Homes and renovating

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.

Pool blankets

Saving water with a pool blanket…more

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Antiques ahoy!

Woolloongabba Antique Centre…more

Security screens and doors

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

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

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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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

Rainwater harvesting

Seeking self sufficiency in and around your home…more

Build your dream deck

A guide to Council requirements for decks…more

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

The builder, the architect and the engineer

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

Extending, renovating or raising your home

How to get building and planning approval in Brisbane…more

Finding the right builder for your job

How to find the right builder for your job…more