Category: Renovating

How to spot trouble in a 1970s home

Back in their day, homes built in the 1970s were the height of sophistication and design-smarts. But now they’re coming up for 50 years old and may be showing their age. Homes from the 1970s have a lot of merits. They were overwhelmingly designed to be comfortable family homes and as such usually have open…
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9 tips to feng shui your apartment

Feng shui is a powerful strategy when trying to sell your apartment and can add thousands of dollars to its value if you get it right. If you’re a buyer in the market, you’ll find the logic of feng shui will resonate strongly. The surrounding area is actually more important from a feng shui perspective…
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7 things to watch for when working with a builder

Renovation rather than taking the next step on the property ladder can be tempting strategy as it avoids taxes such as stamp duty that can add significantly to the costs of upgrading. Yet, there’s a tax to renovation – the taxing of your stress levels. Many home owners come away from a renovation scarred and…
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7 cool trends for gardens

Say goodbye to formal plantings, structured lines and taming nature. In 2019 life in the garden is getting wild. The trend now is creating country-styled gardens as an oasis from city living, with the emphasis towards embracing the environment, self-sufficiency and creating beautiful and nurturing spaces to recharge, relax and connect with family and friends.…
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5 hot kitchen trends

Kitchens are the hot renovation space with new approaches that combine technology, healthy living, the environment and getting closer to nature. It’s no longer enough to have a kitchen that’s a practical space to prepare meals – kitchens are now wellness areas that are a central hub of health, style and family. Here are the…
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Top living room trends

Living room trends are all about healthy living and well being, with a focus on nature, family connection, and light and space to counter-balance our synthetic and digital world. While binge-watching Netflix and talking to Google may be our new favourite pastimes, we want to do it in spaces that make us feel happy, safe…
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How to de-clutter your home in 30 minutes

You don’t have to be Marie Kondo to keep your home free of clutter. Find 30 minutes every week and you’ll quickly get on top of the situation. Making de-cluttering a regular habit also has the psychological benefits of feeling lighter and less weighed down. It’s as easy as assessing the value of every item…
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Renovating tips for a family friendly bathroom

A bathroom makes a big impact on the value of your house. Here’s how to make it family friendly and stylish.

Top trends for living rooms in 2019

Living room trends in 2019 are all about healthy living and wellbeing, with a focus on nature, family connection, and light and space to counter-balance our synthetic and digital world. While binge-watching Netflix and talking to Google may be our new favourite pastimes, we want to do it in spaces that make us feel happy,…
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How to give your home street appeal

How to ensure your home makes a good impression when you decide to sell