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Home Renovations to Brighten Your Living Spaces

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Does your home feel dull and dreary? The best way of brightening up your living spaces would be to maximize on natural lighting. However, not many homeowners know the best way of going about this. You may consider increasing the windows in your residence, but this can prove quite costly. In addition to this, if the rooms are not facing the direction of the sun, you would still have to contend with low lighting. Read More»

3 Ways To Create A Modern Open-Plan Living Space From Your Dated Home's Pokey Living Rooms

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Modern Australian homes generally feature open-plan living areas, which is a reflection of the desire for the feeling of space and the ability for rooms to have multiples uses. Open-plan living rooms essentially mean that your home’s living space is found in one large room. If you’ve bought a pre-1980s home, then you may be finding that having a separate dining room, kitchen, and lounge room feels pokey and dated in comparison to homes built during later decades. Read More»

Signs It Is Time to Update Your Home's Insulation

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Insulation is crucial for any residence as this is what functions to keep the temperature levels comfortable inside the home. Nevertheless, some homeowners do not know how to spot the telltale signs that their insulation is past its due date. So what are some of the signs that it is time to update your home’s insulation? Your residence energy efficiency is steadily declining Other than maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures, your home’s insulation functions to keeping the residence energy efficient. Read More»

Types of Glass Splashbacks You Could Use In Your Home

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The versatility of glass splashbacks has made them ideal for applications in and around the home rather than being used exclusively in the kitchen. Over the years, homeowners are now opting for glass splashbacks in their laundry rooms, bathrooms, pool areas and more. The reason why these splashbacks are so versatile is they do not come with any joints or seams, unlike their tile counterparts. This streamlined design makes them an aesthetic option for homeowners looking to make contemporary décor decisions for the interior and exterior of their home. Read More»

Four Renovations Expectant Parents Should Consider

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If you are expecting a baby, you may want to make your home safe and ready for your baby with some home renovations. In addition to the usual round of childproofing measures, there are renovations to consider. Take a look at these ideas: 1. Lead Mitigation If you live in an older home, you may have lead lurking in the paint of your home. Buy a lead testing kit from the hardware store and check old paint, especially near window sills. Read More»