Home & Home Improvement

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.

Daylight hours are shortening and it’s our reminder to attend to outdoor home and vehicle security issues so we stay safe when we’re out and about through the cooler months of the year.

Whether your ‘office’ is a designated room, a desk in the corner of the living room, or simply at one end of the dining room table, it’s a lot more inviting if it’s clean, tidy, and orderly.

It is generally considered safer when residential properties have someone residing in them. If damage does occur, someone living in the house will spot it and be able to clean it up quickly.