Rural Living 101

Fuel storage tips for rural properties safely managing petrol and diesel

Storing petrol and diesel safely on a rural pro...

Petrol goes off in months and diesel in about a year. How to store fuel on a rural block so it stays safe, stays labelled, and is still good when...

Storing petrol and diesel safely on a rural pro...

Petrol goes off in months and diesel in about a year. How to store fuel on a rural block so it stays safe, stays labelled, and is still good when...

Rainwater harvesting tips to maximise every drop

Rainwater harvesting tips to maximise every drop

Most rainwater is lost before it ever reaches the tank. Clear gutters, a first flush diverter and an overflow that goes somewhere sensible fix most of it.

Rainwater harvesting tips to maximise every drop

Most rainwater is lost before it ever reaches the tank. Clear gutters, a first flush diverter and an overflow that goes somewhere sensible fix most of it.

Troubleshooting common ride-on mower problems on large properties

Troubleshooting common ride-on mower problems o...

A ride-on that will not start, splutters, cuts unevenly or drops its deck. The checks worth doing yourself before the machine goes off to a mechanic.

Troubleshooting common ride-on mower problems o...

A ride-on that will not start, splutters, cuts unevenly or drops its deck. The checks worth doing yourself before the machine goes off to a mechanic.

Confused About Slashing? Here’s What the Pros Know That You Don’t

How to slash a paddock on an acreage block

Slashing a paddock is not the same job as mowing a lawn. Walk the ground first, keep the blades sharp, and get it done well before the grass cures off.

How to slash a paddock on an acreage block

Slashing a paddock is not the same job as mowing a lawn. Walk the ground first, keep the blades sharp, and get it done well before the grass cures off.

How to pest-proof your shed and workshop

How to pest-proof your shed and workshop

A quiet shed is free accommodation to mice, ants and the odd snake. Seal the gaps, clear the perimeter, and keep the feed in a bin nothing can chew through.

How to pest-proof your shed and workshop

A quiet shed is free accommodation to mice, ants and the odd snake. Seal the gaps, clear the perimeter, and keep the feed in a bin nothing can chew through.

Evacuation planning for remote homesteads

Evacuation planning for remote homesteads

Getting off a rural block in a hurry is work you do months beforehand. The go bag, the animals, the gas bottle, and a gate you can open with one...

Evacuation planning for remote homesteads

Getting off a rural block in a hurry is work you do months beforehand. The go bag, the animals, the gas bottle, and a gate you can open with one...