Category: Owner

Eight key factors when you decide to remodel

There’s a lot at stake when you decide to undertake a major remodel of your existing home, or the property you’ve just bought needs more than a fresh coat of paint and some TLC. Deciding to remodel should only be done after you’ve satisfied yourself that you cannot buy an alternative property that needs no…
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Six ways to keep your heating costs down

Many folks will be quietly wondering about the size of their next utility bill after the severe winter conditions they’ve been enduring recently. It shouldn’t take a snow storm to remind you of the benefits of maintaining a well-insulated home.  Whether in hot or cold climates, a property that’s able to retain the warmth and…
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Unplug these ‘Energy Vampires’ to reduce your power bills

Domestic power consumption and utility bills are a constant focus as we all try to run our homes as efficiently as possible. Inevitably, we don’t always get everything right, and many of us are guilty of leaving appliances on standby, using electricity for no benefit. So-called “Energy Vampires”, like TVs, game consoles and computers, cost…
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Eight tips for a ‘fashionable’ garden in 2026

With spring around the corner, keen gardeners will be thinking about how they might approach 2026 to create a modern and relaxing sanctuary. Gardens are an unsung hero of property sales – buyers are heavily influenced by the beauty of a garden, especially if it’s also low-maintenance. If you’re thinking about selling your property this…
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Flooring options that may make you think twice

Choosing the right floor for your home is such an important decision because it sets the tone for design and comfort. Most of us make this type of decision so few times in our lives, it’s difficult to be confident we’re making the right selection without lots of research and advice. Another challenge is that…
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Six tips to achieve effortless luxury in your kitchen

Have you ever heard of the trend called Cashmere Kitchen? It’s a new fashion based on an old philosophy of making your kitchen cosy with warm neutrals rather than taking the more modern path of a stark-white tableau. Designers say that to create a Cashmere Kitchen you must use natural materials with neutral colours and…
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Brush up your ‘cutting in’ technique before a winter painting project

Winter is a great time of year to tick some of those little maintenance tasks from your to-do list. Breaking out the brushes and repainting the bathroom or another area of your home will mean the shorter days of inclement weather will not have been wasted. If you’re a keen DIY-er, you probably rate your…
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It’s not too late to winterize your pipes – here are six tips

As we embrace the cold, dark heart of winter, it’s important we don’t forget to take preventative measures to protect our homes from the elements. If you’ve been ignoring the plummeting temperatures and the stress they put on your home, you may find your moderate maintenance costs transform into repair bills of thousands of dollars.…
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Free up garage space by throwing out these eight items

Winter can be a great time to get a few jobs off your to-do list that would be pushed to the back of the queue if the sun were shining. A rainy and cold day is the perfect time for tasks that you’ve been avoiding for months, perhaps even a couple of years. One of…
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Seven tips to make your bedroom a tranquil oasis

Is it time for a makeover in the main bedroom of your home? Has the space ever felt like an oasis of tranquility? Or maybe it’s stressing you out because it’s so dull. Bedroom makeovers can be simple and quick so long as you have a vision. A successful plan will transform your bedroom into…
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