May/Jun 2026 Costco Connection May/Jun 2026 | Page 45

SPECIAL SECTION: FOR YOUR HOME
COSTCO CONNECTION
Head to your local warehouse or Costco. com. au for plenty of home renovation options, from bathroom vanities to light fittings.
Aqua Stone SPC Flooring Stone Grey Oak 60 Boxes Item 117170
FRESH FLOORS, FRESH FEEL
A flooring update can make a surprisingly big difference to your home. Laminate flooring is budget‐friendly, durable and easy to install, making it an ideal choice for busy households. Even a single room refresh can give your space a brighter, more modern feel. Check out Costco. com. au to see the range of shades and styles of laminate floors available.
Artika Coda LED Pendant Chrome Item 196150
^ONLY AVAILABLE IN WAREHOUSES.
home can genuinely keep renovation costs down. Costco has a wide selection of products across flooring, lighting, organisation, tools and seasonal homeimprovement items, with the competitive prices that make Costco famous.
Know your numbers
As tempting as it can be to hide from bills, Tara says it’ s important to be realistic about needs versus wants, and what you can and will spend.“ Build a 10 to 20 per cent contingency into your budget, and remember: the older the house, the higher the contingency ought to be,” she says.
Whether you use a spreadsheet, Trello board or a clipboard, the key is sticking to that budget.“ Have a 15-minute weekly check-in, where you and your partner or your project manager sit down, maybe with a glass of something that you like
to drink, and say,‘ Where are we at this week? What have we accomplished? What have we spent? How is the budget?’” she continues.“ Having a budget gives you freedom because then you can have firm boundaries about what you can and can’ t do.”
KIMBERLY GILLAN
is a Melbourne-based lifestyle and health writer, plus a regular contributor to Costco Connection.
Artika Sonolok Wall Panel Oak( 60 x 60cm) 4 panels Item 576850^
TOTO Washlet Bidet C5 Round Toilet Seat Item 206002
COSTCO CONNECTION MAY / JUN 2026 | 23