Home & Home Improvement

Ditch the knick-knacks and boot the pets outside - how to prepare your place for an open home

Have you ever looked at real estate signs on the side of the road and privately thought, “I could do that”? You could be right.

The household furniture we once relied upon (or just plain ‘tolerated’), may no longer be suited to our more specialised senior needs.

Age alone does not determine whether you need to live in a supported care environment. Take a look at what independent householders have to say

We had pushed for a spacious house for the kids, but now they had left home, we had yet to figure out what to do with the large house.

Di is a former fashion designer, artist and shoe hoarder who travels, still paints and has stamped her eclectic minimalist bent on her independent apartment. She gives us her 3 TOP DESIGN tips

Relocating is something most people consider during the course of their lifetime, and seniors aren’t immune from it.

With the following tips, we encourage you to think about ‘cleaning and clutter-removal’ as a way to prevent fire in your home.

Delve into how setting a timer can be a game-changer in motivating yourself to tackle post-dinner cleanup

The importance of adequate and appropriate lighting in and around our homes cannot be underestimated. With daylight hours on the decrease, now is the time to prioritise best lighting practices.