Simple, honest fixes for everyday Aussie life.
Home, health, power, trips and family. We show you both sides, with sources, and you make up your own mind.
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What we cover
We're starting small and growing as we go. Power and outdoors come first, the rest will follow.
Power stations, solar and batteries
Plain-English sizing and what to ask before you buy.
Caravans, camping and WA seasons
Practical checklists for getting away.
Around the house
Fixes that save time and money, with official sources for rebates and rules.
General wellbeing
General information from official sources. It's not medical advice, so see your GP for that.
Family, FIFO and coming home
Ideas from real families. Coming later.
How we do things
- Both sides, you decide. We share the good and the not-so-good fairly, then let you make up your own mind. No verdicts.
- Useful first. Everything we publish should help even if you never buy anything.
- Honest about money. If we earn from a link, we say so, every time. Read how we make money.
- Respect. No spam, no pressure, no selling your details. See our Privacy page.
Who's behind this
G'day, I'm Mathew. I'm in my 50s and live in Perth, WA. The Better Living Lab is about simple, honest fixes for everyday life, shared the way I'd tell a mate: the good, the not-so-good, and who it tends to suit.
Questions or corrections? Email hello@thebetterlivinglab.com. If we get something wrong, we'll fix it quickly.