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10 Quick Ideas to Kickstart Home Resolutions
10 quick ideas to kickstart your New Year's home resolutions that could save you time and money.
New Years Home Resolutions: Part 1
These are some of the expert’s resolutions that will make your home a more beautiful, efficient, clean and green place in the coming year.
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2015 Home Design Trends
With the New Year ahead, now is the time to start thinking about the plans for the remodelling you would like to do. Naturally it starts with inspiration, ideas, budget and careful planning.
Small Changes… BIG Impact
The holidays can be a very stressful time of year with so many of us having family over.
During these times, when you may want to update your living spaces, sometimes you can’t bring yourself to paint an entire room or buy new furniture. So, what do you do when you want a change but have little time or budget? Here are eight small changes that will make a big impact. (more…)
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DIY vs Professional installation
Most people decide to install their own flooring to save money. However, there are often a lot of unexpected costs associated with DIY projects. Only you would know how experienced you are at home repair to carry out any renovations. A major project, such as a flooring installation can end up costing heaps more in the long run if things go wrong. You have to factor in all the common issues that are a given before attempting to carry out such work- sometimes it is so much easier to leave it to the professionals and save yourself some time and misery, not to mention money, by getting the experts in to give you a few quotes. The choice is yours… (more…)
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Self-lay installation Pros and Cons.
Self-lay can be a huge saving on that home or reno project… provided you use good material and follow the instructions for installation! Short cuts in any installation are a guarantee for trouble in the future, so it’s important that you choose the right option for your skill level. For instance, if you’ve had experience with laying wooden floors (successfully) in the past, then laying your own floors should be a breeze! If however, you are like so many of us and haven’t had any experience, there’s really only one safe option – Looselay!
How to measure up for Face Fit Blinds
Andersens have teamed up with Betta Blinds to be able to offer you the ultimate selection when it comes to your window coverings. Throughout the rest of the year we…
Child Safety and Blinds
You can never completely “child-proof” your home. You can, however, dramatically reduce the risk of injuries by making a few changes to your home. Parents and carers are urged to take the necessary steps to ensure blinds and curtains in your home don’t pose a threat to your children. Go through every room in your home and check for any blinds or curtains with long cords that are either loose of looped. This includes any cords that are within children’s reach at floor level or near furniture that they can climb on. (more…)
Just how often should you clean your carpets?
Keeping carpets clean is the bane of many a home-maker’s existence. Many debate over how often one should vacuum and also how often one should have professionals in to give a good deep clean. (more…)
Are wooden floors better than carpets when it comes to allergies?
The debate continues so let’s look at the facts
Carpet comes under attack because of 1) the chemicals used to make it and 2) because it traps dirt and allergens. However, what may have been true in years past is no longer true in modern carpeting.
THE ALLERGY ISSUE
Common misconceptions are that carpets can harbor dirt and allergens, but there are no reports that link carpeting with asthma or an increase in allergies. Rather than trapping particulates, which is seen as a bad thing, carpeting prevents such things from becoming airborne. Frequent, thorough vacuuming sucks allergens out of carpeting. (more…)
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