Deciding on the Layout The biggest piece of advice is don’t be afraid to consult those around you. Often your tradesman, builder or friends will have ideas you may not have even considered. When renovating an existing bathroom, the layout is particularly important as you may be governed by the pre-existing plumbing, apartment block red
Improving the health of the home begins with a few simple and affordable steps. Here are our top tips: Shoes off The easiest ‘step’ in reducing the toxins and chemicals entering your home is to remove your shoes at the front door and leave nasties – such as pesticides and germs – outside. Place a
Australia’s housing market continued along a recovery trend through November. CoreLogic’s national index recorded a second consecutive monthly rise in November, with dwelling values up 0.8% over the month. The new recovery trend follows a 2.1% drop in Australian home values between April and September. According to CoreLogic’s Head of Research, Tim Lawless, if the current
During stifling summers, it can often feel like you’re fighting a losing battle trying to keep your house cool. And with a summer of restricted travel opportunities fast approaching, now might be the time to up your cooling game. Installing an air conditioner can be an expensive decision, so it’s important to understand how you
Given that a good paint colour has the power to change the whole feeling of your home and up your resale value – without breaking the bank – how do you get it right so that your space shows off a little personality, style and ultimately makes a good impact? 1. Try before you buy
Following five months of consistent declines in residential property values, CoreLogic’s national home value index moved back into positive month-on-month growth through October, posting a 0.4% rise. The lift in home values was broad based, with every capital city apart from Melbourne posting a rise in values over the month. Index results as at October 31,
It has been announced that responsible lending will be scrapped leading to less onerous credit rules to encourage the flow of loans and boost the economic recovery from the COVID-19 recession. In a shift from “lender beware” back towards traditional “borrower beware”, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will dump the responsible lending law that was imposed by
There is something exciting about seeing the first blossoms of spring, so with that excitement in mind take a fresh look at your home and see what you can do to bring an extra touch of pizzazz to your interior. If you’re thinking of selling your place, a burst of Spring could be a big
Another fortnight has come and gone and the Crows still haven’t won a game (still too raw!). But the good news is Adelaide has again survived a 2 person outbreak of Covid-19 and our pubs and restaurants are still open. Hopefully with Spring around the corner we’ll see a rise in home buying, investing and
Every year in autumn we prepare a sunny spot in our veggie beds for growing garlic. We’ve found the growing process rewarding with the flavoursome fresh cloves used enthusiastically in every meal. You can buy garlic for planting online, at a nursery or from a local grower at the markets. Standard, imported garlic from your