How to Guides

Our 'how to guides' are home renovation, spoon-fed. We give you easy, step-by-step instructions and pointers on how to complete a successful home renovation project.

Whether it's your kitchen, bathroom, living area or backyard that needs some care and attention, we can help. We cover renovation and maintenance around your home: how to rid your home of pests, choose a divine doona, create a colour scheme that works or remodel your kitchen without the hassle.

You'll also find useful information in our home improvement articles, inspiration in our display rooms, and reassurance from our house renovation experts.

Around the home

43 Articles
How to make your house a home - with practical information on how to maintain, improve and renovate around your home. From pest control to roofing, insulation to windows, doors to fittings, painting and decorating, we show you how it's done and offer hands-on, practical steps to success.

Bathrooms

37 Articles
Our bathroom experts offer tips on good bathroom design and practical advice on renovating the smallest room in the house. We ask the home renovation and building experts for their professional opinion on bathroom plumbing, painting, fittings, decor and remodeling for DIY enthusiasts and beginners in Australia.

Garden and Outdoor

66 Articles
Our garden guides will keep your garden green - or help you along the way! - with practical advice on choosing plants for gardens in Australia, planning your garden design, landscaping your backyard area for recreation or relaxation, dealing with pests in the garden and making the most of the outdoors at home.

Kitchens

39 Articles
Get the right ingredients for kitchen renovations, designs and re-fits at home. Our 'how to' guides explore modern and contemporary kitchen styles, as well as traditional, country and unique looks for your kitchen. We offer expert advice on kitchen plans, lighting, layout, storage, furniture, appliances and more.

Living

31 Articles
Learn how to fashion your living space to fit with your lifestyle - with professional tips and advice on living room design, decor, furniture and furnishings. We show you how spaces for families, couples or singles can be functional and stylish.