Every successful remodeling project has one thing in common – a great relationship between the client and the contractor. Taking your time to forge a professional and open partnership will pay pack dividends in the way the project is delivered and the toll it takes in terms of your own stress and anxiety. As your…
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Being cool and creepy at Halloween takes effort. So if you’re about to swing your attention to Halloween, here’s some super-scary tips to turn your dream home into a nightmare! Make a plan: Don’t arrive at the decorations store or Walmart and go mad with the credit card, buying everything that looks dark and evil.…
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The scariest night of the year is upon us so here’s a look at the most terrifying renovations to add value to your home this Halloween. A resident ghost – A spirit feature can add 20% or more to the value of a haunted house. The final figure is determined by the era of the…
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Property investment is a proven strategy for building personal wealth, as it allows you to experience long-term capital growth, rental income and can have attractive tax incentives. You’re also delivering an important social good, providing accommodation to those who may not be able to afford to buy their own homes. However, it’s always best to…
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Open-plan living is often billed as the perfect floor plan, bringing family together in a single room where cooking, conversation and the screen share the same space. It has been a popular feature of a home for two decades and more. However, a small but noisy school of thought now suggests it’s time to revert…
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The humble laundry room is emerging as an influential part of the home for today’s buyers and renovators. Upstaged by new kitchens and bathrooms, many buyers rarely gave a thought to the laundry room beyond its practical function – until now. New interior designs and increasingly sophisticated washing machines have put ways of doing the…
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It feels like you can’t turn on the TV and flip through the channels without seeing a home improvement show, but don’t be taken in by their simplicity. Remodelling your home is far more complex and usually more expensive than TV pundits lead you to believe. When they even bother to price the items of…
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If you’re in a neighborhood where potential buyers might appreciate the ancient wisdom of feng shui, it might be profitable to pay some homage to the art when preparing your home for sale. While there is a unique philosophy rather than science underpinning feng shui, many of its instructions about furniture arrangement make perfect sense.…
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No room carries more influence with a buyer than the kitchen because it’s where the family gathers and many memories are made. The kitchen can represent up to 20% of the entire value of a property, so it’s important to make sure it is both functional and attractive. With this in mind, I’ve compiled a…
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Maintaining your home should be a mix of love and diligence that sometimes requires a little TLC from your bank account. Staying on top of the chores around your property is key to ensuring it remains comfortable and a refuge from the trials that life throws at us. But it doesn’t take much for the…
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