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…
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…
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,…
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…
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),…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
