Advice and reviews to help you plan building and renovation projects – from materials to trades to project management.
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September 9, 2024
Should you buy an Ikea or Bunnings flat-pack kitchen?
Is a flat-pack kitchen right for you?
April 3, 2024
The secret house paint tax you’re paying for
Australian consumers are forking out millions for a paint recycling scheme with no reporting on where the money goes.
February 7, 2023
Bunnings best buys and products to avoid
We look at popular Bunnings buys to help you with your next hardware purchase.
January 30, 2023
5 bathroom renovation traps to avoid
A bathroom renovation can add significant value to your home, as long as you avoid these five renovation traps.
Ratings and reviews
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January 16, 2023
Five steps to house plans that won’t blow your budget
June 24, 2022
How to buy the right cordless drill for the job
June 24, 2022
How we test cordless drills
September 23, 2021
How to buy the best carpet
September 9, 2021
How to buy the best timber and tile flooring
September 9, 2021
How to buy the best flooring
August 3, 2021
10 home renovation projects you shouldn’t DIY
July 19, 2021
Best budget buys to kit out your kitchen
September 3, 2020
The Renovator Paint Runner Pro review
May 18, 2020
Should you buy a bidet?
February 26, 2020
How we test interior paint
January 10, 2020
How to find the best self-storage
January 8, 2020
How to buy the best ladder
January 8, 2020
How to buy the best interior paint
November 11, 2019
How to resolve conflicts with tradies
September 2, 2019
10 things that happen every time you visit Bunnings
August 19, 2019
Tips for designing the perfect kitchen
July 11, 2019
Find-a-tradie websites
June 20, 2019
5 biggest kitchen renovation traps
June 14, 2019