Category: Home Services

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Stylish Interior Design Tips for a Tight Budget

Brit McDowell June 26, 2019 - 5 min read
Interior design plant and basket on table

Creating a space in your home that reflects your personal style does not have to cost much, nor does it mean you have to undertake extensive renovations. Unleashing the inner interior designer in you can be easy, and done with a little hard work and creativity. Here are some of the biggest tips you need to turn your living room, bedroom or home office into something straight out from Pinterest or Instagram.

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Must-Do Home Improvements Before You Sell

Brit McDowell June 24, 2019 - 4 min read
Rustic kitchen of house

Many Australian home buyers are looking for the perfect home to suit their family, and often aren’t ready to make a commitment to a house that requires extensive renovations or upgrades. Before you put your house on the market, there are a few things you should consider to ensure your home looks not only presentable, but also is a home that potential buyers could imagine moving right into. Here are some main areas of your home that you should inspect and see if improvement is needed.

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What Causes Green Pool Water?

Brit McDowell June 23, 2019 - 3 min read
Woman in yellow bathing suit floating in blue pool

We all love diving into a sparkling blue pool in the summer to cool off, but nothing ruins that fantasy quite like green pool water. Maintaining the colour and cleanliness of our pool can seem like a daunting task – but with the right knowledge and products, it can be quite simple. Here are some of the most common reasons for discoloured pool water, and how you can prevent or treat it.

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Solar or Electric? The Hot Water System Debate

Brit McDowell June 23, 2019 - 3 min read
iles of coins and jar of coins

Keeping water and electricity costs down are important for all Australian households. While there are many ways we can help conserve energy and water in our every day routines, more Australians are looking at the hot water system they use and how it can help keep the costs down. We look into the hot water system debate of solar vs electric and weigh up the pro’s and con’s of both systems.

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Spring Cleaning Checklist for Any Time of Year

Brit McDowell June 20, 2019 - 3 min read
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Few things feel better than a clean house and freshly washed sheets, but it can be a lot of work to maintain your home and yard. We’ve compiled some handy tips to keep your space looking and feeling fresh all year round – spring cleaning has come early!

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Replace or Fix Fridge? We’ll Tell You!

Brit McDowell June 19, 2019 - 3 min read
Open fridge filled with food

When it comes to our home appliances, its often hard to know if a problem can be fixed, or if we need to replace the unit altogether. We weigh up the common issues your fridge can face, and what do to for each case.

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How Paint Colours Affect Mood

Brit McDowell June 14, 2019 - 3 min read
Paint colour tins and white wall

Whether you prefer bright tones, or something more neutral, paint colours not only play an important role in the styling of our home but also can influence our mood. Learn how to create the perfect colour palette for each room.

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Timber Floorboards

Maybe Your Flooring Needs To Harden Up

January 13, 2016 - 3 min read
Timber Floorboards

While some nations believe carpet is a good choice for kitchens and bathrooms, Australia isn’t one of them. Find the perfect hard flooring for every room in our guide to timber, tiled and concrete flooring.

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