1. Spread cheer with wintry hues We naturally gravitate towards a warmer and more coastal palette in summer with sea blues and sunny yellows, but that doesn’t mean we’re not able to also embrace a cooler set of colours. We can take inspiration from nature and the cooler climate. This means embracing warmer textures and…
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When the country’s biggest property markets have seen considerable downturns over the past 12 months, there have been a few outliers around the nation that have bucked trends and continued to see significant growth in the median sale prices of both unattached dwellings and units. Hobart has been a famous example of this, with interstate…
What can I do at an open home? 1. Ask questions The agent is there to sell the property, so ask as many questions as you like! Also feel free to call the agent after the open house if you have additional questions. 2. Check if anything is broken or squeaks It’s totally okay to…
Ultimate peace of mind Peace of mind from every angle is the tagline for the Swann 4K Ultra HD 4 Channel Security System, and it’s true. The wide CCTV kit uses thermal-sensing cameras so it can detect humans and cars outside your home and not, you know, a plant rustling in the wind. It enables…
How to set a budget for your first home If you’re a first-home buyer, your budget will be based on how much you’ve saved and the amount of money you can borrow. Find out how to determine your borrowing capacity, how much you need for a deposit, plus tips for saving money and cutting back…
1. Paint is your best friend Painting is often named as the best return on investment you can make when it comes to improving the look of your home. But don’t be limited by just painting the walls: Consider a treatment for cupboards, doors or even look at respraying a dated bathroom, which can add…
Cover all surfaces Drop sheets, which cost $3 or less from your local hardware store, will be your saviour. When you’re working on your next DIY job cover floors, couches and basically anything else you want to ensure is safe from paint splatters and sawdust. Fill holes and gaps Holes in walls and gaps around…
1. Carrot It’s hard to imagine an Aussie veggie garden without carrots, and if your thumb isn’t as green as you’d like the good news is they’re easy to grow from seed. Soft soil without hard lumps or stones is best to avoid weird-shaped carrots. Pick baby carrots at around 10 weeks and leave the…
Moving day. It’s never going to be 100% stress-free, but a little bit of planning will go a long way towards making it much more bearable. Below are a few examples of tasks that should be done well in advance, plus a few extra tips on how to make the move as smooth as possible.…
Former House Rules champs, Aaron and Daniella Winter, know a thing or two about a successful reno. They’re now seasoned ‘flippers’, turning fixer-uppers into property gold on the Gold Coast. Is it structually sound? “Does it have good bones? That’s the one thing that’s going to save you mega money at the backend,” Aaron says.…