Dear Home Building Enthusiast,

The end of summer 2024 is nearing but El Nino is here to stay as we gear up for a heat-inducing weather pattern to continue through to autumn. Despite the summer on the path to hitting records, there’s still much that can be done to ensure we make the most of our home and garden lifestyle.

For instance, small amounts of garden maintenance and safekeeping can go a long way in the overbearing sun, and applying a “work smarter, not harder” approach will only give one more time to relax and kick their feet while taking in the growth of their garden.

With more heat waves likely to come, now is the time to also review the summer design of your home. How has that relaxing outdoor entertainment area come? Is it enjoyable amongst elements like rain or annoying flies? Is the best being made of the extra hours of light or are powered lights being relied on?

Having a season-suitable home doesn’t have to be as complicated. From innovative architecture to the simplest ideas, let Build.com.au give you inspiration and tools to be cool and ride out the summer on top.

Admin Build | Editor - Build | build.com.au

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