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…
What are your expectations of your new build? Do you think that you will get along with your builder? Are you expecting that life will soon settle down according to the build schedule? Perhaps you are confident that all you’ve crossed all the Ts and dotted all the Is. However, one of the major issues…
Over the years, Houspect has always aimed to keep our customers and readers informed on all aspects of pool certification and safety requirements. As a home or business owner in the Northern Territory, you are responsible for the safety of those who spend time in and around your pool. Safety standards are a minimum requirement…
Tips on Spring Cleaning Do you dread the thought of spring cleaning your home? If so, we have some spring cleaning tips and hacks that will make life easier. These tricks do not require significant spending and you may already have most of the products needed in your cabinets or fridge. Microwave Disinfection Sponges…
If you love to evolve the look in your Northern Territory home, 2019 was a game changer in emerging trends that will continue to dominate through 2020. Some trends come and go whereas others are here for the long-haul. To give you some idea of what’s hot right now, consider the following colour trends. Free-Spirited…
When winter has all but passed, making sure your outdoor space is ready for spring is practically essential maintenance. The sun is out so it’s time to make the most of spending time outside with friends and family. Here are some ideas to get you started on creating an outdoor living space worthy of the…
How do you know when it is the right time to sell your home in the Northern Territory? There is no definitive right answer but there are several factors to consider. The one thing you can typically rely on in the housing market is sales patterns. Barring some unpredictable event that upsets the markets, industry insiders…
Whether you need a pool safety barrier or not will depend on the size of your land and when the pool was installed. The laws and regulations surrounding pool safety in the Northern Territory are subject to change so always check the NT.gov.au site for the most up-to-date requirements. Regardless of current regulations for pool…
If you are a tenant or are a landlord in the Northern Territory, tenancy dilapidation reports are often necessary to protect your interests
In an effort to save money and avoid having strangers traipsing in and out of your property, DIY renovations are sometimes a good idea. However, it is important to recognize your limitations and practice safety at all times. The first step is carefully considering costs and time constraints. This involves a lot of planning to…