Category: Home Services

Tips to improve your home workshop

August 15, 2015 - 2 min read

Do you have your own workshop at home? Whether it’s in your garage, shed or man cave, if you’re a handyman, then you’ll want to create a safer more pleasant workspace for your upcoming projects.

Spring cleaning 101

August 14, 2015 - 2 min read

Its time to clean the house! Stop putting off all the little jobs and refresh your home with a scrub and a mop. Keep reading for our top tips for spring cleaning.

Verandahs: not just for summer!

August 14, 2015 - 1 min read

Have you got a beautiful wrap-around verandah that simply does not get used during the cooler months? While the outside space may get used often during summer, we tend to forget about it during winter—as it’s just too cold to sit outside and enjoy it, right? Not necessarily! We’ve come up with some great easy tips to making your verandah liveable even when the temperature drops. Read on to find out how you can best utilise your outdoor verandah space and entertain guests so it doesn’t go to waste.

When to hire an excavator

August 14, 2015 - 1 min read

Have a backyard, landscaping or renovation project? Find out if hiring an excavator could help you get the job done! Read on to find out when and why to hire an excavator.

Common mistakes in first home builds

August 14, 2015 - 1 min read

Building a home for the first time can be a massive learning curve. As this is a completely new experience, you’re not going to be an expert and there’s plenty of potential to make mistakes. If you want to learn from other people’s errors before you make them yourself, we’ve provided a few things to avoid when building your home. From not seeking help when it’s needed to not putting enough emphasis on the location, these are just a couple of examples you can learn before you hammer your first nail.

Landscaping tips to pretty up your place

August 14, 2015 - 2 min read

Is your sub-standard garden not doing your home any favours? You can spend thousands of dollars renovating, but a poorly designed and maintained garden can make your home look dull and dreary.

How to renovate a heritage-listed home

August 14, 2015 - 2 min read

When you take ownership of a heritage-listed property, it’s your responsibility to preserve a piece of local history. There’s a reason your home is heritage listed, so you need to respect this and safeguard it for future generations. However, just because you’re living in a home with cultural significance, doesn’t mean you can’t restore parts of the building and give your home a modern twist. While you’re pretty limited when it comes to rendering the front facade, demolishing, rebuilding or extending, we’ve got a guide to getting the most out of your heritage-listed property.

Excavation equipment 101

August 13, 2015 - 1 min read

Trying to get some landscaping done but not sure what you’ll need for the project? Dingos, Bobcats and backhoe loaders—they each have their own specific purpose. We’re here to help clarify what you’re going to need to get your project completed, so you can relax knowing you’ve made the right choice.

DIY home painting ideas

August 13, 2015 - 2 min read

Have you decided on a feature wall, or want to get creative for the kids’ rooms, but aren’t sure where to start? Getting the look you want doesn’t need to be difficult; you just have to know what to do! We’ve outlined some of the most popular painting effects and styles, so you have a better idea of how to achieve your desired look. From framing fabrics to add texture through to colour blocking, we’ve covered it all. Read on to get the most from your feature wall.

5 things to know before building a fence

August 13, 2015 - 1 min read

Thinking about adding a fence to your existing property? Perhaps you’re building a new home and need some advice? The type of fence and how it is built can have a major influence on the overall look and feel of your property. Not only can fences increase your property’s curb appeal, but they provide security and can increase your personal privacy. With a number of both functional and aesthetic considerations to take into account, it’s important to properly plan before you begin construction. We’ve got a few tips to use as a guide when planning your next fence build.

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