Australians lead busy lives and the average work day is no longer nine-to-five. There’s so much temptation to grab something to eat on the go, but actually stopping for a meal, whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner has a range of benefits both physical and mental. Research by Mars Food Australia … Read more
Cleaning the house — you either love it or hate it. For some, getting out the gloves and making every surface crystal clean is therapeutic, and maybe even enjoyable, but for others cleaning is a dreaded chore that evokes huffing and puffing. You only have to do a quick Google … Read more
Borrowers have turned away from the big four banks in 2019 in favour of small lenders with more competitive rates, according to new data from an online mortgage broker. The proportion of borrowers opting to go with the big banks has plummeted in the past six months, an analysis of … Read more
There are plenty of arguments against having a TV in the bedroom. Most suggest that you’ll sleep better if you doze off not having just watched dragons attacking white walkers, or Sheldon whining to a chorus of fake laughter. Others say that focusing on TV means you are not focusing … Read more
Buying a home in Sydney or Melbourne looks like great value right now. A median-priced Sydney house is about $150,000 cheaper than it was less than two years ago, while a typical Melbourne house costs about $100,000 less than this time last year. However, the costs that come with purchasing … Read more
1. Don’t rush into any changes We did the final inspection of our new home the night before the property officially became ours. The first thing I noticed – the front door was bright orange. “That will be the first thing we do,” I said, wondering how I’d missed the … Read more
As the weather cools and leaves begin to drop, it’s important to remember that your garden still needs love. How you take care of your garden over the winter months will set you up for a spring garden that blooms and blossoms. Although the differing temperatures around the country call … Read more
The laundry is typically the most under-utilised room in the home (Sunday afternoons aside). The zone is usually associated with chores, so it’s natural no one wants to spend a lot of time here. Once a space sparsely used and almost always ignored from an interior decor perspective, the thinking … Read more
Organising your living room means making it a more welcoming space for you and your family to enjoy some more relaxation time. Here’s how. Your living room should be a place that welcomes and nurtures you – your haven from the cares of the world and a place where you … Read more
A doona is simply not enough in winter when temperatures drop in the wee hours, but this simple sleep hack will help you on your way to a toasty, restful snooze in no time. According to the Sleep Health Foundation, four out of 10 Australian adults experience some form of inadequate … Read more