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…
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Show 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…
Read moreLending strong
Lending has risen by almost one-fifth over the last 12 months despite a drop in May, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The new figures show that the total value of new housing loans…
Read moreRug up your home
Winter has set in well and truly this month, making its presence felt with rain, snow and chilly winds. Do you find that no matter how well you heat your house, an icy blast blows in every time someone opens…
Read moreScrap or gold?
If you are about to throw out those old kitchen fittings in readiness for a bright and shiny renovation, wait up a minute. Did you know that you could claim a tax deduction on some of the items you are…
Read moreNot for the shy
When marketing a home, it’s common to list the number of bathrooms (bedrooms etc), with the more the better, in most cases. A house in Milwaukee, however, has a novel feature – four toilets in one bathroom! Originally built in…
Read moreTouchups to sell your home
Are you ready to put your home on the market, but not sure what needs to be done to get it in shape? Here’s a quick checklist. 1. If you want buyers to flock into your home, make sure the…
Read moreDécor for kids
Kids, pets and mess go together – it’s a fact of life. So when it comes time to renovate your home, save angst by opting not to paint the walls white nor instal beautiful carpets throughout. If you prefer a…
Read moreBuilding approvals lift
Building approvals lifted again in May, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The seasonally adjusted figures show that the total number of homes approved rose 5.5% in May, after a 1.9% rise in…
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