Bauer Media today announced a string of popular home and lifestyle personalities who will join Australia’s newest homemaker magazine, homes+, as regular contributors.

Ahead of the mid-August on sale date, homes+ welcomes popular television personalities, Scott Cam, Dr. Lisa Chimes, Cherie Barber, James Treble and Dale Vine to the team; providing readers with expert tips and tricks on everything from DIY, decorating, renovations, pets and gardening.

“The home grown talent we have signed represents the fresh approach we are taking to the homes+ brand. They are some of Australia’s most recognisable home and lifestyle television personalities and will provide a strong sense of familiarity for readers,” said Brendon Hill, Publisher, Bauer Media specialist division.

Recognised as the face of Channel Nine’s smash hit reality renovation series, The Block, Scott Cam joins the homes+ team as DIY expert. Joining Scott as resident gardening guru will be fellow Block veteran and landscaper, Dale Vine, who won over the hearts of fans on the most recent series of The Block: Fans vs. Faves.

From Channel Ten’s home and lifestyle program, The Living Room, James Treble and Cherie Barber will cover off the best in home decorating and renovations for the Australian homemaker.

Better known for her role on Channel Ten’s, Bondi Vet, Dr. Lisa Chimes completes the homes+ team, providing readers with expert advice on pet care.

Designed for house-proud Australians looking for practical, affordable and doable solutions in and around their home; homes+ will celebrate real down-to-earth Aussie style, providing the reader with accessible, practical, fun and easy ideas on decorating, renovating, cooking, and gardening every month.