Wicker Outdoor Lounges vs Aluminium: Which Lasts Longer Outside?
Wicker or aluminium for your outdoor lounge? We compare how each ages outside, what care each needs and which suits Australian conditions best.
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Wicker Outdoor Lounges vs Aluminium: Which Lasts Longer Outside?
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Bushfire Rated Outdoor Furniture: What BAL Actually Covers
BAL ratings apply to buildings, not lounges. Here is what that means for frames, cushions and covers if you live in an ember zone in Australia.
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Backyard Shade Ideas: Where the Sun Sits at 3 pm in an Australian Summer
Plan backyard shade around the 3 pm sun: how the sun tracks over Australian backyards, and the umbrellas, blinds and gazebos that follow it.
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Fire Pit Rules in Australia: How to Check What Applies Where You Live
Fire pit rules in Australia vary by state, council and season. The questions to ask, and who to ask, before you light a backyard fire.
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Sustainable Outdoor Furniture in Australia: Certifications, Longevity and End of Life
An honest Australian guide to sustainable outdoor furniture: certifications, longevity, maintenance and what happens at the end of a setting's life.
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Hammocks in Australia: Where to Hang One, Hammock Stand Sizes and Tree Spacing
Hammock stand, two trees or a building fixing? The spacing, clearance and load each option needs, plus kids hammock safety, for Australian backyards.
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BBQ Tool Kit Essentials: Which BBQ Tools to Buy First (and What's a Gimmick)
Tongs, spatula, brush and cover are the BBQ tools worth buying first. Here is how to judge them, and which extras are gimmicks.
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How to Clean a BBQ Before Spring: A Weekend Deep-Clean Plan
The once-a-year BBQ deep clean, split over a weekend: Saturday strip-down, Sunday burners and a safe gas leak test, ready for spring.
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Backyard Pizza Ovens: Choosing an Outdoor Pizza Oven for Australian Weekends
Wood-fired pizza at home in Australia: choosing between a masonry oven and a pizza oven insert, managing the fire, and getting the dough right.
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How to Style Scatter Cushions Outdoors (Without Overthinking It)
A no-fuss way to style outdoor scatter cushions: sizes, numbers, palettes and the practical habits that keep them looking good outside.
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Outdoor Cushion Fabrics That Survive the Australian Sun
How to pick outdoor cushion fabrics that cope with harsh Australian sun. Solution-dyed fabric, UV fade, water resistance and what to avoid.
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Pergola or Umbrella? Picking the Right Shade for Your Backyard
Pergola or umbrella for your backyard? We compare cost, coverage, wind and flexibility so you can pick shade that suits how you live outside.
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Coastal, Modern or Classic? Matching Outdoor Furniture to Your Home
Coastal, modern or classic? How to match outdoor furniture to your home's style so the backyard looks like it belongs to the same house.
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The Finishing Layer: Styling an Outdoor Area with Accessories
Furniture makes the outdoor area. Accessories make it yours. How lanterns, pots, throws and small tables finish a space without cluttering it.
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