When you have built a new home one of the biggest costs savings you can make is to paint the interior of the house yourself. The amount you will save is dependent on the size of your home and the quality of paint you use, but can be anywhere from $2000 to $6000. So now …
Brown, is the new grey. Let’s be clear, not 70s brown you might see with a striped orange couch. Muted, natural browns with a touch of charcoal grey are fast replacing the greys and stark whites of nearly a decade of Hamptons style decor. If you were a homeowner in the 70’s you will …
Painting Plaster Walls for First Timers! Whether it’s a brand new home or a ‘new to you” home, painting plaster walls for the first time can be a trap for new players! With the Perth real estate market always in flux, doing a little DIY home improvement can make a big difference to your …
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When moving into a brand-new home, everything seems to sparkle. As the months turn into years our homes slowly but surely start to age. And we don’t seem to notice that aging until we’re planning a special occasion or visitors are coming to stay. That’s when we notice the chips in our walls and fading …
Being a parent is challenging at the best of times. With COVID-19 keeping our children at home, parenting has now gotten even tougher. Apart from the homeschooling we also need to find other activities to keep our children busy. Given all children have a creative side to them, why not get them involved in a …
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If you go back a bit in time, you’ll see the colour teal featuring as a cornerstone colour of many 70’s and 80’s interiors. Fast forward to now, and as tends to happen with colours and styles, teal has come back into vogue again. Experts tell us we are drawn to this rich hue not …
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We love receiving testimonials from our clients and would like to share this testimonial from our wonderful client Maggie. Firstly I should like to say a huge thank you for a job well done. Secondly, I should like to put on record that it was an absolute pleasure to have your young painter, Patrick, working …
Choosing the right painter for a commercial business can be challenging. Regardless of the type and the size of the property all commercial projects have to be well planned and executed by skilled painters with excellent leadership and supervisors. For painters who tend to only do residential jobs, the logistics can be a little overwhelming. When …
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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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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 …
