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Jul 9, 20233 min read
Our Place: Australian renovation story of a 1960s double-brick house
“We had to move 20 tonne of dirt from the backyard.” That’s the reference point for Ashleigh and Jordan every time someone asks about the...


Jun 19, 20232 min read
Best bathroom renovation ideas and tips on a budget
Renovating your house on a budget or getting it ready for sale? Or, maybe, just tired of your old shower and vanity? With the help of...


Jun 4, 20232 min read
Future Glass on how to choose and install a mirror
Looking to use high-quality glass fixtures, or a decorative feature, in your renovation but can’t afford it? We’re here to tell you that...

May 31, 20234 min read
How to prepare your house for sale
Looking to sell your house or start making money off property? Award-winning Adelaide real estate agent Kris Casey from Harris shares her...


May 10, 20232 min read
Renovation tips: Kitchen makeover on a budget
Renovating your house on a budget or getting it ready for sale? Or, maybe, just tired of your old kitchen bench and splashback? With the...


Feb 19, 20233 min read
The Adelaide Mini Mansion: Billie Justice Thomson's CBD apartment
Ever wanted to visit a South Australian design museum, curated by one of the state’s best young artists? Or better yet, live in one?...


Feb 6, 20234 min read
Carla and Simon's place
Without stepping foot in the place, Simon bought an early-1900s Victorian-style worker’s cottage, complete with sagging ceilings and a...


Nov 20, 20223 min read
Tess and Michael's place
Walk out onto the bridge and you’re among the treetops. Take in the serenity and connect with the local wildlife - koalas, possums, just...


Nov 14, 20222 min read
Christmas gift guide 2023: Best local South Australian present ideas
Not sure what to get your loved one? You are in the right place. South Australia has some brilliant artists and designers with products...


Sep 18, 20223 min read
A place in the Adelaide Hills: Inside a complete renovation with Elite Built
We’ll breathe new life into your family home and make your renovation dreams your everyday reality, so you can continue to make memories...


Jul 24, 20224 min read
Daniel and Emma's place
Tell me what you want, what you really, really want. Us: Everything in this place. Daniel and Emma: "Lots of cabinetry and clever...


Jun 20, 20225 min read
Tam and Jamie's place
Want to hear a scary story? The history of Adelaide’s northwest is littered with them. From the ghost in the cellar of the Port Dock...


May 22, 20225 min read
Sarah and Myles' place
Kids these days - staying at home longer, living off their parents. We’re not blaming them, it’s hard to buy a house at the moment, but...


May 3, 20226 min read
Kerry and Simon's place
To begin, it was all about the space. Kerry and Simon had three young boys - they didn’t just want it, they needed it. “We were attracted...


Apr 25, 20222 min read
Landscape design: How to create the perfect garden entrance
Looking to bring your garden to life or to create a beautiful new one from scratch? Lee Gray from Lee Gray Landscape Design is here to...


Mar 26, 20223 min read
Penny's Place
Penny's an addict and hundreds of wine bottles were found buried in her backyard just a few years ago. No word of a lie. “While digging...


Mar 20, 20224 min read
Alisa and Lysandra's al.ive body success and DIY renovation tips
As Australia was being plunged into lockdown, Alisa and Lysandra Fraser made a big decision amid growing uncertainty around the country....


Feb 13, 20225 min read
Paris and Phil's place
A magical gum tree on a big block – it’s what drew Paris and Phil to a property in Adelaide’s north west. So much so, they knocked on the...


Jan 18, 20222 min read
The best way to paint a ceiling
Everyone knows a fresh coat of paint can transform a room. But, while most know how to attack the walls with a new brush, are you one of...


Jan 16, 20224 min read
Billie and Ryan's place
Adelaide-based illustrator and painter Billie Justice Thomson has worked with big-name brands Qantas, Gourmet Traveller, Frankie Magazine...
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