Building Components154 Stories

Skirting boards can be modern and minimal or high and dramatic. Here's how to find one that suits your home's style

An interior designer shares the eight-step process she uses to choose the right internal doors for a home

These tapware choices show just what an impact small details can make – in the nicest possible way

Avoid waking up to a cold shower this winter by learning what to look for when maintaining your hot water unit

For warmth and a cosy ambience outdoors, nothing beats a fire pit – here's how to select the right design

See how beautifully patterned paper around a fireplace can make it the focal point of the room

If you don't fancy the upkeep of real timber decking, low-maintenance composite timber could be an appealing alternative

Voids and atriums come in many forms in a home, but they all achieve the same things – lashings of light and space

Avoid the inconvenience of calling the wrong tradie for a faulty appliance. Here is a guide on when to call a plumber

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From feature walls to bespoke colour combinations – here's a sneak peek at how the latest brick looks are stacking up