Australian parents want to empower their children to be financially literate and independent while spending safely, new research shows. Gone are the days of simply coins in a money box, it seems, with Westpac’s Youth Money Report showing that three…
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What does a bathroom reno cost?
Are you sick of looking at those ugly tiles and cracked brown 70s-style shower glass and wondering what it might cost to renovate your bathroom? Understandably, the answer will vary widely, depending on whether you settle for a simple screen…
Read moreGrow your own food
Winter might not be the most productive season for home-grown vegetables, but there are still plenty of food plants that can be grown to boost your household’s budget. We look at how you can grow your own, regardless of available…
Read moreSymbiotic housing
UK department store John Lewis has received planning approval to create 353 rental homes on its Waitrose supermarket site in Bromley, London. The build-to-rent homes will be built above the existing supermarket and include one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, some…
Read moreBuilding work barely lifts
Building work on new homes barely moved in the March quarter 2024, pulled down by a drop in new apartments, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The latest figures show that the total number…
Read moreBudget priorities change
Australians are finding smarter ways to save, with small cutbacks freeing up around $320 a month to spend on the things that matter to them. As people continue to make cutbacks to manage rising cost-of-living, data from research conducted by…
Read moreTrees: good for you and the birds
This Sunday is National Tree Day and another glorious winter day, so it’s a great time to go outside and appreciate the trees growing in our gardens and neighbourhood parks. While you’re there, take note of the birds you see,…
Read moreIKEA warning on power bank
Swedish furniture giant IKEA has issued a recall notice on a brand of power banks, saying they can overheat and melt during use because of a manufacturing fault. IKEA is urging all customers who own a VARMFRONT power bank 10…
Read moreShow your pet the door
Pet doors are convenient for both humans and pets, giving your furry friends the freedom to come and go as they please. With doors varying from cheap plastic models to expensive electronic ones (some even compatible with sliding glass doors),…
Read moreHome with a skybridge
Hidden away in a small alley in New York is a most unusual home consisting of two apartments in neighbouring buildings, with separate addresses but connected by a cast-iron bridge suspended three stories above the street. The buildings in Manhattan’s…
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