Refreshing a dated kitchen often comes down to the cabinet fronts. Replacing doors can change the whole room, but keeping the existing cabinets is usually…
The top flooring options for basements with moisture issues do more than improve appearance: they must cope with cool slabs, condensation, rising damp or…
A small closet can become a compact home office without the expense of extending the building or sacrificing another room. With a suitably sized desk, focused…
Outdoor timber in Australia works hard because it handles fierce sunlight, sudden rain, coastal salt and big swings between day and night temperatures. A good…
Adding a ceiling fan to a room with no power at the ceiling is a common retrofit, especially when an open living area is divided into a bedroom, office or…
The best way to organize a small linen closet is to make every centimetre work without turning the space into a second wardrobe. A slim cupboard in a Sydney…
Laminate benchtops can look dated when the front edge is chipped, swollen or peeling, even when the main worktop is still perfectly serviceable. Replacing the…
A ducted range hood can remove cooking smoke, steam, grease and odours far more effectively than a recirculating model. When the duct exits through the roof,…
A simple bench can make an entryway feel purposeful while giving muddy boots, shopping bags or a bag of footy gear somewhere to land. It also works outdoors as…
The pros and cons of open vs closed kitchen shelving come down to what you want the room to show and how much effort you want to spend keeping it presentable.…