Top Tips

Top tips for setting your kitchen budget

Kitchen Studio’s Mark Bruce shares tips for setting a realistic kitchen budget that keeps your renovation on track.

Top tips for designing a kitchen that feels as good as it looks

Layout mistakes, clutter traps and what to consider before you fall in love with a look.

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Top tips for planning the perfect kitchen layout

A good kitchen layout is about more than style. It’s what makes cooking simpler, keeps movement flowing, and ensures storage is where you need it.

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Top tips for choosing kitchen cabinetry that combines style and function

Cabinetry makes the biggest visual statement in a kitchen, but its performance is just as important as its design. The best choices combine durability, function, and timeless style.

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Top tips for creating a functional bathroom layout

Get the flow, clearances, and storage right before you choose tiles or tapware.

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Top tips: How to know if your real estate agent is the right fit

Simple signs to help you spot the right support before you sign anything

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Top Tips: Why you should start preparing to sell – even if you’re not ready yet

Thinking about selling, but not quite ready to list? You’re not alone. Many homeowners wait until they’ve found the perfect place before doing anything about their current one. But by then, it’s often too late to act quickly.

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Top tips for inspecting the roof (even if you’re not a roofing expert)

Learn five simple ways to check a roof’s condition without climbing a ladder, plus what to look for and when to call in the pros.

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Top tips for using curtains to cut heat loss and power bills

Discover how the right curtains can reduce heat loss, improve comfort, and cut power bills this winter, without major upgrades.

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Top tips for choosing textiles when you’ve got pets or kids

From stain resistance to smart colour choices, discover how to pick fabrics that can handle kids, pets, and everyday mess while still looking great.

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Top tips for planning a custom build (when you don’t know where to start)

Thinking of building your own home but feeling overwhelmed? Here are simple tips to help you prepare for a custom build with confidence.

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Top tips to get your home sale-ready (without losing your mind)

Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of selling your home? Gina von Sturmer shares her top tips to help you declutter, style, and prep your property so buyers see its full value, without losing your mind in the process.

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