As the winter days close in, it’s tempting to survey your garden and consider cutting back some of your plants to give them the best chance of weathering the freezing temperatures. It’s an excellent strategy for many trees and shrubs, reducing the risk of winter mildew and encouraging future growth and flowering in the spring. …
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Winter is always a special time to put your home on the market. Buyers will often be grateful to come indoors, having battled the elements to arrive at your home for their walkthrough. So, this is the perfect opportunity to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that will cast your home in an incredibly positive…
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Winter is a time to make your home super-cozy with a roaring fireplace, the heating system cranked up, throw rugs draped over sofas and holiday decorations to brighten your day against the gray outside. However, what you do to warm your home can also create a fire hazard. American fire departments report approximately 1.4 million…
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You don’t need to be beachside or on a rural property to be concerned about predictions for this bushfire season. Trees and flammable native shrubs surround many homes in cities and regional centres. While the bushfire risk is dramatically reduced in the cities, situations can run out of control in the suburbs. If your home…
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The year is rattling by, and it seems a little unbelievable to start talking about preparations for Christmas and the New Year. But the festive season will be upon us quickly, and it’s always a good idea to plan as early as possible. Entertaining family and friends is one of the great pleasures at any…
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There are few greater pleasures than opening your home to family and friends for a special occasion, and Thanksgiving is one of the most important events on the calendar. But entertaining folks does not come without its workload. These ideas will hopefully help you have a great Thanksgiving! Make a plan It’s a great idea…
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There’s nothing better than making your home warm and cozy for the Holiday Season and sharing that wonderful festive atmosphere with friends and family. Even if you adore hosting in your home, it’s still a lot of work to prepare not just the food but to decorate your home and cater to everyone’s needs. You…
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Preparing your home for the onslaught of winter weather should help protect your property from damage and save you big bucks on your heating bills. Winterizing your home requires focus on the exterior and interior, where gaps under doors and in baseboards will suck out the hot air you’ve spent serious dollars generating. It’s just…
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If you’ve been spending the Summer considering how to give your home a refresh or the best way to prepare the property for sale, then a new coat of paint may work wonders for you. Updating the color schemes of your exterior and interior is one of the most effective ways of enhancing your home. …
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Most homeowners consider the arrival of the Fall as spelling the end of color and vibrancy in their garden until spring comes around once again. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can plant several flowers now that will continue to give you blooms and color into the coming winter. These seven plants…
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