As my husband Jack and I got older, we realised that simple tasks like getting in and out of the bathtub were becoming more difficult. We wanted to stay in our home and maintain our independence, but we knew we needed to make some changes to ensure our safety. That’s when we started looking into …
My name is Mark, and after years of dreaming about it, I finally decided to build my own backyard shed. I’ve always wanted a space to work on my hobbies and store tools, so I knew this project was going to be something special. The first step was to find high-quality materials, so I visited …
My name is Sarah, and as a busy mum of three, I’ve always struggled with the chaos of keeping my laundry room organised. It was cramped, cluttered, and didn’t have enough storage for all the kids’ clothes, towels, and bedding. I knew I needed a change, so I began searching for laundry renovations for growing …
I’m Ryan, a father of two energetic boys, and weekends at our house are always lively. One Saturday afternoon, we were having a typical family day in the backyard when things took an unexpected turn. My youngest, Liam, was practicing his cricket swing when—CRASH!—the ball flew straight into our living room window, shattering the glass. …
When I started my own marketing firm in Brisbane, things grew quickly. Soon, our office was buzzing with energy, but there was one major problem—our old air conditioning system wasn’t cutting it anymore. My team was uncomfortable, productivity was dropping, and I knew something had to change. That’s when I decided to look into commercial …
Our terracotta tiles on the roof are very old and have had no maintenance done to them. Now they need serious repairs and replacements. I think I’m going to get terracotta again because of how classic and beautiful the tiles look. It’s actually an ancient form of ceramics, I recently discovered. As I was researching …
I’m Julie, a single mum of two, living in a quiet suburb of Melbourne. Life as a single parent can be unpredictable, but I didn’t expect the storm that hit our house one fateful night. Strong winds and flying debris shattered one of the large front windows in our living room, leaving us exposed to …
I do love a good company retreat, I’m not going to lie. The last company I worked at had NO idea about any of that stuff, so much so that the bosses would treat you with suspicion if you so much as took the day off to attend your grandmother’s funeral. What, you want to …
People said I was mad, opening my specialist shop. Maybe I would’ve had a chance if I’d started in a shopping centre, maybe over in Northland, where my wares would get more traction and more exposure. A tiny place like Keymore, where people are more concerned with farm produce and keeping out riff-raff? It’ll never …
I’ve never felt unsafe in our neighbourhood. I always walk around late at night and often leave the back door unlocked. But the other day I was sitting in my bathtub having a soak when I noticed this pair of eyes pop up into the slit where the window was slightly open. It’s pretty high …