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When is the right time of year to be cleaning your windows in Australia? As a rule of thumb it is spring or autumn; you will find the days are long enough, the weather is temperate and there is less chance of rain marring your efforts. But then again, it is a matter of location…

There is a simple rule to solar panel maintenance safety in this country: you as a homeowner are free to make note of any problems and report them, but let a qualified individual handle the electrical side of things. With live DC current, fire risk and the elements to contend with, one does not want…

One should refer to the official National Construction Code for any NCC 2026 updates prior to commencing work on an ensuite, laundry or bathroom. And there is a straightforward rule of thumb: put away any old waterproofing diagrams, sales material from a supplier or recollections of a 2019 renovation from a friend. We have not…

When it comes to tending a roof in Melbourne this year, there are really only three things to do: ensure water is given somewhere to go, be on the lookout for minor damage and know when conditions make it unwise to be up on the roof. With a couple of visual checks a year, some…

Tropical North Australia: Wet Season or Dry? It is a matter of the kind of trip you are after, as well as the weather and access. Make for the dry season and you will have your outdoor plans in order with good roads and pleasant evenings. The wet season has its own appeal: less traffic,…

With the right approach to Great Barrier Reef safety, a first time in the water need not be a source of nerves but an enjoyable day out. The basics are simple: put your trust in a good tour operator, be honest about your swimming, have your equipment in order, don’t let the weather or your…

For a coastal walk in Victoria one does not have to look far to see that autumn or spring are preferable, the months of March to May and September to November in particular. The weather is mild and you will not be contending with the summer hordes; it is comfortable for a day out or…

Your Waterfall Walk In the vicinity of the Blue Mountains waterfalls you will find everything from a brief cascade to hard tracks that put you through rainforest and sandstone country. If it is your first time out, the Valley of the Waters Track has the most to offer in the way of scenery; for those…

There is a reason 90s lip liner has made a comeback in Australia; it is a case of wearable nostalgia and you get the shape of things without the heavy hand of a full lipstick face. For a modern take, try a diffused lip gradient by going with a brown or taupe liner, keep the…