Think selling a house is just sticking a ‘For Sale’ sign in the yard and waiting for the offers to roll in? We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but alas this is not how houses get sold – and certainly not quickly. The process of selling a house can be long and…
Trends come and go and it might seem impossible to keep your home up to date with every trend that hits the market each season, but there are many ways we can work trends into the spaces we’ve slowly curated over the years to make them feel fresh and current. The drive towards natural factors…
Despite having up to 17 hours of darkness per day in the depths of winter, and average temperatures hovering around zero degrees, Denmark is currently rated as the world’s most contented nation and here is why… Hygge, pronounced ‘hoo-ga’ is an integral part of Danish life and is believed to be the major contributing factor to the Danish…
Following these simple steps before you head away over the Christmas break will make returning home from your trip and settling back into day-to-day life a little easier… Declutter The perfect time to declutter your home is right before you begin your end of year clean. Use this opportunity to gather any unwanted items such…
With summer just around the corner it’s time to start preparing for that well-deserved end of year break! Don’t let the excitement of a trip away blind you to the risks of leaving your home unprotected. A little extra vigilance and planning ahead will help keep your property and belongings safe while you are away…
Don’t let your garden lose its lustre and allure this winter. Use some simple landscaping insights to help get the best of your garden, and keep potential buyers inspired. Mulch and Compost The first step to great garden maintenance is to look after your garden beds well. Free, effective organic mulches can be created in…
A backyard can make or break a home. With a range of possible fixtures and styles and costs, it can seem incredibly difficult to transform your vision into a reality. But here’s a secret: it doesn’t have to be that difficult. With the right planning, maintenance and perseverance, your yard could be the envy…
Some things just aren’t meant to be moved. Make sure you’re aware of the moving house do’s and don’ts to keep you, your family, your possessions and your removalists safe. The Dangerous Goods Act 1985 This act sets out regulations relating to the transport of dangerous goods. Your moving company is prohibited from moving…
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with sunburns causing 95% of melanomas. In 2015 (latest data available) 2,200 Australians died from this entirely preventable disease. We had the old “Slip, Slop and Slap” drilled into us as kids but as we get older a lot of people seem…
Packing is probably the most important aspect of your move. You need to give yourself enough time to pack properly and safely or you risk damaging your treasures before they get to your new address. Packing for moving is more than just throwing things in a box, it’s about packing methodically to make the process…