Regardless of location, every green thumb’s basic autumn and winter preparations should include mulching, fertilising, pruning and planting. Soil preparation is crucial for any garden, especially before planting and the cooler months make it more pleasant to work up a sweat digging in the garden. Yet mulching can also require some major effort – and…
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Just as a picture is worth a thousand words, so a picture can make the dullest house a home. But before reaching for hammers and nails, consider where and how you’ll hang your favorite images. For a start, pictures must be hung securely and be perfectly level as well as having the best possible location…
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Now that the cold weather feels officially over and the frost has gone, greenthumbs can start getting out into the garden. Major spring tasks every gardener should check off include: Prepare flower and plant beds by cleaning up old leaves and woodchips and replacing with fresh mulch or compost. Prune evergreen and fruit greenery plus…
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A range of easy, effortless ways to redecorate means there is no excuse not to bring the warmer weather inside. With spring being the season of new life, hope and warmth, anything heavy and dark in a home needs to make way for lighter textures and colours. Get organized But firstly, start the spring fling…
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There are few more essential steps in preparing your home for sale than ensuring it is sparkling clean. Nothing deters prospective buyers faster than walking into a home to find it dirty or untidy. When cleaning your home in preparation for a viewing it is essential to focus on the kitchen and bathrooms, followed by…
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Owning a home often comes with promises to yourself to implement a cleaning schedule, keep everything tidy and ensure you stay on top of the garden so it never becomes a jungle. These are tough pledges for even the most disciplined of us. Keeping a home in pristine condition, especially with a young family, takes…
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Quality flooring can make an enormous difference in the presentation of your home when it is time to sell. If laying new carpet is your best strategy then these tips will help get you started. Determine your budget Unless there are exceptional circumstances, you shouldn’t need to buy a top-of-the-line carpet. After all, you’re not…
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Discipline around maintenance is essential to keep your home in great condition as neglected properties can cost a lot of money to put right before a sale. A worse result is when a property fails to reach its value potential because it’s rundown. While many buyers may be home-hunting for a fixer-upper, more want a…
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Making a great first impression is one of the most essential recommendations for any home. One element often ignored is the front door, which can set the tone for the rest of the property. If yours is a little shabby or weather-worn, we have some suggestions for you, highlighting how to select an appropriate replacement. …
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Landscaping a perfect garden can add thousands of dollars to your home value and give you enormous pleasure. The sanctuary of a beautiful garden is priceless for some homeowners, but it can cost a pretty penny if you have to start from scratch. Multiple visits to a garden centre can seriously damage the bank account.…
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