Settling in
Removal Costs
We have just moved . . . .so I thought you may want some idea of current removal costs. The Move We were moving from an in Inner city apartment in Footscray to a retirement unit in Dandenong. A distance of…
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5 Household Issues You Can Fix on Your Own
Household maintenance is sometimes an expensive ordeal for most people, however, you should consider doing some of the repairs at home by yourself to avoid unnecessary spending on professional services. While professionalism is always preferred, a lot of problems can…
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The Essential Things to Know About Adding a Deck to Your Home
If you are thinking about ways to add a bit more magic to your new home, building a deck might be a great option. Before you start your deck-building adventure, it’s a good idea to take a moment and go…
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What Do Builder’s Warranties Cover?
The ‘Statutory Builders Warranty’ or Guarantee is 10 years although some builders offer periods of up to 25 years . . . . but what do you get? Well the overall Warranty only applies to the main elements of the house…
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Blind and Curtain Cords
Have you ever thought about the risk posed by Blind and Curtain Cords? Until recently I hadn’t. . . even though I have put up many sets of blinds over the years. The Queensland Office of Fair Trading, have reported that…
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Preparing Your Home For the Coming Summer Season
Guest post by Andre Smith Australia is blessed with great summers, but the summer conditions unfortunately also do bring the risk of damaging your home. Here are some handy ideas and tips which will help you prepare your house for…
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Tabletop Trivia – Shedding New Light on Dining Tables
Guest post by Hubert Dwight The dining table has long been the centre of the family home and a place for sharing food, stories and experiences. Most of us grew up recounting the events of our days, discussing current events…
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5 Forgotten ‘Tools’ for Home Improvement
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight Every household needs a home improvement kit. You never know when you’re going to need to perform an odd job or task. After all, while a good house will last a lifetime there is still…
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Using Fabrics to Give your Hallway a Striking First Impression
A guest post by Hubert Dwight An entrance way or hallway of a house often gives an immediate impression of your home to anyone stopping by. For that reason alone, it’s important that your hallway is decorated in a way…
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Preparing For A Safe Removal Day
One of the riskiest parts of moving house is lifting and carrying heavy items, such as furniture and packing boxes. You don’t want to injure yourself, or damage your possessions so here is some advice. Get A Trolley You can buy a basic trolley for…
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