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Allen blames cast's 'issues' for Home Improvement halt
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (344+ words) Tim Allen is blaming the Home Improvement cast's "personality problems" for preventing the proposed revival going ahead. The 72-year-old actor starred as Tim "The Toolman" Taylor in the beloved 1990s series, which told the story of a fictional TV show and…...
Ultrasonic expresso strategy could make coffee cheaper
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (429+ words) The humble morning brew may be on the brink of a revolution, with researchers harnessing ultrasonic sound waves to make cafe-quality coffee similar to espresso." Researchers have created a new brewing process using room-temperature water and soundwaves to create coffee…...
Monaro Screens wins Trade Services category at Small Business Champion Awards
1+ week, 6+ day ago (267+ words) Monaro Screens has been recognised on the national stage, taking out the Trade Services category at the 2026 Australian Small Business Champion Awards. The award recognises excellence across Australia's small business sector and highlights Monaro Screens' long-standing commitment to quality workmanship,…...
Double-glazed windows are solving two problems Australian homeowners hate most
4+ week, 7+ hour ago (946+ words) This content is provided by a third party. Double-glazed windows tackle two major headaches at once by reducing heat loss and blocking outside noise, giving Australian homeowners a quieter, more energy-efficient space to live in. They offer a smart, long-term…...
Decluttering before moving saved these families thousands on their relocation
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (875+ words) This content is provided by a third party. Decluttering before moving can save you thousands of dollars. Movers charge by weight or volume, so if your boxes have less clutter, you're likely to get a smaller bill. As per the…...
When nature blooms in baby rooms: nursery colours to nurture and calm
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (335+ words) Our love of warm tones and earthy hues has extended to nurseries. Using soft, natural colours can create a more nurturing and restful environment for infants. "Babies are said to be more grounded, calmer and at one with their surroundings…...
More fool me. Time to stop taking advice from people who know next to nothing.
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (492+ words) It was 1999 and we were doing what we thought was our final renovation. Oh, the naivety of the first time renovator. We'd heard of solar panels but they were incredibly expensive and we weren't really sure how they would work....
Heat hits the bottom line as productivity plunges
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (1018+ words) We've all felt the lethargy, known the discomfort. It's a close call for me when it comes to the worst of it I've experienced - between 46 degrees in Jaisalmer in the Thar desert in India and 45 degrees on the south coast…...
Beat the heat: home insulation works 24 hours, in every season and climate
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (339+ words) Extreme heat and rising energy bills have homemakers searching for alternative ways to keep cool during summer. And while refrigerated air-conditioning is ideal, it's not available for many and it can be costly to install and run. There are passive-cooling…...