Searching for your first or next home is rarely a straightforward journey for any couple. There will always be differences of opinion on the practicality and attractiveness of any property. The key to a successful home-hunt is listening to your partner’s point of view, respectfully expressing your opinions, and then finding a compromise. Many couples…
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It’s amazing how your garage accumulates personal belongings and the leftovers of DIY projects during the summer months. One moment, you have an easy drive into your garage, and the next, your car sensors are beeping like crazy to stop you from running into old paint cans or a set of golf clubs. A clean…
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Selecting the right security system for your home can be a challenge, given the bewildering array of products available in store and online. Follow these tips to create your own list of priorities so you don’t overspend or buy a solution that doesn’t make you feel safer. Avoid confrontation Let’s highlight the most crucial recommendation…
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If you’re searching for your first property, there’s a lot to think about. Perhaps you’re concentrating so hard on buying the home that you’re not even considering furnishings. But, how you set up your new house or apartment plays a fundamental role in your enjoyment of the property. So, spend a little downtime working out…
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Buyers use plenty of tricks during a property inspection to look for any flaws in their potential new home. Some open and shut cabinet doors in the kitchen and bathrooms, while others stare at the ceiling above the bathroom to spot dampness, or inspect under the sinks to look for water damage. Paintwork at floor…
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With so many stores and websites offering budget-buy home décor offerings, it’s easy and cheap to give your space a lovely uplift. By thinking in simple and basic terms, a mini-renovation can have surprisingly dramatic results. New tapware Changing tapware is not necessarily an easy job but if it is already damaged or old, a…
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While most garages are used for cars, storage and tools, there’s no need to keep these items crammed together in a messy and dirty array. Better yet, garages can be completely transformed into a home office, gym, hobby room, teenage retreat or guest room. Homeowners happy to stick with a thorough reorganisation of their garage…
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Gardening grows people’s outdoor imagination, creativity and joy as few other hobbies can. Better yet, both homeowners and renters who have never tried gardening before can succeed at this pastime with experience not always required for success. Green Thumb Lesson #1 Don’t be crushed by failures as even the wisest gardeners have them. Just like…
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A dream home can quickly become a nightmare if you have to cope with noisy, insensitive neighbours. Whether it’s late-night parties or barking dogs, there is literally no getting away from this issue. These tips may help you find a way to resolve your differences. Talk to difficult neighbours first Although it may be awkward…
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