If you’re thinking of selling your home in the short-term you might be wondering what’s worth adding, or not adding to the home. There’s certainly some parts of the home that aren’t as important to everyone. Not all homeowners want fancy gardens or cabinetry. Adding those features to your home…
Low maintenance plants that will look good in the garden
If you’re after some low maintenance plants that will look good in the garden then I have some ideas for you… Murraya Excellent choice as a shrub or a hedge plant. It will flower a couple of times a year. It’s lush and green all year round. If you’re susceptible…
TIPS: Selling furniture and homewares online
I am often changing things around in my home. I don’t like to hoard, so instead of storing things for “maybe I’ll use that again” (or maybe I won’t!), I just sell it. Nothing better than a good clean out and some extra cash in my purse for the week.…
The KOH mop
I’ve had KOH for a while now. I bought it a couple for years ago to try and I wrote my thoughts over here. Here’s what I thought about KOH A big yes for windows, mirrors and even pool glass. I did all my pool glass last weekend. I would…
Which white paint and where?
Did I tell you that we (and when I say “we” I mean I only participated for 25% of it ?) repainted a chunk of our house last week? I just can’t believe what a difference fresh paint is. We’ve been in this house almost 7 years and it was…
How to clear smoke from inside your home
Here in Wagga we’re swimming in smoke from the bushfires all around us. Some days are terrible, and we can’t even open the doors, let alone be outside for longer than a few minutes. I know this is happening everywhere and may continue for some time. Today I thought I’d…
Floor Plan Friday: Big Family Home
Back today with another Floor Plan Friday update. I came across this plan on Pinterest. This is a big family home with 4 living spaces – theatre, family, activity and a rumpus area. Plus a study. I am a fan of the wide frontage across the facade. I also love…
Splashback ideas
You know me – I LOVE a good kitchen design. I could look at kitchens all day long. What I really like at the moment is a different splashback. We’ve moved passed the mirror and glass splashbacks and tiles are definitely the most popular choice at the moment. But what…
A black fence
I don’t have a black fence, but I’d love one. I went looking around on Pinterest for some cool ideas and these are just gorgeous. Black just floats away in the background so if you can’t decide on which colour fence you should have, then just go black! You won’t…
DIY your overhead laundry cupboards
Thanks for stopping by today! Recently I partnered with Kaboodle Kitchen to design some overhead cupboards for my laundry. I knew exactly how I wanted it to look and I knew this would be a reasonably easy DIY project my husband and I could tackle. I have been in my…
Where to buy floral wallpaper and decals for girls nursery or bedroom
I don’t have little girls, but I see that floral wallpaper and decals are very popular in the nursery and bedrooms at the moment. Especially the peonies, which are said to represent good fortune. Bonus! Today I thought I’d hunt around and find the best places to buy from… This…
DIY hardwood floor cleaner
If you have the real deal when it comes to floorboards, then a DIY floor cleaner is a must. NO chemicals, artificial fillers, fragrances and rubbish that can ruin your floors in the long term. Excess water is also the cause of streaky floors, so when mopping make sure you…