Many elderly people wish to remain in their own home, rather than moving into a care home. Self-sufficient individuals prefer independent living. Children, relatives or friends can still offer support by safety proofing the home in several ways. Trip & Slip Hazards Slips and trips account for a large number of accidents involving senior citizens.…
How to Reduce Allergens in Your Home If you want to allergy-proof your home, you have a lot of work ahead of you – but it is worth the effort. Every room will benefit from improvements that protect against bugs, mould or pollen. If done correctly, however, you should see a significant reduction in allergy…
Are you currently looking into zoning codes for potential building sites and aren’t sure what they mean? If so, you are far from alone. Even seasoned property developers need to do their homework. Zoning in the Northern Territory is incredibly complicated when you dig down to the details. Understanding land zoning and how it will…
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…
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…
Did you know that leaving a tap running will waste 10 litres of water every minute? When you are washing dishes, doing laundry, having a shower or hosing the garden there are ways to save water. Conserving water or using it economically makes sense but you will have to change some bad household habits to…
When you first meet a builder, it is hard to tell how the relationship will go. You may find the most seemingly pleasant builder in the world, only to find out during the construction process that he is a nightmare to deal with. Lack of effective communication, accountability and a general bad attitude are never…
If you want safer living in your Northern Territory home there are a number of steps that are recommended by home-security experts. Most security measures will mean spending money on reinforcing entry points in your home. However, it is money well spent when you consider the benefits. Check your Door Security You should make door security…
This is the year. You are going to get ahead of spring with your garden and nothing is going to stop you. Once the mornings begin getting warmer and it gets harder to justify staying in bed that little bit longer, it’s time to get out into the garden and start making things happen. Start…