Home Life

Mount Isa is known for its strong community and rugged beauty. However, our residents do face concerns about home security. Protecting your home, family or investment property should be a top priority, and investing in a reliable Mt Isa home security system can provide peace of mind. This article highlights the importance of home security

Owning a pet can really make a house a home, and there are some smart things you can do to make life easy for both you and your pet. It’s all about creating the right environment. Here are our top 10 tips for creating a pet-friendly home. Tip 1: Choose pet-friendly flooring If your pet

Australia’s top selling drops over the past year have been revealed. You’ll find many of them either on tap or available at your favourite Mount Isa watering hole. Below is the top 10 list by sales volume across Australia for 2023. The top 10 1. Great Northern Super Crisp Lager   As the Super Crisp name

Wondering when you should do your proactive home or investment property maintenance tasks in Mount Isa? Read on to find out all about our seasonal guide. Use it as a checklist to help keep your property in top shape. Autumn Clear Your Gutters: Autumn is the peak time for falling leaves, so it’s important to

One way to help you enjoy your Mount Isa home life is to ensure you stay healthy. A great place to start is through having a healthy diet. You can do that by following the Australian Dietary Guidelines published by the Department of Health. Healthy eating guidelines for Australian adults 1. Enjoy a variety of

If you don’t have a Mt Isa budget or savings plan in place, you could be throwing your money away. But if you follow some simple tips, you can avoid money hassles. Read on to find out what you need to know and start doing to avoid going backwards in today’s inflationary times. Create a

Meal planning doesn’t have to be a boring chore. All you need to do is set aside some time to do it, and then you can enjoy all the benefits for the rest of the week (or even longer). Once you start, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner. Tip #1: Don’t ask, ‘what’s

Mount Isa has a unique blend of natural outback beauty and rugged charm. Whether you’re a long-time resident or a newcomer to our town, you can transform your home into a cosy oasis with these Mt Isa home styling tips. If you do, you can add appeal and value to your home. Use earthy tones

Do you have guests that want to visit you here in Mount Isa but there’s nowhere for them to sleep? Or is one of your rooms permanently taken up with a spare bed that’s rarely used? Spare guest beds that can be hidden away can solve both problems. Blow-up beds/mattresses Blow-up beds/mattresses have been around

Summer is traditionally our Mount Isa wet season when more than double the amount of rain falls than during the rest of the year. Even though it’s August, it’s never too early to weatherproof your Mt Isa property. Read on to find out our top 5 tips for how to do it. Legal requirements for

It’s no secret that power bills have been rising over the past year or so around Australia, and Mount Isa is no exception. Read on to find out about our top 10 tips for how to save money on your Mt Isa electricity bill. Tip 1: Install solar panels Installing solar panels on your roof

The results of the Great Australian Dog Survey are in! Nearly 13,000 Australian dog owners completed it. Read on to find out about the most popular dog breeds in Australia to help you choose the right one for your Mount Isa home and lifestyle. The top 5 According to the survey, the top 5 list