Stories

A cracked electrical outlet cover is easy to overlook, especially when it is behind a bed, desk or television. The plate may seem cosmetic, but damage can…

A washing machine that takes too long to fill may leave clothes sitting in a half-started cycle, display an inlet error, or stop before the drum reaches its…

Mulch helps tree roots hold moisture, stay cooler and cope with dry weather, but the material must be placed carefully. A thick mound pressed against the trunk…

A door that whistles on a windy night in Adelaide, or lets in dust during a Sydney summer, is more than a small nuisance. It is a quiet drain on comfort and…

Raccoons are famously clever, with paw prints that look disturbingly close to tiny human hands. Across North America, homeowners battle these masked bandits…

Roof valley leaks show up more often than most homeowners expect, particularly after a decent downpour in Brisbane, Sydney or the Gold Coast hinterland. A…

While frozen pipes sound like a northern hemisphere problem, anyone who has spent a winter in Hobart, Ballarat, or the Blue Mountains knows that burst pipes…

Australian kitchens have wholeheartedly embraced the garbage disposal unit over the past two decades, and it is now a common fixture in renovated homes from…

Across Australia, the approach of spring and summer brings the promise of long evenings and weekend barbecues, but it also signals the start of severe weather…

Spring in Australia runs from September through November, giving gardeners a window that flips the Northern Hemisphere calendar on its head. Many bulbs sold at…