Room Reveal 1: Bathroom With a new team in place and the houses chosen, it’s time for the 2022 Block teams to get started! And what better way to kick off this huge challenge than with one of the toughest areas, a bathroom? And not just any bathroom, but a…
How to make over your home without spending more money
When the house feels a bit blah, why not try some of these tips below to make over your home without spending more money… 1. Rearrange the furniture you have Can you orientate the furniture in a different angle? Or swap pieces around from other rooms? All you need is…
10 Ways to Sell Your House Quickly in a Competitive Market
The best way to sell your house quickly in a competitive market is to present it in a way which will appeal to the masses. More enquiries and inspections = more interest and offers to buy. A stagnant listing can create doubt in a buyers’ mind when it comes to…
The Block 2022: 48 Hour House Decider Challenge
A win to Tom & Sarah-Jane who choose to stay in House 1, Dylan & Jenny take out 2nd and select House 4, Ankur & Sharon place 3rd and choose House 3, Joel & Elle in 4th take House 2 and Omar & Oz come 5th and take House 5.…
The Block 2022: Tree Change
I’m back again this year sharing all photos from The Block room reveals. If you’re new here and wondering why I do this – well I was once upon a time on The Block in 2011. And each year as I watch, the show gets more and more ridiculous haha!…
How do you decide on an exterior colour?
Choosing a colour palette for the exterior of your home is often harder than choosing your internal colour scheme. Your colour selections will make a first impression. Get it right and you’ll be able to conceal features you want to hide, and, highlight those you want to amplify. How to…
How good is paint
The power of paint hey? As they say! What a difference. I still have lots to do with this little house but the biggest change was turning everything from brown to white just with paint. No special skills needed. I spray painted bricks, painted window frames, the door, eaves and…
HOW TO BUY doTERRA products and essential oils
There are 2 options Pay a $35 membership fee (a bit like Costco or Linen Lovers) and you will then have your own wholesale account where all products are 25% off. You can then select any products you like. OR buy a starter kit like the Home Essentials Kit where the…
Cheap decorating tips
A change of season, a new home, or just tired of the same old look? If you’re like me, you take any chance to freshen and liven things up in your home. But I am always working on a budget. I need things to be affordable and easy to achieve…
How to make a low-tox body or lip balm
This balm can be used anywhere on your body. Use as a lip balm, put on chapped or chaffed skin, on your elbows, face if you have any inflamed dry patches. It contains nourishing ingredients like coconut oil and Shea butter so can be used just about anywhere on your…
Floor Plan Friday: Kids at the back, parents at the front!
Here’s a really great family home which would suit a regular block of land (by looking at it you’d need around 20m frontage though). I like the space and layout with the living through the middle. Kids up the back and parents at the front. YES! Here are some other things…
Digital artwork you can download and frame yourself
If you’re looking for fresh new artwork for your walls don’t spend a fortune. Just download, print and frame! Perfect for living rooms, offices and kids rooms. Here’s how you print them. 1. / 2. / 3. / 4. / 5. / 6. / 7. / 8. / 9.