Strategy announcement, homeowners are being encouraged to improve the energy-efficiency of their properties. Take a look at some ideas to make your home’s heating greener.   Insight It was recently revealed that 40% of...

Brief  Engineered wood flooring looks good, is sustainable and cheaper than solid wood so here's the expert guide on using it in your home.   Insight Engineered wood flooring is a very popular choice for a number of reasons. Not only does it add warmth and...

Brief  Sooner or later, everyone needs to patch a hole in drywall! Whether you had a fail when trying to hang pictures or the door handle gouged the wall, you can make it right again with a little effort.Here’s everything else you need to know about how to patch small...

Brief  The first question of any painting project: how much paint do I need? Our expert decorator offers his tips for estimating before buying paint.   Insight So you’ve decided on the colours for your room makeover, but now the big question: "how much paint do I...

Brief  Considering DIY wall panelling for your home? This beginner's guide will walk you through the process of installing MDF Shaker wall panelling step-by-step.   Insight DIY wall panelling is a huge trend at the moment — and it comes in all kinds of styles so...

Brief  Print It cost A$49 million to add 12.5 kilometres of extra lanes to Western Australia’s Kwinana Highway, south of Perth’s CBD. That’s not unusual. On average, building a single lane of road costs about about A$5 million per kilometre.What is unusual about this...