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None of us really think about how to clean an iron, but it does actually need the occasional polish. If you want your clothes perfectly pressed after each laundry load, you'll want to clean your iron. (Speaking of, are you cleaning your front loader or top load...
A neat and clean fridge means easy access to all your food, no two ways about it. It's probably the most hardworking appliance in your kitchen, but you also probably aren't cleaning it as often as other appliances. (Like how often you clean your microwave... or your...
For those with disabilities, or who have loved ones with disabilities, they have the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The NDIS provides ‘reasonable and necessary’ funding along with access to support and services for people with permanent and significant...
When was the last time you took out a box that looked like it said ‘baking powder’, only for you to realise too late that it was baking soda? Don’t worry, you’re not the first one to confuse one from the other! You’d wonder why manufacturers didn’t name baking powder...
Ever try to reheat food and have it go splat? Or maybe the curry bubbled over while it was cooking. Cleaning a microwave isn't the most fun of chores, but it is necessary — and not just because someone made pasta sauce explode inside. (Whoops!) As for how to clean a...
There are many ways to seek relief from dry weather, but a humidifier is one of the best. It's also great for improving the air quality, especially for those of us who suffer from hay fever. In fact, a humidifier does many things, from alleviating dry skin to...
Few chores have us as reluctant as cleaning a toilet bowl. We know we have to clean a toilet, but we don't want to get up close and personal with it. Still, given how much we use the toilet in our house, it's imperative to keep it squeaky clean. They do call it a...
You probably don't think about how often you use your shower head — and that means you don't think about how to clean a showerhead. But you'd be surprised (and horrified) at how much and how easily dirt can build up on that little appliance. Cleaning a showerhead is...
Few things are classier than something in suede. A jacket, a pair of boots, even a couch — suede is just versatile and comfortable. But as chic as suede can be, it's also highly impractical. Suede can't get wet, and gets dirty pretty easily. And cleaning suede...
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None of us really think about how to clean an iron, but it does actually need the occasional polish. If you want your clothes perfectly pressed after each laundry load, you'll want to clean your iron. (Speaking of, are you cleaning your front loader or top load...
A neat and clean fridge means easy access to all your food, no two ways about it. It's probably the most hardworking appliance in your kitchen, but you also probably aren't cleaning it as often as other appliances. (Like how often you clean your microwave... or your...
Ever try to reheat food and have it go splat? Or maybe the curry bubbled over while it was cooking. Cleaning a microwave isn't the most fun of chores, but it is necessary — and not just because someone made pasta sauce explode inside. (Whoops!) As for how to clean a...
There are many ways to seek relief from dry weather, but a humidifier is one of the best. It's also great for improving the air quality, especially for those of us who suffer from hay fever. In fact, a humidifier does many things, from alleviating dry skin to...
Few chores have us as reluctant as cleaning a toilet bowl. We know we have to clean a toilet, but we don't want to get up close and personal with it. Still, given how much we use the toilet in our house, it's imperative to keep it squeaky clean. They do call it a...
You probably don't think about how often you use your shower head — and that means you don't think about how to clean a showerhead. But you'd be surprised (and horrified) at how much and how easily dirt can build up on that little appliance. Cleaning a showerhead is...
Few things are classier than something in suede. A jacket, a pair of boots, even a couch — suede is just versatile and comfortable. But as chic as suede can be, it's also highly impractical. Suede can't get wet, and gets dirty pretty easily. And cleaning suede...
They say birds of a leather (jacket) flock together, and any hide-loving guy or girl understands that two things get better with age: fine wine and a vintage moto jacket. So while it may not be the end of the world when your suede outfit gets stained, the panic is...
Take your home from bored to board(ed) Wall panelling is nifty and fabulous, and we are big fans. It’s the darling of any well-designed home, and architecture’s poster child for ‘form-meets-function’. If you want the rooms in your house to look luxurious on the fly,...
It might be your brand-new summer wardrobe or your newfound love for all things environmentally friendly, but your purple faux fur couch and dark mahogany table just don’t seem to cut it anymore. You’re looking for something light, airy, and stunning – exactly what a...
It's kind of hard to imagine designing a laundry room or space — after all, that's just where you put your washing machine, right? You just need somewhere to put your machine — or two, if you have a washer and dryer — and enough room to maneuver. It doesn't even have...
Thinking of buying a dining table for your home? Not so fast. There are some things you’ll want to consider before purchasing one (or risk having the wrong piece of furniture for your dining room layout!). We’re weighing in on the great debate between rectangular and...
Have you been looking for ensuite bathroom ideas, but feel that they’re just not stylish enough? Search no more, because we’re giving you the best ensuite design tips straight from interior design experts! It doesn’t matter if you have a lot of room to work with, or a...
Not all bathrooms – or baths – are created equal. Much like a good personality test, there is one for every person. Get to know which bath is perfect for you! Types of baths Freestanding bath Similar to a piece of furniture, freestanding baths are...
Tiny homes are taking the world by storm, and Aussie houses and apartments are no exception. Small home living is for people who want to cut back on expenses, or be able to travel without worrying about home maintenance while they’re away. If you’re an urban dweller...
Have you been looking for the ultimate list on how to have the best walk in robe for your home? Search no more! We’re pulling out all the stops to bring you our great(est) walk in robe ideas, and we’re not holding back! Designing your walk in robe Before...
For those with disabilities, or who have loved ones with disabilities, they have the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The NDIS provides ‘reasonable and necessary’ funding along with access to support and services for people with permanent and significant...
What Is Considered A Reasonable And Necessary Support For The NDIS? The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funds services for people living with a permanent disability. The funding areas include education, employment, independence, social participation, and...
How Does The NDIS Work? The NDIS, or National Disability Insurance Scheme, has helped nearly 460,000 Australians living with a disability. The scheme provides funding packages for people aged 16 to 65 who have a permanent and substantial impairment. If this sounds...
What Is The NDIS? If you or someone you know has a permanent disability, you may want to familiarise yourself with the NDIS. NDIS stands for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, established by the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013. The NDIS supports...
There are two common types of washing machines: the top load washing machine and the front load washing machine. They're both capable of cleaning clothes just fine — the biggest contrast is in the names: how you load and empty each washing machine. A top loading...
If the washing machine cleaned itself alongside our clothes, life would be so much better. But your washing machine needs regular cleaning — especially for front loading washing machines. They may be more energy efficient and use less water for washing, but they need...
Most of us probably wish the washing machine cleaned itself every time we ran a load — it's already cleaning our clothes, after all! And it would save us time and effort that we can use for more important things. But dirt, debris, and other deposits build up in your...
This is it, the day you’ve been dreading. As you usher in your landlord for a routine inspection, you hold your breath as she goes through the rental inspection checklist. You realise with a pounding heart that there aren’t enough fingers to cross for good luck, and...
Your lease is almost up and you’re now in the process of getting ready to move into another place. Now is a good time to settle on the decision of whether to hire a professional to help you out with the end of lease cleaning or not. There are a lot of tenants who opt...
Bond cleaning can be overwhelming if you don’t have a thorough guide, as it requires a lot of work to get a satisfactory verdict and your bond back in full. It is challenging to figure out where to start and how deep your cleaning should go, especially if you’re...
How To Clean Your Home When You're Moving Out If it's time to move out of your house or apartment, it's important to leave it in the same state that you found it, or maybe even better. A poor cleaning job could actually cost you money and cause serious complications...
How To Guarantee You Get Your Bond Back If it's time to move out of your current residence, it's also time to request the return of the bond. Unfortunately, many people lose money from their bond because of issues that are easily preventable. If you're planning on...