The two most common enquiries I get are: Is there a rose called a certain name? and Where do I buy this rose I am after? This article should help you out!
Life
Articles all about our country, your favourites like food, wine, family, your home, gardening, retirement living and yes, something about pets also.
Now is the Time to Complete Your Home Energy Audit
Stop energy bills burning a hole in your pocket. Summer is the perfect season to complete a home energy audit; find out how to do it here.
Know Your Rights when renovating – A Guide to Consumer Law
Seasoned renovators know that good relationships with competent tradespeople and reliable suppliers are the key to a successful renovation.
Land Price Pressure
While current homeowners might be happy with their high house values, unaffordability is not good news for first-home buyers, nor for those selling their home.
Floor Sanding
In response to a question from a fellow GrownUp, in this feature I am going to explore the idea of sanding wooden floors.
Say G’day to Your Ancestors
've been obsessed with genealogy all summer. Never got around to it before but the internet makes it so very easy and fascinating.
Ageing in Place the Abeyfield Way
Bruce Kaye is an active supporter of Abbeyfield, which provides living accommodations for older people who want affordability, security, companionship and independent living
Surviving Xmas With Teens
Gen Y are lazy. Gen Y are selfish. To understand Gen Y, you have to put yourself in their shoes and ask: "What's in it for me?"
Life As Preparation for Retirement
John Miles is a very energized and alive 75 years old. On reflection he figures that he started getting ready for retirement when he was about twelve.
Laying Tiles
A job that the average home handy person would only tackle rarely is laying ceramic floor tiles. This job is not for the faint hearted!