Category: Renovating

Seven steps to creating a drought-proof garden

A beautiful, lush garden can add thousands to the value of a home and be a key element in attracting buyers. But with climate change altering weather patterns, an increasing number of homeowners are looking to create gardens that will survive long, hot, dry spells. Drought-proof gardens can in fact be a real asset when…
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How to choose plants that will survive drought

The bushfires along the east coast of Australia last summer have taught homeowners some serious lessons about the plants they should select for their garden. A drought-tolerant garden, especially if it features plants near the home that are resistant to fire, are looked upon increasingly favourably by prospective buyers and even insurance companies. As your…
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Four ways to brighten your boundary

A tired or broken boundary fence will always be a drag on the positive impression that you want your home to make with prospective buyers and can have an impact on the final sale price. Fences that lean, have missing or rotten slats are not only unsightly but signal to buyers that they’ll have to…
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Four ways to brighten your boundary

A tired or broken boundary fence will always be a drag on the positive impression that you want your home to make with prospective buyers and can have an impact on the final sale price. Fences that lean, have missing sections or rotten timber are not only unsightly but signal to buyers that they’ll have…
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Five tips for remodeling a kitchen before sale

Once you’ve decided to sell your property, focus always falls on potential remodeling projects to get the highest price. Arguably, the kitchen is the area of the home that influences buyers most. If yours is looking a little worn, then you may consider a small investment to maximize the value of your property. When upgrading…
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Five tips for renovating a kitchen before sale

With so much emphasis on a tradie-led recovery, it’s an excellent time to consider the benefits of renovating your property before sale. Arguably, the kitchen is the area of the home that influences buyers most. If yours is looking a little worn, then you may consider a small investment to maximise the value of your…
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Five tips for renovating a kitchen before sale

With so much emphasis on a tradie-led recovery, it’s an excellent time to consider the benefits of renovating your property before sale. Arguably, the kitchen is the area of the home that influences buyers most. If yours is looking a little worn, then you may consider a small investment to maximise the value of your…
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Think small to help you declutter

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 organising tiny spaces are valuable in larger homes, where mess has a larger canvas and get out of control, making living areas feel much smaller than they really are. When…
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The beauty of minimalist Bauhaus design

The interior design style known as Bauhaus is guided by the belief that materials should not be hidden behind upholstery but exposed to show the honesty of each piece. This sparse, austere style can be recognised by its steel tubing designs of chairs, sofas and tables. It still looks incredible in modern houses and apartments,…
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13 flooring choices that are all the rage

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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