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Garden Design10 Spots to Save Money in Your Garden Makeover
These 10 cost-saving ideas from professionals can help you stretch your budget without sacrificing style or quality
Full StoryMost PopularNo-Brainer Ways You Could be Saving Water
Follow this easy room-by-room guide to slash your water usage (and your bills)
Full StoryLife6 Ways Sharing With Neighbours Helps Save Money & the Environment
From tool libraries to community gardens, there are lots of ways communities can band together and do some good
Full StoryHow Do I...How Do I... Breathe New Life Into My Backyard on a Budget?
A landscape designer shares six ideas for updating the look of your garden without breaking the bank
Full StoryGardeningTricks of the Trade: How to Save Money on Garden Soil
Interested in container gardening with large pots and planters, but worried about the cost of all that soil? Read on!
Full StoryBudgeting Your ProjectRein In and Splash Out: How to Budget for a Kitchen Renovation
Follow these tips to achieve a kitchen that looks great, functions impeccably and comes in on budget
Full StoryDecorating8 Budget-Friendly Ways to Farewell an Empty Wall
Fill that large, white expanse without emptying your wallet by getting creative with art, mirrors and textiles
Full StoryKitchensGet the Best Kitchen Benchtop for Your Budget
There are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to finding the right benchtop – even when you’re on a budget
Full StoryGarden DesignEnhance the Privacy of Your Outdoor Retreat... on a Budget
Unwinding in full view of the neighbours is less than appealing, but fixing your outdoor privacy issues can be easy
Full StoryMost PopularBuilding to a Budget: 12 Must-Know Design Considerations
What influences the cost of a new build? An architect reveals all – read this before setting your home design in stone
Full StoryBathroomsBeauty on a Budget: Bathroom Styling Tricks
Simple upgrades to tapware, tiles and lighting schemes can elevate your bathroom style with minimal outlay
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