As the leaves continue to descend, and fall enters its last month, it’s been interesting to see how the leaf blower has taken over from the humble rake to clear away nature’s debris in many of our neighbourhoods. Is this a good adoption of technology? Is trading a little physical effort for battery-powered convenience the…
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In this spring market, Australian property has become so competitive that it feels like the majority of owners in the mid-tier and luxury segments are investing in styling their homes to impress buyers. Even an average four-bedroom family home can comfortably cost $8,000 or more to style. Of course, the majority of the cost is…
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Who doesn’t love a squirrel? They’re cute with big eyes and a fluffy tail. You’d give them a hug if they weren’t full of disease and the fact they’d bite your finger off without a second thought! Nevertheless, squirrels are cool so long as they know their place – and that’s up a tree, storing…
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Successful investors and landlords understand what it takes to offer an attractive home that delivers strong rental income, and they pay close attention to the quality of their tenants. Whether they intend to work with the tenants themselves or use a property manager, they’ll look at the deal from the tenant’s perspective. A tenant’s journey…
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For most Americans, daylight savings has ended to signal the impending onset of winter. For gardeners, this is a good time to consider how you’re going to protect the plants you lovingly planted during summer from the biting frosts of winter. In North America, the first frosts can arrive as early as late August, while…
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The weather is warming quickly after the cool and often wet days of winter, and this means it’s a great time to get into the garden and start preparing your plants for the summer heat. For many owners, their roses are their pride and joy, but they can come under significant stress when the mercury…
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The arrival of spring and the bloom of many trees and shrubs often encourages us to start thinking about our gardens and how we can prepare them so we can entertain family and friends during the long, hot days of the coming summer. If you’re in this frame of mind right now, you should take…
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Repainting the interior of your home is never a small task. The interruption to the household can be substantial. Not only do you have to move furniture and put down drop cloths, but the fumes can linger for days. Repainting is often an important step in preparing your home for sale. It freshens up the…
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For many Australians, it’s been a long, wet winter that will have increased the possibility of pests such as mice and cockroaches finding warm refuge in the nooks and crannies of your home. Spring is a great time to consider commissioning a pest inspection as part of your property’s maintenance program. As any real estate…
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Have you ever looked at your energy bill and wanted to scream? Not only does the cost of heating your home feel like it’s through the roof, but the data that electricity suppliers give to explain your bill can be bewildering and unhelpful. Following an unusually cold and wet winter, many will fear their bill…
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