Settling in
Fast is Slow!
When doing a DIY project for your new home, or even building your own house, you will often be doing a task you are not practised at. At times like this I use a mantra “Fast is Slow, Careful is Fast.”…
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5 Warning Signs You Need New Gutters
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight The roof, and it’s drainage system, is a vital part of your home, and is hugely important to keeping your home, family and possessions safe and dry. Many people aren’t aware of how to take care…
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3 Uses for Old Plastic Cards
These days we seem to be filling our wallets (or purses) with plastic cards! Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Membership Cards, Loyalty Cards, Lottery Cards, Hotel Key Cards. . . . it seems never ending. But what can you do with cards…
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Termite Prevention: 5 Proactive Steps to Avoid a Termite Invasion
Guest post by Hubert Dwight There are over 300 species of termites in Australia, and almost every Australian home may be at risk. But do not lose hope! Termites also known as white ants feed on a plethora of materials, including plastics,…
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Don’t Put Up A Key Rack
A popular gift for a new house is a key rack. Well I don’t think they are a good idea. I recently heard an insurance expert say that he believed half the car thefts in Australia were as a result of…
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Avoid Frustration When You Move Into Your New Home
Guest post by Hubert Dwight Moving house is one of the most stressful things that we do to ourselves. There is the relentless searching for the right house, and the right block, the waiting, the chasing up and then finally…the move. There…
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Annual Household Maintenance Guide: The Forgotten List Of Household Chores
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight For a long time you aspired to own your own home. Now that you are the proud owner of your very own house and all the glorious responsibilities that go along with it, it’s time to step up…
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Channelling the ‘Retro Vibe’ In Your Humble Abode
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight It’s always an exciting time when you decide to do some decorating a home. Whether you’re looking to give your existing home a bit of a facelift or if you’ve moved in to a new place…
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The Joys of Moving Houses (No Sarcasm Intended)
Guest post by Hubert Dwight If someone were to say that there are joys in moving houses, many people would consider the person speaking to be a bit bonkers. It is a natural reaction because we humans tend to focus on the…
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Fence Disputes
The Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria (DSCV) has revealed the consistent No 1 dispute has been fencing. In fact fencing counts for around one third of all of their top ten disputes. In 2013-4 there were fence 6,489 disputes, slightly above the long term…
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