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When was the last time you cleaned out the gutters on your house? It’s one of those jobs we leave to the last, even though we know gutters can be a fire hazard and basically just stop working if they…

One of the most commonly-used arguments against solar power is that it won’t work when the sun’s not shining. But scientists might have found a way to get around that problem, with shadow-generated power. According to a report from science…

Housing market sentiment has lifted to a new high as house prices and rents continue to grow across the country, according to a new report released this week by NAB Group Economics. Price growth is likely to slow over the…

The announcement that Labor will support the status quo for negative gearing and capital gains tax should they form government will be welcome news for homeowners and investors, the REIA said this week. Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) president…

New research out of UNSW shows there are six birds for every human on the planet, so it seems only reasonable to grow more trees for them to live in. This Sunday (1 August) is National Tree Day, and with…

Sales of new homes continue to flourish, according to a monthly survey of Australia’s largest home builders. The HIA’s latest New Home Sales report shows that sales in June 2021 jumped 15.3% to be 11.2% higher in the quarter than…

Laundry appliances are essential in most homes but can take up a lot of space, until the slimline Daewoo Mini Drum washing machine arrived. The 240V washer-dryer appliance is designed to be mounted on a wall, works quietly and can…

Building work on new houses leapt by 40% over the year to end March, according to new data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The seasonally adjusted figures show that the total number of homes commenced rose…

Australia’s homebuyers are entering the property market up to five years sooner due to homebuyer grants, research shows. New data from the Commonwealth Bank has revealed customers have bought property, on average, 4.78 years faster using the First Home Loan…

With ailments such as asthma, allergies, hypersensitivity, and hyperactivity in children being linked to exposure to chemicals, families are increasingly looking for ways to maintain a healthy, chemical-free home. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are substances found in many common household…