Category: Renovating

Bedroom refresh to celebrate new season

With spring on the doorstep, there is no better time to bring this refreshing new season inside your home; and the bedroom is a great place to start. The heart of a home’s relaxation, bedrooms are ideal for a spring fling of  colourful quilts, sheer curtains and flowers. Best of all, a spring refresh can…
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What it costs to install backyard pools

The latest statistics from the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance show 8% of Americans have a backyard pool, which totals around 10.4 million private waterholes across the country. Pool installations can be expensive but they can add value to a home and be worth their weight in gold for decades to come. The average cost…
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Caring for hanging planter baskets

Green thumbs who want to add an extra something special to their garden this spring should definitely consider installing hanging baskets or pots. These wonderful inclusions will add a splash touch of colour to any garden and are easy to care for, ensuring they’re ideal for first-time gardeners. Fantastic colourful plants for hanging baskets, many…
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The art of the perfect coffee table

Moving house is recognized as one of life’s most stressful events – up there with divorce and death. Yet 8.2 million Americans moved between states in 2022, according to US Census Bureau estimates released in November 2023. If you need to execute a fast property shift, stress levels can rise even higher, but with efficiency…
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Spring tips to revive the lawn

Touted as being the warmest on record, this winter also included freezing arctic blasts in January across most of the country while the south-east experienced a mid-March return to winter after warmer spring temperatures. As a result, American gardens, and especially lawns, are now needing extra help after such a unique, and damaging, season as…
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The wrap on washing towels

Towels are one of the most-used items in a home. And even though we’re clean when we use them, they are certainly items that need a good, regular wash. But did you know there is a good and bad way to wash a towel? Whirlpool, Martha Stewart, Better Homes and Gardens, and The New York…
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Pull the room together with a rug

The Dude was right! Rugs can strikingly add to the ambience of any room in moments while adding both a focal point and surface protection. These additions can also be easily moved or removed altogether, depending on the season, and don’t have to break the budget. Size and position When it comes to rugs, size…
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Choosing the perfect pillow

Cushiony comfort will bring sleep relief faster than you can say snooze and fresh, plump pillows make a bed feel inviting.  But finding the perfect pillow can be a nightmare, especially when there are so many possibilities to choose from. The Sleep Foundation recommends buying a new pillow every 18 months as they can quickly…
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How to childproof your home

For family homeowners moving into a new property this spring, child-proofing this property is a must. Moving to a new house is stressful at the best, and especially so for first-time parents. But the Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles’ Safety and Injury Prevention Program notes most fall-related injuries happen to children of four-years-old and under,…
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Winter tasks for your garden

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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