How to repair your sofa

A sagging, scratched, or ripped sofa looks tatty. There’s no proper support for seating and cushions. But you don’t need to throw it away. T...

What do you know about diamond colours

Photo credits: Justin (Flickr) All people agree, from royalty to high profile celebrities to die-hard romantics, that diamonds are extremely...

How to: incorporate Ikat in your home

An ikat pattern is the result of a procedure known as resist dyeing which a quite similar  tie-dye. Through the named process, only certain ...

How to: container home construction

While designing and building a shipping container home may sound a bit weird, it can really be a practical and financially rewarding decisio...

What to do if your antiques become damaged

Do you panic when you discover a damaged antique in your collection? Have you ever actually damaged a ring by accidentally scratching it on ...

Matching blinds to a room

Are you tired of your same-old-same-old bedroom or lounge? Have you been through a kaleidoscope of colours but still feel as though somethin...

Why move to a smaller house

How often have you thought that moving to a new house means moving to a bigger residence? Removalists eastern suburbs say that this doesn’t ...

Tips for successful unpacking

Some people love unpacking and hate packing. Some feel the other way around. For those who prefer packing, or indeed want to make unpacking ...