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Reasons why I'll probably never have a 'clean' house
While our house is usually clean (as in, hygienic), it's also usually a mess. I don't think it'll ever be magazine-worthy neat. But is that such a bad thing?

Five quick cleaning tips
Five cleaning tips to keep your house appearing tidy - even when you're time poor.




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It's not me, it's you: One very important factor when choosing where to live
Our little spot in the hills wasn't what it had been when we'd grown up in the area.

'My marriage was in turmoil': How messy homes lead to break-ups
What happens when our aspirations for domestic bliss are incompatible with our partner?

'Life isn't free': When adult children should pay board
Australian parents are less likely to expect adult children to pay board than in the past.

'Dads doing half of domestic work is a good start but still not enough'
When it comes to raising kids and running a household, doing half the tasks is not the same as taking half of the responsibility.

That's it, I declare IKEA the 10th circle of hell
Buying IKEA furniture is like childbirth after enough time passes you forget just how horrendous it is.

If you find yourself cleaning house at 1.30am, please, stop
I felt I had to dispense some advice; lower your standards about cleanliness, general mess, your children’s diet, pretty much everything.

How these two families traded in a house for life in a camper-trailer
Lots of families dream of packing up and heading around Australia full-time, but for some it's becoming a reality.

My teenage daughter's room is so tidy, she won't let me in...
Tidyness is an unusual trait in teenage offspring, which sometimes has its downsides.

Clutter crisis: fixing a messy house can help relationships
The five-minute chore might just be the holy grail of keeping things under control.

Rules I ignored until I moved out of home
Most of the house rules I ignored or was keen to kick once I moved out of home, are still hanging around.

Blended families and the rise of the 'ghost town' household
Meet the parents running large houses with lots of bedrooms for children they only see half the time or less.
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