Before adding to (or taking away) heritage elements, learn these rules to returning your home to its glory days, while saving time, money and a piece of history in the process.

Renovating heritage homes in Australia can come with a number of council regulations and restrictions to navigate. Here's what you need to know.

Better, faster, stronger: today's building materials are changing the way Australian homes are constructed.

Transforming your home can be as simple as a coat of paint.

Set on having concrete flooring in your home? Here's a run-down of handy things to know before you commit to the pour.

Renovating a unit is complicated enough without the owners' corporation in the mix. Here’s what you need to know before you make your next move.

Your home’s windows play a pivotal role in keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer.

Read our comprehensive guide on how to paint a floor.

If you're planning on a significant renovation, chances are you'll need to get your development application approved. Here's how to make the process easier.

Network 10's foray into the reality renovation space is set to give viewers what they've been craving: realistic budgets and empowering renovation advice.

Surprise blowouts are inevitable on most renos, but there are ways to minimise them. We ask two experts for their tips and tricks.

Interior designer Shannon Vos shares his tips on adding value to your home.

Incorporating a few simple tricks into your plans during the build can save big on energy costs. Here’s how to get it right.

Let the light in! Here are 5 easy ways to make the most of the sun in your home.

First impressions always count – especially when it comes to your home. Try these reliable colour palettes and give your exterior a style update.

Renovating is a giant project with a number of potential pitfalls lurking just around the corner. Here are some of the biggest renovating lessons these renovators learned during the renovation process.

Expert advice to help you get the most out of your investment property through improvements, tax deductions and more.

Want to freshen up your kitchen without breaking the bank? Give these DIY decorating ideas a try.

From near-invisible frames to statement doors, the openings of our homes just got a lot more interesting.

From bricks to straw bales (yes, really!), there’s a building material to suit every type of home.

The days of waiting an entire year for the series to return are OVER.

Your laundry needs more thought than “It’ll come out in the wash”. Here are the common layouts and their pros and cons.

When you design your home with wellness in mind you’ll reap the rewards, as this Queensland family has discovered.

There’s no reason to sweat it out this summer. Today’s air-conditioners are smarter and more cost-efficient than you might think.

Save yourself from potential headaches and home disasters with our guide to finding the best tradesperson for the job.

Renovating is a messy endeavour and an unruly site can impact both your mindset and health. The Block's Kyal and Kara share how to keep your home clean during a renovation.

Built on a dream block of land, this contemporary home reflects a lifestyle of outdoor living and entertaining.

Love the idea of a smart home but not sure where to start? Here are the coolest new smart home automation features to help you on your way.

A fresh coat of colour will not only transform your home, it will help protect it from the elements.

The Block alumni Alisa and Lysandra share their top tips on finding a home that’s ideal for renovating, whether for profit, or for yourself.

With his father as both client and mentor, architect Raffaello Rosselli has created a unique workspace, designed to challenge our perception of recycled materials.

These mirror-image homes, built from scratch in just 12 weeks, are a neat blend of coastal and contemporary style.

Did the contestants do enough to rectify their past (styling) mistakes?

Shannon Vos visits a Sydney family that hopes to make the most of a prized top-floor apartment location

Years of preparation and a reworked floor plan have resulted in a sun-filled Copenhagen apartment.

The Living Room’s James Treble tackles the space, storage and floor-plan issues in this Sydney home

Displaying vintage finds from their time in Australia, the USA and Europe, this family’s clever transformation of a Swedish apartment is a rich mix of old and new

This renovated Queenslander makes the most of its breathtaking views with a contemporary pared back design.

Geneva Vanderzeil of stylish DIY website Collective Gen teams up with her designer partner to revive a Brisbane fixer-upper.

Organising your renovation is a giant task even before your trades pick up the tools, so here's how you should plan your timeline.

Behold, the most expensive bathroom ever seen on The Block.

Million dollar rooms on a shoestring.

Shuffling around your floor plan by knocking down a few walls can completely change your home - but there's a few important things to know before you start.

It's official, The Block is back!

A recap of this season's hits and and misses.

The couple were shocked when their home was re-evaluated.

A round-up of the biggest blunders during the show's 14-year history.

From choosing tradies to setting a budget and nailing your floorplan, our tips from those in the know will set you on the path to a successful renovation.

There are some things that can turn renovating an old house from a dream to a disaster, but never fear – there’s always a solution.

We uncover the most affordable trade services in the country to help out those hunting for a bargain.

Homeowner Mel Lewis takes us over the ups and downs of her five-year renovation of a Queensland worker’s cottage.

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The former Block contestants recently completed renovating a 1966 Millard Florida caravan.

the fixers: what to do when your home's best feature is hidden

Looking to increase the selling value of your home? Get the latest expert advice from renovation expert Cherie Barber.

Thinking about renovating your house? Follow these 3 steps before you set out and you might just save your sanity (and your relationship)!