Advice and tips

Want to build a granny flat? A new trial scheme will make it easier for Victorians to build second dwellings on their property.

Interested in rooftop solar? Here are the questions you should ask before signing on the dotted line.

There’s nothing black and white about picking paint colours. Here are a colour expert’s top tips for choosing the best white for your walls.

Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day in delicious style with our guide to planning the ultimate picnic, complete with the best-ever chicken club sandwich recipe.

Forget stale or sloppy sandwiches. Here are a chef’s hacks for making the perfect chicken sandwich, plus his go-to recipe. 

Kitchen in need of a makeover? Here’s how to renovate your kitchen, sustainably, on a budget.

VCE exams are already stressful, without the added pressures of a global pandemic. Here are our expert tips for managing exam stress.

On the eve of Victoria’s inaugural Thank You Day public holiday on 23 October, the experts say showing gratitude can be good for our health.

Five-star hotels and boutique B&Bs are off limits, but you can still treat yourself to an indulgent escape without leaving your home.