Are you searching for hardy plants for your summer garden? With temperatures on the rise and water restrictions in place, it makes sense to choose plants that can survive hot, dry weather and soil conditions. Thankfully, there are plenty of foreign and domestic plants that are more than capable of making it through the hotter…
Do you hate the thought of painting even a single room in your home? Painting can be one of the most laborious DIY tasks if you don’t know what you’re doing. If done right, you should expect a lot of prep work before you repaint a room. You can’t afford to make any mistakes because…
Are your planted veggies constantly under attack from marauding critters? If so, it’s time to strengthen your defensive lines. An easily accessible landscape is not going to protect your veggie garden, so that is the first area you should focus on. Preventing animals from identifying a food source will make the rest of your efforts…
Downward trends in the housing market can have a significant impact on the value of your home. The right renovations, whether small or large, can add value of your home in even the most unfavourable market. One of the areas where you can make the greatest improvements is the exterior of your home. Timber decking,…
You may not benefit as much by having solar panels on your home as you would have in the past. However, as a New South Wales homeowner, incentives still exist. Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) and feed-in tariffs (FiTs) are the two incentives that are currently available. Small-scale Technology Certificates in NSW Over the life of…
If you are itching to start your spring gardening after the long winter, the wait is over. It is time to get your tools together and your green thumbs at the ready. Spring has arrived and there is work to be done. Weed the Garden Weeds wait for no one, so make this your first…
If you are thinking of changing your floors, the good news is there are plenty of choices. The problem is, knowing whether those choices are suitable for your needs. From bamboo to laminate, wood to vinyl, you will have your work cut out when choosing the right flooring for your New South Wales home. First things…
When renovating or building in New South Wales there are certain building regulations with which your project must comply. To avoid unnecessary stress, it is important to ensure you acquire all the relevant approvals for your build or renovations. Firstly, you should always use a NSW Licensed Builder who is trained in all building codes…
As one of the ancient Chinese arts, Feng Shui is a system that is designed to bring balance between our internal energies and external surroundings. The idea is that the energies in your home are a reflection of internal energies which, without balance, can cause disharmony. How objects are placed in the home is an…
It is no surprise that cork flooring is emerging as a popular choice in Australia. Better manufacturing techniques and technologies have lead to greater applications in flooring. Cork as a flooring material has long suffered from being limited in style and design. Now Australian homeowners can benefit from a large range of styles and designs,…