Category: Home Services

4 Best Uses For Your Spare Room

October 26, 2015 - 2 min read

Spare rooms can often become the place where all the random junk around your home gravitates to, such as books, old furniture, kids car seats, clothes your family have given you that you pretend to like… and dead bodies (sorry, that’s the basement!) It’s time to take back your spare room with some of these […]

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Pool Fencing — Please Take A Fence

October 23, 2015 - 3 min read
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Pool Fencing Has Standards Your swimming pool should be your private oasis. But you’re going to end up in deep water if your pool fence doesn’t measure up. There are safety standards and laws for this, covering pool fences built from any number of materials. Let’s take a close look at some of the options available when selecting […]

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Create Your Very Own Vintage Kitchen

October 23, 2015 - 3 min read

Forget about modernising your kitchen, because 2015 is all about the vintage look. Whether you’re after the 50s-style diner look or a 40s-inspired English farmhouse kitchen, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to designing your vintage kitchen. If you’re unsure exactly how to go about turning your current kitchen into something straight out […]

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3 Hacks To Cool Down Your Home

October 22, 2015 - 2 min read

When you live in one of the hottest regions in Australia, life can seem pretty darn unfair when summer comes around. Before you swap your living room couch for a kid’s paddling pool or make a hat out of a working ceiling fan*, try these practical approaches first. *Please do not make a hat out […]

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Prepare for the Wet Season in Darwin

October 21, 2015 - 3 min read
Lightning and clouds over field near house

Batter Down the Hatches, the Rains are Coming! Next month marks the start of the wet season for the Top End and locals know to expect high humidity, torrential rains and raging storms. We’ve prepared a few tips to help you stay protected and minimise the potential damage to your home or business. Emergency Plan […]

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How To Maintain Your Rainwater Tank

October 19, 2015 - 2 min read
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A rainwater tank is vital in many areas of Australia. It’s great for the environment too. But how do you keep your water from becoming contaminated, discoloured or tasting funny? We’ve found the easiest ways you can help ensure your drinking water stays crystal clear. Read on to learn how… How To Help Prevent Contaminated Tank Water Netting […]

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Have Your Home Shine Bright With A Chandelier

October 16, 2015 - 2 min read

When it comes to choosing lighting for your home, you’re literally spoilt for choice. However, nothing screams class and elegance more than a well-placed chandelier. Whether you’re looking for a new focal point for your grand entranceway or you just want to add some panache with a couple of smaller chandeliers, there’s a chandelier out […]

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Let There Be Light: Adding A Skylight To Your Home

October 16, 2015 - 2 min read

Wouldn’t it be nice to lay down at night and see the stars from the comfort of the indoors, or let sunlight into your home from above? With the addition of a skylight, you can! But where do you start? Check out these tips on what you need to consider when adding a skylight to […]

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Turn Your House Into A Family Home

October 14, 2015 - 3 min read

If you’ve got a growing family, it might be time to make some changes around the home to suit. Not every home is built ready for a family! Whether you’re preparing for you first bub or you’ve already got a house full, there’s a number of changes and alterations you can do to make your […]

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Turn Your Living Room Into A Home Theatre

October 14, 2015 - 2 min read

Create your very own theatre in the comfort of your home with our simple guide. Not only have we listed what you will need to create a comfortable theatre room, we have found some Newcastle companies to get the job done. Feature Dark & Warm Colours If you’re after the cosy feeling of a cinema, […]

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