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Stuck in a self-care rut? Turn your bath into a day spa with these Japanese-inspired tools
5+ hour, 2+ min ago (145+ words) Create a sanctuary at home inspired by Japanese onsen and introduce daily rituals steeped in tradition. Where to buy: Baina "Sulis" bathrobe, $325; Lamav "Garshana" body brush, $29; Made in Japan "Tea for Two" tea set, $95. Where to buy: Castlery "Aurora" mirror,…...
Why your parents’ appliances lasted decades – and yours don’t
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (1219+ words) Joost Veldhuizen's mother has two possessions she is especially fond of: her Philips food processor and her Miele vacuum cleaner. Neither does anything beyond their standard functions, nor are they particularly impressive to look at. Their joy stems from the…...
Want to know how much you don’t know? Answer a question from a child
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (619+ words) How does Bluey get in the TV? Effed if I know, kid.Credit: ABC I try to explain the basics of film and television, in both broadcast and streaming modes, but discover after two sentences that I don't understand it…...
‘I was brought to tears by the overwhelming chaos’: My home renovation came at a cost
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (418+ words) Sometimes to create a happy place, you must first suffer through unhappy times. Credit: Getty But it was the fine layer of dust I dubbed the "spirit breaker" that really did me in. It was everywhere " on every surface and…...
You’re putting too much solar on your roof
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (745+ words) How many solar panels should you be putting up on your roof? The question is surprisingly complicated. The roughly 95 per cent decline in the cost of solar cells over the past 15 years has been so precipitous that the modules themselves…...
Can’t find the right paint shade for your home? Consider this creative solution
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (231+ words) By Heather Nette King Geometric designs and punchy use of colour create a home that's a feast for the eyes. Eryca Green: "I want my home to reflect where I am in my life. To breathe a sigh of relief…...
Pool or no pool, give your yard resort vibes for as little as $30
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (120+ words) Fab finds for fun in the sun, from unbreakable tumblers to retro seating and a chic umbrella for essential shade. "Aireys" towel; Thongs; "Fegg" glasses; Lounge chair. Where to buy: Linen House "Aireys" towel, $65; Archies thongs, $40; Porter Green "Fegg" glasses,…...
‘We want to know how long it’ll last’: should appliances have lifespan labels?
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (915+ words) How many years should a washing machine, fridge or dishwasher function before it conks out? And how easy will they be to repair? Anyone in the market for a household appliance is likely to have been plagued by the mystery…...
Left the reno too late? The micro updates to refresh your home before Christmas
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1061+ words) It's that point in the calendar when everyone starts asking "where did the year go?" As the long weekend rolls out, the inevitability of Christmas beckons and with it, all the tasks around the house that have been left undone....
A 7-degree angle stopped this Elwood home extension, and exposed a heritage fight
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (646+ words) An Elwood family has been blocked from building a single-bedroom extension to their home, which advocates believe exposes how heritage protections are failing to keep pace with efforts to boost modest development in well-serviced suburbs. The application was knocked back…...