Guides
Practical how-to guides to go with our tools.
- A simple moving house plan for AustraliaWork backwards from moving day so nothing gets missed.
- Birthday and gift planning made easyKeep dates and gift ideas in one place and check it monthly.
- Handwriting practice at homePosture, the right lined paper and short sessions build neat handwriting.
- How extra mortgage repayments save thousands in interestHow making small fortnightly or monthly extra payments cuts years off a home loan.
- How to build a habit tracker that lastsStart small, tie habits to your day and keep the page where you see it.
- How to calculate appliance electricity costsFind vampire power and high-wattage appliances driving up your quarterly bill.
- How to calculate concrete volume without running shortStep-by-step guide to calculating cubic metres for footings, slabs and paths with appropriate waste allowances.
- How to calculate gravel and crushed rock for paths and drivewaysHow depth, compaction and aggregate density affect the tonnes you need to order.
- How to create a family emergency grab binderCrucial documents, insurances, medical history and offline passwords for bushfire or storm events.
- How to estimate paint for walls and ceilingsAccounting for wall height, windows, doors, primer and multiple coats.
- How to help a child learn their times tablesShort, regular practice and a few patterns make times tables stick.
- How to measure a room for wallpaperAvoiding pattern matching traps, measuring drops and calculating rolls.
- How to organise a pantry with labelsGroup, decant and label so you can see what you have at a glance.
- How to organise a profitable weekend garage salePermits, change floats, clear pricing tables, signage and timing for quick sales.
- How to organise and label cords and power cablesStop wire tangles behind televisions, desks and charging stations with wrap-around labels.
- How to organise garage storage bins so you never lose toolsGrouping hardware, using transparent totes and printing heavy-duty labels.
- How to pack for a trip without forgetting anythingPack from a list, in categories, and keep the essentials with you.
- How to plan a party step by stepDate, budget and guests first, then a checklist worked backwards.
- How to plan your week in ten minutesFixed commitments first, then priorities, with room to spare.
- How to prepare for a routine rental property inspectionRoom-by-room landlord inspection checklist to ensure your bond remains secure.
- How to print labels on standard sheets and roll printersTips for printing on Avery, Staples, Walmart, Officeworks sheets and thermal roll printers.
- How to run a family chore chart that worksClear jobs, fair rotation and a place everyone can see.
- How to run a freezer inventory system that stops food wasteOrganising shelves by category, labelling portions with dates and tracking rotation.
- How to run a successful 30-day no-spend challengeSetting non-negotiables, identifying impulse spend triggers and tracking progress daily.
- How to set up a homework routineA regular time, a quiet spot and a weekly planner keep homework calm.
- How to size an air conditioner for Australian roomsRoom orientation, ceiling height, insulation and kW cooling ratings.
- How to take and record accurate blood pressure at homeResting guidelines, cuff positioning, recording morning and evening readings for your GP.
- How to take effective notes with the Cornell methodDividing your page into notes, recall cues and summaries for rapid exam revision.
- How to teach a child to tell the timeHours first, then halves and quarters, then minutes, using blank clock faces.
- How to teach addition and subtractionStart with objects, learn a few tricks, and practise little and often.
- How to teach cursive handwriting step by stepLetter slant, pencil grip, connecting strokes and dotted midline practice guidelines.
- How to teach primary sight words without memorisation tearsFlashcards, short daily practice, multi-sensory tracing and incremental mastery tracking.
- How to use the 50/30/20 budget method in AustraliaSplitting living essentials, discretionary spending and debt/savings cleanly.
- Keeping a reading log with kidsA simple log makes reading progress visible and fun.
- Weekly meal planning in fifteen minutesA quick routine for planning dinners and building a shopping list.
- Why keeping a written car maintenance log increases resale valueRecording logbook services, tyre rotations, battery changes and receipts.