Cervical cancer survivors prone to other cancers
Women who survive cervical cancer are at increased risk for developing other cancers decades later, according to a report in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Cut it, clear it, pave it
Pavers are the unsung heroes of inner-city courtyards everywhere
but do we use them too often?
Romping room
When designing spaces for children, you can throw away the rule
book and have some fun.
Home offices: nook or cranny?
Renovation Nation How much space do you really need for an
effective home office?
Let us spray
The new crop of garden chemicals are more environmentally friendly
than ever.
The big switch-off
Discovering how much power household appliances really use can come
as a shock.
What your sofa says about you
Take this quiz to find out if your taste in interior design makes
you a minimalist or a maven.
Household genius
Renovation Nation Does a house need to be intelligent? The
ins and outs of smart wiring.
The right angle
A solar pergola is a sustainable way to regulate room temperatures,
says Ann Pilmer.
Home renovation: a test of love?
Renovating the family home places a huge strain on even the
strongest partnership.
Let's take it outside
With an extra ''room'' outdoors, exterior design and decor are all
the rage, writes Justine Costigan.
Is the grass greener on the roof?
Living under the lawn can help save on heating and cooling bills,
writes Alex May.
The mother of invention
Architect-turned-designer Sally Dominguez lets her natural talent
speaks for itself.
Spring fever a blooming nuisance
The change of season can create havoc for allergy sufferers but not
all plants are to blame.
In retrospect
In the world of furniture and homewares, hindsight is a beautiful
thing, writes Ann Pilmer.
Backyard reality
After enjoying the beauty of oleanders in France I hoped to plant
them in my - too small - urban garden.
Clean, green hygiene
Do bacteria matter? Is chemical-free cleaning an oxymoron? Alex May
tries life without blue spray.
Aussie design puts the mojo in Soho
A London nightclub reclaims its glamour queen crown with the help
of an Aussie icon.
Pimp my room: is plastic fantastic?
Plastic furniture: designer perfect or decorative disaster? Have
your say.
L&S Hot Discussions
Underfoot and out of
Poor pavers. They get walked all over. Ignored. Forgotten about. But should we think
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Home Offices: a
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The dollars and sense
I was leafing through Building Contractor magazine this morning (the things I do for
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Yossy says:
Regarding the environmental issue of baking: Use eaves on your roof, and/or a pergola.
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termite says:
Drainage is always an issue. We ignore it at our peril.
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Give tanks for tax
With the relentless election messages being pushed by all parties it got me
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Holding the brave
We may not know when the election is to be held but we certainly know how long
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Back to reality
I have just enjoyed five weeks in France and Spain (on the island of Menorca in the
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I would be glad to forgo a tax cut if it helped implement an infrustructre initiative for the future by providing many if not... More
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Hooray to hear someone suggesting something sensible!... More
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Nanna technology
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