Bunnings raves about mum’s $300 reno
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Summer temperatures can frazzle even the most stoic of gardens, but there are a few simple ways you can ensure your backyard thrives over the hotter months.
Extended family welcome this Christmas – and beyond
Meet the new family – a multi-generational household which nurtures social, emotional and financial growth for one and all.
Secret to peaceful multi-generational living
Multi-generational living is now peaking, so how do you design a home for both young kids and grandparents?
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