Whether you’ve just moved into your home or you’ve lived there for years, there’s a good chance it’ll need work at some point. However, home renovations can be expensive — averaging...
Historic homes are often bursting with design character and charm that’s really hard to recreate in newly built homes. The layouts, built-ins, and architectural details in homes like Victorian and Edwardian...
These small, red-brown insects that are as small as an apple seed can suck your blood, feed on your pets' blood, and infest your furniture but how do bed bugs get...
Nestled in the heart of Wagga Wagga, NSW, this 1980’s family home was given a contemporary makeover recently with just four elements – paint, decorative paint chips, sealant and fresh brass...
When you’re remodeling your kitchen, you have a lot to consider. One question is essential to answer — should you install flooring before cabinets? The answer depends on what flooring you choose and...
So many of your family’s special moments take place in the kitchen. It’s where your family and friends gather together to share meals, enjoy each other’s company, and make memories. That’s...
When renovating your bathroom, choosing which style and design to go with can feel a little overwhelming. Bathrooms are no longer simply a practical space. We now wish for this space...
When planning your new bathroom, it can easy to focus on creating a beautiful space and forget functionality. Storage is an essential part of any bathroom, and the key to a...
There are many reasons we need to reduce our water usage, from preserving our environment to helping address water draughts. At Hugo Oliver we know there are many steps you can take...
When we first brainstormed for organizing stories I ranted about my biggest pain points in the mountain house – (the ‘no mudroom entry’ which we already covered) followed shortly by two...
As the days are getting longer and brighter, it’s time to start creating outdoor spaces for the ultimate indoor-outdoor living. One aspect of your garden you definitely want to rethink is...
An ‘adopt a bill’ scheme has been launched in Florence, Italy to ease the strain of soaring energy bills on the vulnerable elderly. The cost of living crisis means we’re all...
