I used my favourite ‘messy’ art technique making custom/upcycled coasters earlier in the year. I recently discovered blank baubles at Kmart and thought I could recreate it on…
Adding a geometric accent wall is a fantastic way to inject personality and visual interest into your living spaces. Here’s our step by step process for painting a…
Are you tired of the same old boring garden sculptures from retail stores? Why don’t you create your own. With just a few supplies and some creativity, you…
Mother’s day, Father’s day, Christmas and Birthdays are always a great reason to think about, and give gifts to, those we love and hold special in our hearts.…
Potatoes are one of the best crops to plant if you’re new to gardening. Growing potatoes is easy, helps break up tough soil, and a good crop makes…
We recently bought a new home, which is all very exciting, and we’re now turning our minds to getting all the rooms ready before we move in.
I have been struggling to find a space to hang up my hats and bags for a while now and I finally settled on creating a teepee bag…
We have an old wooden toy chest that we acquired from my Poppy some time ago now. It’s been one of those must-get-around-to-doing projects for a long time.…
Discover how to turn the $199 Kmart Cubby House into a playhouse palace fit for a princess (and prince). We inject a bit of Kiwi flavour into the Kmart Cubby House…
This is a wonderful story of one man’s trash, is his daughter’s treasure! Find out how we turned a broken old crate into a wonderful, educational garden sculpture.…
This faux cactus stone garden is a great project to do with your kids, whatever their age. They are just perfect to brighten up an empty windowsill in your home.…
Over the past few weeks I’ve been creating and making fun Christmas decorations to make my home feel more festive. With the right tools these whimsical wooden Christmas…
This year I decided to starting decorating my home early with Christmas decorations. You see for the past 2 years we haven’t had the tree and decorations up…
Well it’s Spring the perfect time to bring the birds into the garden. And what better way than with a bird bath. Here’s how to make one from…
I got the inspiration for this great little family craft project from my school, where the kids were making something similar for wood-working. These bright and colourful bird…
This has to be one of our most successful DIY projects we’ve made for our little one. We made this kid’s play kitchen using an old bedside table drawer…
I don’t know about you, but I’m constantly looking for ways to store all my children’s toys. Luckily for me my husband is a hobby beer brewer, and…
Do dogs and new babies mix? If you have a dog, it’s worthwhile preparing early to ensure a safe and happy start to the relationship between your fur…
I don’t know about you but we are always losing my daughters hair clips! So in a vain attempt to create some organisation I decided to make this…
The humble pallet has to be the most forgiving, and most fun material to work with. I’ve always wanted a really raw, and rustic looking, pallet table in…
In Part 1 of our under stairs kid’s study nook, we created a feature wall using magnetic paint. We also made some cool magnetic frames using washi tape.…
Ever since we renovated our 80s bungalow, we’ve wondered what to do with the wasted floor space under our stairs. Finally, we decided to create an under the…
I’d just been thinking about making a cool decorative wall clock, when I was going through the aisle at Spotlight, only to see all the elements I need to make and…
There’s nothing better than a bench seat under a sunny window on a Sunday morning. Curling up with a cup of coffee, and a good book, on a…
My daughter loves to challenge me. Last week she had me making her a rainbow shelf and this week it’s a pompom cactus. I’d been looking online for some…
So the other day I saw these cute cloud shelves on Pinterest and told my Daughter I would make her one. She promptly turned around and said, “I…
Adding a pet to your family can be a great way to help your children build empathy and responsibility, as well as help their physical, emotional and social…
I have always gone for the most eco looking product on my supermarket shelves. When my baby was born, however, I started looking a bit more earnestly at…
If your house constantly feels chilly no matter how many heaters you have going, it may be worth your while to look into insulating. Insulation is one of…
Do you want to decrease your family’s impact on the environment but are not sure where to start? Whether you need some ideas that take very little time…
With the rising cost of power as well as the environmental impact of electricity use regularly in the media, saving power is something we are frequently reminded we…
Unfortunately many people incorrectly use the terms hoarding and cluttering interchangeably. Both terms can be used to describe someone who accumulates things to the point of it becoming…
We love to start with de-cluttering the bathroom. It’s the smallest room in the house, yet one we use every day. Due to it’s function it needs to…
Often referred to as the hub of the home, most kitchens get a good workout every day, especially with growing kids to keep fed and happy. With a…
For most of us, the lounge is where we spend the majority of our relax and play time when we’re at home. Not surprisingly, clutter can build up…
Now that you’ve cracked the bathroom, it’s time to move on to de-cluttering the master bedroom. The master bedroom is all about you. You could even say, ‘you…
Tired of a messy house? Looking for ideas to achieve a clutter free home? We provide a step-by-step approach of practical advice to help you declutter your home. And…
So you’ve decided to de-clutter your home, and now you want to know how to do it. Follow our simple step-by-step process to reduce that clutter now. How to…
Clutter is a major problem for families with children in the house! Find out how to de-clutter your home, save time and reduce stress.
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