Our kitchens are the heart and soul of our homes and when updated add value to our properties overnight. If you are on a tight budget, there are affordable ways to turn an aging kitchen into something to be proud of. Paint products specially designed for laminate benchtops and tiles have now become a viable …
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Garage doors are often the first thing you see when you pull into your driveway. For this reason, you really want it to look great. Unfortunately, over time our Aussie weather does take its toll on the outside of our homes including the garage doors. If you are planning to have a professional painter spruce …
Nothing can transform a kitchen more than newly painted cabinets. And, on the surface, it seems like it’s a quick and easy, budget-friendly task. Sadly, in reality, painting your kitchen cabinets is a time-consuming project with many potential pitfalls. Don’t run blindly into this DIY project. You need to do your homework to get the …
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If you were a homeowner in the 70’s you will remember ‘Mission Brown’. Interestingly none of us used it with much imagination but at the time it was the ‘in colour’. Well hold onto your seats because brown is having a resurgence in a big way. Colour psychology is an important part of the training …
When trying to choose between wallpaper and paint for a wall, the options are endless and it can be easy to get overwhelmed by it all. Both finishes have their pros and cons so here are four things to consider that will help make the final decision clearer. 1. Durability and style WALLPAPER: Wallpaper comes …
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It’s cold. It’s wet. It’s Winter. But we’re already halfway through Perth’s coldest months and before we know it, Spring will be upon us and making our souls smile. Leo Tolstoy once said, “Spring is the time of plans and projects” and if you want to make the most of those Spring months, best you …
None of us thinks much about the roof on our house until it starts to leak or when it is clearly appearing to be in bad shape. Being the first line of defence against the sun, wind, rain and hail it makes sense to keep our roof in good condition. Doing so will also help …
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Planning is the key to any house renovation, and in the past, it was ‘out with the old and in with the new’. Today, however, we need to be more resourceful and conscious about cutting greenhouse gases and stopping our throwaway culture. Recycling materials are a viable way we all can contribute to protecting our …
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When it comes to updating our homes, the outside often comes second to the interior, especially if you’re on a tight budget. But there does come a time when first impressions matter so check out these four improvements which are guaranteed to improve street appeal while adding value to your home and reflecting a warm …
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Choosing the right piece of artwork for your home sets a tone for your house and it does not have to be expensive or hard work. You can have a lot of fun researching the online retailers and galleries in the comfort of your home and you will get a good feel for the style, …
Never underestimate the power of a weekend update. Let me share with you some savvy makeover changes you can achieve that involve, yes, a little bit of elbow grease but minimal costs – and will give your home an amazing update in the minimum amount of time. 1. Prep up your pots A couple of …
You can make a small room bigger instantly without knocking a wall down – it is all about style, colour, deception and illusion. Make most of the square footage you have by combining these six practical solutions that promise to open up any room, creating an impression of spaciousness. 1. Paint and décor colours Stay …
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Most of us would agree, plants always look great in our homes and offices. Just as important as the visual aspect of plants, however, is the health benefit they bring to us. Here are four: 1. Cleaner air Indoor plants have an amazing ability to clean our air – they literally extract the spores and …
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Stress, everyone’s life is filled with it. We all have busy hectic lives and it is not unusual to feel anxious after an extremely demanding day at school or work. With a few décor changes you can create a peaceful home environment which will calm and energise you. Retrieve your sanity and bring tranquillity back …
Nothing beats the look of a house that has just been freshly painted. The transformation is instant, adding value overnight. To help ensure you get the professional finish you’re looking for, here are six things to consider 1. Using a primer A primer is predominantly used on surfaces to give the paint something to grip …
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Nurturing and growing vegetables in your own garden is fun. Getting children involved in the process teaches them so much, a love of nature, a real understanding of vegetables, where they come from and how good they can taste. Start off with a patch of land (or pots) in a nice sunny position. Add a …
Buying or building a house is one of the most expensive purchases we ever make, so it makes sense to maintain our houses and keep them in a mint condition. As our houses age, however, there does come a time where simple maintenance is not enough – certain aspects of the house will need to …
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A sure way to maintain the true value of your home is to have it painted inside and out before those tell-tale signs of peeling and faking paint appear. Painting is one of the trades most of us think we can do, but a lot of us really don’t have the skills needed or the …
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Here are some tips from the professionals! 1. Preparation Remove any old paint, various stains, cracks, chipped plaster and so on. A new job may need any bumps to be leveled and smoothened. 2. Undercoat Undercoat improves adhesion for the prime coat. Two coats of undercoat are recommended for new work, a single coat for re-painting or …
Most of us spend a quite a bit of time and money on the interior of our houses but over the years very little love and attention goes into caring for the exterior of our homes. A professional exterior paint job can rejuvenate lots things but if you have a brick home, painting the bricks …
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I usually find that winter is not my favourite time of the year, and some of the need to do jobs around the house get left for the warmer weather. Here are a few that have been waiting for a while. Clean the windows During winter I tend to forget the windows. It’s time to …
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