With so many Dads spending more time than ever at home, we thought we’d make Father’s Day easy with some great home-themed gift ideas. (Hint: Fathers’ Day is the first Sunday in September!) Jumbuck BBQ Charcoal Grill and Smoker – $49.95 from Bunnings Getting the heat levels perfect with charcoal is an art form. But…
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Remodeling rather than buying a new home can be a tempting strategy if you love your neighborhood and don’t wish to move. Yet, upgrading your home can be taxing to your stress levels. There is a lot to think through and coordinate with contractors. Some homeowners come away from a remodel scarred and so unhappy…
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Few improvements to a home make a bigger impact than brand new flooring. It offers a wonderful sense of renewal in an existing home and can be a high-value purchase to help sell a property. Flooring trends come and go slowly, so your investment will not look dated when it’s time to sell and move…
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Don’t drown in cardboard boxes and packing tape when it’s time to move to your new home. You can follow some great strategies to reduce your stress and the time it takes to pack up and go. Here is a guide that will definitely smooth your move. Make a to-do list – Tasks always feel…
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It’s a wonderful feeling to sit in a coastal garden and enjoy the distant metronome of waves crashing on the beach. Beach houses with a cleverly designed coastal garden leave an indelible impression, especially on prospective buyers seeking a new home in a beachside neighborhood. A coastal garden is a stunning asset for such a…
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DIY television shows can lead you to believe that a remodeling project can be completed over a weekend, but the reality usually takes a lot longer and involves some stress before you’ll reap the rewards. Here’s my guide to minimizing the drama. Do your research One of the greatest risks with a remodel is over-capitalizing.…
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When beginning a major construction, such as a new home or a remodeling project, one of the first decisions to make is whether to use an architect. They’re not cheap but they can add substantial value. Their building and design expertise can save you thousands of dollars in the construction phase and offer a significant…
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The laundry is no longer the little room under or at the back of the house that you try to hide. It has become a focal point for modern buyers who want an organized workspace rather than an indoor junkyard of dirty clothes and everyday jetsam that doesn’t have a home elsewhere. As an average…
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Garden fences that divide properties are a reality of life but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring or ugly. You can brighten your border with a variety of approaches. Conventional methods include bamboo screens, vinyl panels and fast-growing vines. Or, you can give your garden an additional splash of color with a lick…
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Necessity is the mother of invention and nothing teaches us how to be clutter-free better than living in a confined space. The lessons learned from organizing tiny spaces are valuable in larger homes, where mess has a larger canvas and can get out of control, making living areas feel smaller than they really are. When…
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