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Whether you’re renovating, decorating, landscaping – or simply want some security tips – you’ll find plenty of advice on improving life on the home front here.

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Pool blankets

Saving water with a pool blanket…more

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Antiques ahoy!

Woolloongabba Antique Centre…more

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Locking up

Home security tips …more

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Front screen door

Security screens and doors

It is possible to have security that looks subtle and in character with your house. …more

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Renovating stairs

Do you know the difference between a stringer and a tread?…more

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Kerbside collection

When it's OK to put junk on the street…more

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Our top five antique shops

Here, in no particular order, is our list of the top five antique or second hand shops in Brisbane. …more

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Holiday security

Tips for protecting your home while you're away on holidays. …more

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Suburbs likely to flood

Free, online flood reports of Brisbane's likely flood zones by suburb…more

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More paperwork for sellers

Sustainability declaration for all sellers…more

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The Brookes Street house

Brisbane’s architectural brilliance

With an expected selling price between $1.8m and $2.3m, this is a must see property…more

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New sustainable housing laws

What renovators and builders need to know…more

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Rainwater harvesting

Seeking self sufficiency in and around your home…more

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Build your dream deck

A guide to Council requirements for decks…more

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Fast track the building application process

Get quick building approval within five working days…more

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Emphasise the strengths

Tips to avoid a yawn-inducing, vanilla reno job…more

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Little Wonder - A unit renovation

A unit renovation from tawdry existence to successful interior makeover …more

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The builder, the architect and the engineer

Understand the who’s who of planning and building in Brisbane…more

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Extending, renovating or raising your home

How to get building and planning approval in Brisbane…more

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Finding the right builder for your job

How to find the right builder for your job…more

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