Advice and reviews to help you plan building and renovation projects – from materials to trades to project management.
Building and renovating
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9 September 2024
Should you buy an Ikea or Bunnings flat-pack kitchen?
Is a flat-pack kitchen right for you?
3 April 2024
The secret house paint tax you’re paying for
Australian consumers are forking out millions for a paint recycling scheme with no reporting on where the money goes.
7 February 2023
Bunnings best buys and products to avoid
We look at popular Bunnings buys to help you with your next hardware purchase.
30 January 2023
5 bathroom renovation traps to avoid
A bathroom renovation can add significant value to your home, as long as you avoid these five renovation traps.
Ratings and reviews
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16 January 2023
Five steps to house plans that won’t blow your budget
24 June 2022
How to buy the right cordless drill for the job
24 June 2022
How we test cordless drills
23 September 2021
How to buy the best carpet
9 September 2021
How to buy the best timber and tile flooring
9 September 2021
How to buy the best flooring
3 August 2021
10 home renovation projects you shouldn’t DIY
19 July 2021
Best budget buys to kit out your kitchen
3 September 2020
The Renovator Paint Runner Pro review
18 May 2020
Should you buy a bidet?
26 February 2020
How we test interior paint
10 January 2020
How to find the best self-storage
8 January 2020
How to buy the best ladder
8 January 2020
How to buy the best interior paint
11 November 2019
How to resolve conflicts with tradies
2 September 2019
10 things that happen every time you visit Bunnings
19 August 2019
Tips for designing the perfect kitchen
11 July 2019
Find-a-tradie websites
20 June 2019
5 biggest kitchen renovation traps
14 June 2019