Topic:Analysis
By Amy Sheehan
Topic:Explainer
Experts say you don't need to pull out the entire contents of a cupboard, beginning with one bag is best.
Why you shouldn't be rinsing dishes before stacking the dishwasher Rinsing can actually send a message to your dishwasher that your plate doesn't need as much washing.
Topic:Explainer
'A dream come true': Father builds castle with moat and dungeon for son They say "a man's home is his castle," but one builder from south-west Victoria has taken that literally when creating a dream home for his son.
Topic:Feel Good
Flood buyback homes sold at auction for as little as $1 Eleven flood buyback homes sell without a reserve price in the NSW Northern Rivers, with more to hit the market before the end of the year.
Are tiny homes the solution to the housing crisis? Public interest in tiny homes has skyrocketed in recent years, but experts warn they come with their own problems.
'Absolutely horrendous': Tiny home in limbo as council demands removal A tiny home which began as a dream for Kathryn Payne becomes little more than a $130,000 storage unit in her dad's front yard as a local council in Perth's north demands the structure be removed.
Moving somewhere hotter or colder? This is how long it will take to adjust Do our bodies actually acclimatise when moving from one climate to another and can we do anything to smooth the transition?
How to reduce mortgage repayments after a rate cut You might assume home loan repayments will automatically reduce when an interest rate cut is passed on, but this isn’t always the case. Here's how to check.
Decluttering to 'spark joy'? Here is why tidying up can be so hard Our emotional attachment to objects can make spring cleaning hard. So is it worth the effort?
Two Australian cities buck national rental trend Domain's September quarterly report shows house rents across the country's combined capitals have remained stable for five consecutive quarters.
The safety of washing plastic kitchenware in dishwashers If you're worried about microplastics, is it safe to wash plastic containers and other utensils in the dishwasher, given the use of heat and detergents? We asked two experts.
The complicated grief that comes with euthanasing a pet Vets and counsellors say owners can prepare for and address the complicated grief that can come with euthanasing a pet.
'Easy way forward' for tiny homes as NSW-first pilot gets greenlight Shellharbour Council approves a plan for a tiny homes planning pathway which it says could be adopted statewide, as owners face uncertainty around legal installation.
The benefits of glass food containers over plastic Compared to plastic containers, glass alternatives can reduce exposure to microplastics when used in the microwave and be easier to clean.
How to tackle an overcrowded and overwhelming wardrobe It's the kind of task that can seem overwhelming, but the change of season is the perfect opportunity to review what's in your wardrobe.
You don't need much space or sun to have a flourishing garden Living in a smaller space doesn't mean you can't have a lush garden. Here's how to rejuvenate your garden with some easy tips.
The easiest and most effective ways to clean windows and fly screens Windows and fly screens are often the first things we see when we walk into a home, but rarely at the top of the spring-cleaning to-do list. Experts share their tips on the easiest and most effective ways to clean them.
Five things you can do to spring clean indoor plants As gardens, parks and nature strips start showing signs of spring, our indoor plants might need a little help to jump into the new season.
The simple system I use for composting Koren Helbig has devised an easy and effective method of turning her food waste and plant trimmings into a nutrient-rich compost for her Adelaide/Tarntanya food gardens.
Is the pink soap scum in my bathroom mould, or something else? Have you ever noticed a pink or orange-coloured substance in the tile grout or around taps in your bathroom? In most cases, it's one of two things.
Topic:Explainer
The differences between eco-friendly and regular laundry detergents This is what experts had to say about eco-friendly laundry detergents, with effectiveness and the environment in mind.