If you’re planning to sell your house, you will come across a number of articles detailing the must do’s and must nots when putting a home on the market. The lists can sometimes be overwhelming and require extra expense to ensure you get the best price for your home. But…
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Spring Cleaning Shortcuts to Keep Your Home Clean
A clean house makes me feel calm. As you know I love to declutter and find new homes for décor that no longer serve a purpose in my house. When spring comes around, I find the new season highly motivating to give my house a good clean. But cleaning is…
4 Home Maintenance Jobs To Complete In Winter
The Winter months provide the perfect time to start improving your home, especially if you’re planning on listing your home for sale during the busy Spring season. The combination of harsh winds, cold nights and rain can damage both your garden and the exterior of your home without some maintenance.…
Mistakes to avoid when choosing a builder
Building is not something we do very often but making sure you choose the right builder can eliminate stress and budget blowouts along the way. There are so many builders to select from, especially if you visit a display village! You’ll be spoiled for choice but narrowing it down the…
Put a pot at your front door
There are many ways to jazz up your front entry. I’ve written about curb appeal, painting your front door a colour and painting ugly bricks. But an easy simple thing you can do right now is grab some pots and put them by your entry. They will instantly transform the…
Coloured front doors to welcome you home
Hi there! Thanks for dropping by today. I’ve received a lot of lovely comments and emails about my newly painted pink front door. Many of you are now inspired to take a risk and paint your own front door. I wanted to show you some different colours and hues that might suit. Although…
Meal planning changed my life + what I spend on food each week
Truly… meal planning has changed my life. I know I am late to the party because so many of you already do this, but if you don’t then today hopefully I’ll inspire you to get cracking on that task! I always found meal times tedious, stressful and I actually HATE…
Indoor plants for beginners
Hi there! A few days ago I collated a blog post on ways you can use plants to decorate your home. Today I thought I’d share an image I put together on some indoor plants for beginners. These would be my favourite plants and I have a few myself. The…
Seven Simple Tips for Decorating your Rented Space
Today, people are renting more than ever before. Renting a place has a lot of benefits; great urban locations, a landlord to fix plumbing issues, etc. One of the downsides however to renting a space is that when it comes to design, you get what you get. It can be…
Be careful not to fall in love with house features you won’t use
There’s a danger when house hunting where you can fall in love with features in a home that you may not end up using. At an optimal level most homes look their best when for sale. This is so appealing, I know! But it can be a trap if you…
Large indoor plants that have the wow factor
Looking to create a lush indoor jungle without the hassle of looking after lots of plants? Sometimes one large plant can bring the wow factor you’re looking for without all the extra watering, dusting and general plant care. Pop it in a basket or pot and suddenly you’ve got WOW…
Buying a new home? Mortgage questions to ask
Buying a house is stressful on its own. Add in a pile of paperwork, lingo you’ve never heard of and confusing decisions to make. It can be daunting and overwhelming beyond belief. If you haven’t done this before or haven’t got anyone to show you the way, then your own…