A remodeled bathroom is one of the most valuable features that you can present in a home if you are determined to achieve the maximum price when the time comes to sell. Buyers know that upgrading a bathroom is expensive and a significant project – and they love the idea that they can walk into…
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Modern-day living rooms have so many conflicting priorities that organizing your home’s main family areas can feel like one of life’s trickier problems. You want a space where conversation with family and friends flourish, the kids can play quietly, and you can binge on TV streaming services or play computer games to your heart’s content.…
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Cold weather makes it a lovely idea to change up some of your furnishings to cozy up your home and create a haven rather than pretend winter doesn’t exist. Making your home feel warm can be an art form. The Danish even have a particular word for it: hygge. And they know a thing or…
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We all love to make New Year’s resolutions, often knowing in our hearts that we’re unlikely to change our ways despite the best intentions. The key to forming new habits is motivation. If you’ve decided the year you’re going to complete all those little jobs around the house or apartment, then you’ll reap the rewards…
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Just when you stop worrying about the size of your winter heating bill, it’s time to crank up the aircon! Such is life in Australia, but it doesn’t have to be all bad news. New technologies and designs are making it much cheaper and easier to cool an Aussie home in summer. Prospective buyers are…
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With pandemic-induced uncertainty over the past 18 months, it’s been wonderful to see the property sector return to some form of normality with a lockdown-free spring selling season. According to market researcher Proptrack (which is part of Realestate.com.au), new listings in November reached their highest level in a decade and grew 12.1% compared to October…
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Cleaning can feel more like a full-time occupation than a chore if your family members – especially teenagers – glide through life dumping dirty dishes in the sink, leaving used glasses on the countertop and never emptying the bin in their bedroom. You don’t have to be house-proud to understand that a home quickly gets…
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The spring property market is back in full swing with auctions returning strong results for homeowners across the country. If there was uncertainty or nervousness after the last lockdown, the auction results have dispelled any fears. According to industry researcher CoreLogic, clearance rates across major capital cities have averaged close to 70% over November with…
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As the days finally get warmer, it’s a great time to start thinking about the sort of garden we can create that will handle the searing temperatures of our hottest days and long periods without rain. A combination of these two factors – so common in many areas of Australia – can devastate a garden.…
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We all love to indulge in New Year’s resolutions, often knowing in our hearts that we’re unlikely to change our ways despite the best intentions. The key to forming new habits is motivation. And if you’ve decided 2022 is the year you’re going to complete all those little jobs around the house or apartment, then…
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