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Most PopularCut Costs: 10 Money-Saving Habits to Perk Up Your Bank Balance
Thrifty living is possible if you know how. Here are 10 habits to get into so you can save money every day
Full StoryMost PopularCheatsheet: How to Do a Smart and Cheap Grocery Shop
In an extract from 'The $50 Weekly Shop: Weekday Dinners', Jody Allen shares her tips for outsmarting canny retailers
Full StoryMost PopularWar on Waste: How to Keep Your Fridge Food Fresh
These 9 refrigerator rules will keep more of your food fresh and tasty – and out of the compost bin
Full StoryDecorating IdeasLand of Opportunity: The Best Things to Buy at Secondhand Shops
Purchasing vintage wares is both environmentally responsible and fun. Here's a guide on how to tackle secondhand shops
Full StoryMost PopularBudget Bathroom Renovation Ideas for Under $5000
Refresh your bathroom on a budget with these simple yet stunning ideas for an easy bathroom makeover
Full StoryMost PopularShoestring Budget: Getting the Best Kitchen Cabinets for Less
It can be daunting choosing the right kitchen cabinets with limited funds, but these UK design experts' tips will help
Full StoryMost Popular7 Ways to Be More Sustainable at Home on a Budget
From cheap insulation ideas to zero-cost home updates, these expert tips will help you save money and energy
Full StoryProject Of The WeekBefore & After: A Cheap & Cheerful Makeover of a 1980s Caravan
Armed with an AU$1500 budget, a Melbourne couple rolled up their sleeves and transformed a caravan in just three months
Full StoryGardensFabulous Ideas to Borrow From Achievable Garden Entries at MIFGS
Tertiary students led the way with their achievable garden ideas at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
Full StoryOrganisingHow to Organise Your Living Room on Almost Any Budget
Make your living room clutter-free and more usable with budget-friendly ideas to suit your storage needs
Full StoryMost PopularCan't Afford a New Architect-Designed Home? Think Again!
How to lower the cost of an architecturally designed house in Australia with modular and prefabricated homes
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