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Many people leave the burden of sorting through their possessions after their death to grieving family members.

Hey Boomers, for your kids’ sake please ‘Swedish Death Clean’ the house

There’s a shipping container in my parents’ backyard. Neither remembers what’s in it. One day I will be forced to spend weeks sorting through it.

  • Lisa Martin

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Open the door to love with these sworn-worthy home accessories

Sweet finds for a love-filled home, whether it’s for dinner for two, a casual catch-up or indulging in self-care

  • Georgie Gordon
In the kitchen, Vibia “Plusminus” pendant lights hang over an old pine table surrounded by Fritz Hansen “Series 7″ chairs.

Old meets new inside this art dealer’s late-Victorian three-storey home

This treasure-filled terrace with a sleek extension mixes antiques with contemporary art.

  • Susan Redman

Take a peek inside this art collector’s pink palace

A 1930s Spanish Mission-style house shows off the owner’s exuberant style.

  • Heather Nette King
In general, lemons and limes perform best for cleaning tasks; oranges, grapefruits and other citrus are great for deodorising.

You probably already have this cleaning product in your fruit bowl

Seven handy ways to add some zest into your cleaning with a humble lemon.

  • Jennifer Barger

Bring a splash of summer into the home with this splice-inspired colour palette

Vibrant hues of lemon and lime create a fresh new look, a combination of sunshiny shades and lush verdant green.

  • Georgie Gordon
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Libby and Tom Owen Edmunds at their dining table, under a lamp with porcelain leaves by Kris Coad. The painting above Libby’s head is Blowfly Dreaming by Kimberley artist Tracey Ramsay.

This Darling Point apartment is an exercise in combining colour and texture

Two intrepid travellers combine their love of Asia with spectacular Sydney Harbour views.

  • Susan Redman

Pack your bags with these holiday-inspired must-haves

Check in and chill out with these chic summer essentials, from the perfect beach bag to an elegant outdoor sofa and a clever wet-to-dry hair tool.

  • Georgie Gordon

I’ll never fix our smoke alarm so it’s just as well the taps leak

I’m not Bob the Builder – I’m the Achilles of klutzes.

  • Anson Cameron
Applying mulch to your garden before you take off will stop the sun baking the soil surface.

How to make sure your garden survives your summer holiday

With a little forethought, your garden stands a much better chance of making it through your break unscathed.

  • Megan Backhouse

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